What is the Writing Lab?
The Writing Lab, once called the "writing center," is an instructional service and lab "space" that provides writing support to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. We offer both face-to-face and online consultations, as well as workshops and events for Clemson writers from across the disciplines.
The Writing Lab is supported by the Department of English. We are considered the "lab" for ENGL 1030 students. We are housed in Cooper Library.
At the Writing Lab, all members of the Clemson Family are welcome to work on their writing. We welcome undergraduate and graduate students at all levels, faculty and staff, and alums to receive feedback and use our resources.
Annual Report
This report highlights our commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting the diverse writing needs of Clemson. Over the past year, we have expanded our services, enhanced our program offerings, and increased our outreach efforts, ensuring that every student has access to the resources they need to succeed.
In this report, you will find an overview of our initiatives, success stories from our community, and data regarding our usage. We are proud of the progress we have made and excited to share our vision for the future as we continue to evolve and adapt to meet the ever-changing demands of academic writing.
Supporting Clemson Writers Since 1983!
Over 40 years in writing support.
The Writing Lab was established in 1983 as an initiative to support students in ENGL 1030 courses. As the Writing Lab grew, it provided writing feedback to students and staff across campus. Around 1995, the Writing Lab changed its name to "Writing Center," reflecting new conventions in the field of writing center studies. Now, we've returned to our original name and we continue the Writing Lab's legacy of supporting writers in the Clemson Family.
Guiding Statements
Vision Statement
The Clemson Writing Lab seeks to create a supportive and critical space for the confident expression of individual voice through writing by providing an adaptable, inclusive, and trusted environment for all writers to grow and learn.
Mission Statement
The Clemson Writing Lab aims to help students gain confidence in their writing, improve as communicators, and achieve their academic goals by providing high-quality, effective services in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Core Values
The Clemson Writing Lab's staff share a commitment to:
- Support student growth as they become more skillful, flexible writers.
- Cultivate and promote a thriving culture of writing on campus.
- Continually innovate our programs and services in a data-informed manner to meet the diverse needs of all Clemson writers.
The Clemson Writing Lab's professional staff share a commitment to:
- Provide high-quality training and mentoring to foster the student staff's personal, professional, and intellectual development as active global citizens.
- Maintain connection and relation to the greater writing center community to stay current on research, trends, and innovations in the field.
- Continuous innovation in our programs and services through data-informed decision-making to meet the diverse needs of all Clemson writers.
The Constellate Strategic Plan
The Writing Lab's 10-year Plan
The May 2023 launch of the Writing Lab's strategic plan marks an exciting milestone in the Lab's development and growth. The plan, named "Constellate," represents a commitment to continuous improvement and the enhancement of writing support services for students and the broader campus community. The strategic plan provides a clear roadmap for the Writing Lab's future, outlining its mission, goals, and strategic priorities in support of Clemson's Elevate plan. The Constellate plan serves as a guiding document that aligns the Writing Lab's initiatives with its overarching vision to bolster a culture of writing at Clemson. The launch of the strategic plan is an opportunity to engage stakeholders, build partnerships, and foster a shared sense of purpose and direction. The plan signals the Writing Lab's dedication to delivering high-quality writing assistance, promoting academic success and positive student experience, and empowering writers at Clemson to achieve their fullest potential. To Elevate, we must Constellate.
Click here to read the Constellate Strategic Plan.
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