2008 Woodie Awards
Writing center reopens
John C. Osborn
Issue date: 9/5/07 Section: Campus
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When Barbara Goldberg first heard that the University Writing Center had lost its funding over the summer, she was shocked. The center supported many styles of writing for students, from resumes to senior projects to term papers.
"I think we're well-equipped to handle just about any kind of writing," said Goldberg, director of the Writing Center.
Funds were cut by now-Interim Provost Bob Snyder due to the ongoing budget issues facing the university.
For that reason, and others, the center found most of the $7,600 needed to run it at full capacity from sources all over campus. The remaining $2,000 will be sought through the Associated Students.
The center reopens Sept. 17.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Kenneth Ayoob said money to keep the center open came from each of the three colleges and Student Affairs.
"We have enough money to keep it going," he said. "Everybody was really supportive."
Working with Associated Students to get the remaining funds is the next step.
Associated Students President Terra Rentz was contacted, but did not respond before deadline.
The Writing Center provides services to students across majors, grade and skill levels. Last year, the center assisted 1,315 students. First-year students went to the center more than any other grade level.
The center is an environment where students who need assistance with writing can get feedback from their peers.
"That's what's so wonderful about a writing center," Goldberg said. "It's a place where students at any level who want to improve their writing can get help."
Before the semester began, Ayoob started a search for a new source of funding. He said in a previous interview with The Lumberjack that he understood how important the center was for students.
"I feel grateful for [Ayoob's] initiative," Goldberg said, "and commitment to student writing."
Over the past five years, students from at least 290 classes frequently sought help at the center.
"I think it would have been a terrible loss to the community if it closed," Goldberg said.
John C. Osborn can be contacted at jco11@humboldt.edu
"I think we're well-equipped to handle just about any kind of writing," said Goldberg, director of the Writing Center.
Funds were cut by now-Interim Provost Bob Snyder due to the ongoing budget issues facing the university.
For that reason, and others, the center found most of the $7,600 needed to run it at full capacity from sources all over campus. The remaining $2,000 will be sought through the Associated Students.
The center reopens Sept. 17.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Kenneth Ayoob said money to keep the center open came from each of the three colleges and Student Affairs.
"We have enough money to keep it going," he said. "Everybody was really supportive."
Working with Associated Students to get the remaining funds is the next step.
Associated Students President Terra Rentz was contacted, but did not respond before deadline.
The Writing Center provides services to students across majors, grade and skill levels. Last year, the center assisted 1,315 students. First-year students went to the center more than any other grade level.
The center is an environment where students who need assistance with writing can get feedback from their peers.
"That's what's so wonderful about a writing center," Goldberg said. "It's a place where students at any level who want to improve their writing can get help."
Before the semester began, Ayoob started a search for a new source of funding. He said in a previous interview with The Lumberjack that he understood how important the center was for students.
"I feel grateful for [Ayoob's] initiative," Goldberg said, "and commitment to student writing."
Over the past five years, students from at least 290 classes frequently sought help at the center.
"I think it would have been a terrible loss to the community if it closed," Goldberg said.
John C. Osborn can be contacted at jco11@humboldt.edu
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