Note to Faculty: If you are teaching a class, please copy and paste the following
information into your syllabuses and post it in Blackboard. Respond to the open-ended
statements, which are intended to inform students (and tutors, where applicable) of
your expectations for the tutoring process.
The Writing and Learning Commons (WaLC), located in BELK 207, provides free small-group course tutoring, one-on-one writing tutoring, and online writing and learning resources for all students. To schedule tutoring appointments, log in to TutorTrac
from the WaLC homepage (http://walc.wcu.edu/) or call 828-227-2274. All tutoring sessions take place in the WaLC or in designated
classrooms on campus. Distance students and students taking classes at Biltmore Park
are encouraged to use Smarthinking and WaLC’s online resources.
The Mathematics Tutoring Center in 455 Stillwell provides drop-in tutoring for math and computer science. Students
who need help with software, technology, or eBriefcase support should visit ClassTIPS on the ground floor of Hunter Library in the Technology Commons. Class TIPS provides support to students via one-on-one appointments, walk-ups, workshops,
and online tutorials.
• I encourage students to participate in tutoring for this course because…
• I recommend that students prepare for their tutoring sessions by…
• Students should not receive help from tutors on these topics and/or assignments…
WaLC Syllabus Statement