Re: Size and Growth

[Felicia Mitchell <fmitchel@ehc.edu>]

We have about 980 students at E&H.  Our tutorial services are available
20 hours a week and by appointment (not that many requested).  We were
open longer last year, but I found that trying to staff the center was
not easy (less quality + more quantity = more complaints about service).
The lab itself is open many more hours for students who want to use the
computers.

The question about being open relative to size is an interesting one.  

Ann Green wrote:
> 
> Hi!  I'm new to the list, and I wanted to consult you all.  I'm in my first
> year at a small to medium sized university (3,100 day students, plus
> another 900 or so in the evening college), and I'm starting the Writing
> Center.  They've given me a great space for the Center, and initially, a
> tiny budget.  Right now we're open about 18 hours per week and providing
> about 45 hours of total tutoring (paid for mostly in credits).  While I
> know that each center is unique, I'm curious about how much time more
> established centers at equivalent size universities are open.  How much are
> you all open relative to the size of your universities?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Ann
> 
> Ann E. Green
> English Dept.
> St. Joseph's University
> 5600 City Line Ave.
> Philadelphia, PA  19083
> 610-660-1889

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Felicia Mitchell
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