The Debby Ellis Writing Center

Hi everyone! Long time no see! While we've missed you all, we have a lot to catch up on. 🤩

For those of you who don't know, over the summer, the DEWC overwent a major update. Thanks to a very generous donor, we were able to expand not only our space but also our operations. The DEWC now partners Southwestern's brand-new Tutoring Center, found in the newly refurbished space behind the DEWC. With this new space, all tutoring on campus has been centralized into a one-stop shop for academic assistance. Additionally, we are in the process of furnishing and testing out our new Accommodations Annex, a space for students who would like a quieter, less distracting room for appointments. Lastly, Classroom 115, found within the space, has also been updated and can be used for programming or large-group tutoring. The DEWC, the Tutoring Center, the Accommodations Annex, and Classroom 115 now exist under the umbrella name, the Professor John Score II Learning Commons! 🥳🥳🥳

The Director, Maurice, and I, the Coordinator, now oversee 34 student workers, made up of consultants, tutors, and some who dual-hat in both positions. We're so excited about this new journey and want to thank you for all the ways you helped pave the road for where we are today!

If you would like to learn more about this transition, you may read about it in these articles:

https://megaphone.southwestern.edu/2025/02/25/the-learning-commons-your-new-favorite-study-spot/
https://www.southwestern.edu/live/news/16491-southwestern-university-unveils-professor-john

We also have a semester Newsletter! If you would like to receive a copy of the inaugural Learning Commons Newsletter, please message us, and we're happy to email it you way.

That's all for now, but I hope to be back soon. We'll be working harder to keep our Facebook followers updated on all our adventures. Thank you for your patience and commitment to the DEWC!

With care,
Laurel