Mission and Student Learning Outcomes

University Writing Center Mission Statement

Supporting the development of students as writers, the University Writing Center promotes academic practices based on open inquiry, critical thinking, and truth seeking through multiple perspectives. The UWC models a diverse community and works with both students and faculty to provide a challenging education in the liberal arts. The UWC pursues opportunities to network with others in order to integrate writing with learning throughout a student’s life at UNC Asheville and beyond.

University Writing Center Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1:

Students engage in higher-level critical thinking activities in writing center sessions, including cognitive developmental activities, such as critiquing their drafts, understanding grammatical concepts, generating ideas, explaining ideas, and organizing ideas

Outcome 2:

Consultants demonstrate flexibility in helping a diverse range of students develop skills necessary for their success with different parts of the writing process.

Outcome 3:

Upon checking out of the center, students express confidence in their ability to revise their texts.

• University Mission Statement
• University Student Learning Outcomes