There are Student Writing Mentors available in the Student Writing Center in the Library (2nd floor) specifically for PACS 1 students. The Writing Mentors offer on-demand, drop-in tutorials. They will see students on referral from faculty, by appointment from students themselves, or simply as “drop-ins.” Writing Mentors can assist student writers in the following ways:

• Holding regular, drop-in office hours in the Student Writing Center to handle a range of writing issues
• Consulting with students in the early stages of writing: brainstorming, outlining, idea mapping, etc.
• Responding to first, second, or third drafts of assigned essays
• Assisting students with required revisions of graded or returned essays
• The mentors, however, are NOT there to proofread, edit, or evaluate your drafts. They don’t do the work for you; they help you with ideas on how you can improve.

The Writing Center is open during regular Main Library hours for student use beginning September 11. The PACS 1 Writing Mentor staffing schedule will be posted and information sent out to all faculty early in the semester. For additional information, contact Interim Director Eileen Camfield by phone at 942-2970 or email at ecamfield@pacific.edu. You can also call the Writing Center at 817-1497.