Student Success Center Writing Studio Receives Certification for Tutoring Program

The Student Success Center Writing Studio has received certification as a Level 1 and 2 tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). This effort was led by Writing Studio Coordinator Christopher Borntrager and Senior Project and Program Director Anne Raines.

The Student Success Center Writing Studio has developed a tutor training program that meets CRLA's rigorous standards and has successfully completed the International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) peer review process. Achieving certification means that the Student Success Center Writing Studio has met CRLA's high standards for tutor selection, training, direct service and evaluation as an integral part of their overall tutoring program.

"Chris, Anne and the entire Writing Studio worked hard to receive this certification, and the tutoring program will help us advance student success within our office and across campus," said Deborah Korth, senior associate vice provost for student success and academic excellence. "I'm proud our staff's dedication to not only improving our programs but also to helping our students thrive at the U of A and throughout their academic journey."

The Writing Studio provides one-on-one writing consultations to all students at any stage of the writing process. Students can work with a Writing Studio consultant to receive assistance with writing course papers, scholarship essays, personal statements, other application documents and more. During a consultation, students learn revision strategies for developing their academic and professional writing skills. Visit the Writing Studio webpage for more information.

About the CRLA: The College Reading and Learning Association is a group of student-oriented professionals active in the fields of reading, learning assistance, developmental education, tutoring, and peer educating at the college/adult level. The CRLA provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, methods, and information to improve student learning and support professional growth. For more than thirty years CRLA has been a leader in learning assistance, reading, and academic support programs with almost 1,300 members and over 2,000 certified training programs worldwide. For more information, visit crla.net.

About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $3 billion to Arkansas' economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research and Economic Development News.