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"Go to the Writing Studio. They will help you."
We all have had professors tell us this before an important paper, or if our thesis statement stinks.
But have you ever walked into the studio and been unable to get help at a time that worked for you because they were already booked?
Some students believe that despite its larger new location and increase in staff, the Writing Studio still has trouble accommodating so many students.
Karen Keaton-Jackson, director of the Writing Studio for the past six years, realizes the problem some students have with not being able to schedule an appointment that fits their time.
"It's like a good and a bad problem," said Keaton- Jackson. "We're excited to have students come like this, yet at the same time it keeps us very busy. Our busiest times are after early-warning grades go out and before exams."
"We have a staff of twelve graduate students that work twelve hours a week. The number of sessions we have vary from week to week and we can do close to sixty weekly," she said.
Counselor Dee Dee Mozee said that she is glad to help students to get better writing skills.
"We have an awesome staff and on average we see 3 to 5 students during four hours," said counselor and English graduate Dee Dee Mozee. "Some days we see seven or eight students."
Mozee said the most common issue facing NCCU students is grammar.
Keaton-Jackson said it is best to come to the studio weeks in advance for help. She said on average, counselors turn away about 30 walk-ins a week because they are already booked.
Keaton-Jackson said students have had their syllabi since August and should know when they have an upcoming deadline.
"Regularly, if you call in first to set an appointment, we would be able to meet with you within a week," she said. "Around mid-terms; however, it would be within two weeks because it's one of our busier times."
Mozee agrees that the studio is busy, but students should still come by.
"Take advantage of the writing studio. It's not a remedial center," she said. "The best students seek help and the worst discourage it."
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