Project Proposal Outline

Executive summary- Clemson University is taking steps to become a top research university. That goal includes making the Writing Center reflect and aid to the research nature of the University. Previously the Writing Center had only four tutors and was aimed at helping freshman English students. The Writing Center is currently in the expansion phase, adding more tutors and more space. The Writing Center is also broadening its base to include more than just freshman English students. As the Writing Center expands, informational materials will be crucial for tutors and students.



Introduction- The Writing Center is a place that fosters learning. Up until this year the center has had a limited staff. This year begins the expansion process in the Writing Center. The staff has been increased, the space has been expanded and the space will be refined this coming summer. In anticipation of the new, bigger, better Writing Center I will be providing materials that will help students of all levels know about and hopefully use this tool. Also the materials I will provide will aid the tutors as the receive students of all levels and disciplines.

1. Current Situation— The Writing Center has hired more tutors this year to accommodate the expansion plan. However, no guides or promotional materials exist. Although the Writing Center has been in existence for many years, there is no information on the web about the center other than a paragraph of outdated information on the library’s website. The Writing Center has been focused on being a resource for the freshman English classes, however they goal of the Writing Center is to expand to students of all levels and disciplines.

2. Project Plan- The plan for revamping the Writing Center includes creating an introductory guidebook for tutors. Also, as part of the desire to expand the student audience, certain promotional materials will also be produced, such as a flyer and/or brochure. The final aspect of the plan includes setting up a few web pages to further expand the sphere of influence within the student body.

3. Qualifications- I currently have my assistantship in the Writing Center. As a new student to Clemson they are certain aspects about the university that would be helpful to know when tutoring the students. Using my personal situation along with the vision for the expanded center I hope to create something that will help create the ground work to bring the Writing Center to the forefront of the university.

4. Cost and Benefit/Project Schedule- My plan for this project includes several deliverables. My goal is to start formatting them in the next week. I have met with the Writing Center Director and Assistant Director to get a feel for what they are looking for. A major aspect of this for the client is the website and I hope to get started on that as soon as possible. The draft is due October 14th but I would like to have it completed by October 1st so I can have Barbara Ramirez review it for consistency in purpose.

Conclusion- My plan will aid in creating a Writing Center that adequately reflects the research nature of the university. It will also foster relationships with students of all levels and disciplines--not just freshmen english. The introductory materials for the tutors will equip them with tools that will allow them to effectively tutor all students. My plan will also aid in expanding the sphere of influence that the Writing Center has.