
The Andrew Bodenrader Center for Academic Writing and Composition
Welcome to the Writing Center!
The Writing Center’s mission is to provide Manhattanville students with support at any stage of the writing process. We strive to build the confidence of student writers through encouraging, collaborative one-to-one sessions with peer tutors, graduate Writing Center Fellows, and Academic Writing faculty. Overall, we help students develop as writers and learn writing skills and strategies that will help them succeed at the college level and beyond. In addition, we are committed to providing valuable work and teaching experience to our peer tutors and graduate fellows, as well as promoting and supporting student research in writing studies.
The Writing Center offers in-person sessions as well as asynchronous and synchronous online tutoring appointments to all undergraduate and graduate students.
We encourage you to schedule an appointment. You may also drop in in person (Library 122) or online (in MS Teams) but please note that you may have to wait for a tutor to become available.
Spring 2023 Hours
- Monday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Tuesday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 p.m - 9 p.m.
- Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tutoring Appointments

In-Person Tutoring
Please select this option if you would like to meet with a peer or professional writing tutor in-person in the Writing Center. Masks are required, and all documents will be shared virtually (if you do not have a laptop, we can provide one).

Synchronous eTutoring (Online Videochat)
Please select this option if you would like to meet with a peer or professional writing tutor for a videoconference. All meetings in this category will take place in MS Teams, an online collaborative platform, and will require the use of a webcam, microphone, and screen sharing.

Asynchronous eTutoring (Email Feedback)
Please select this option if you would like a peer or professional writing tutor to review your writing and provide written feedback via email. You will need to select a time for your email review, but you will not need to be present virtually at the time of your appointment.

Drop-In Tutoring
We will also offer in-person and virtual drop-in tutoring, but please note that these sessions are limited to 20-minutes during high traffic times. To avoid wait times, we strongly suggest that you make an appointment.
What to Expect at The Writing Center

- Try to proofread your work before uploading it to the appointment form
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Be prepared for synchronous virtual sessions ahead of time (be sure you have a strong WiFi connection, webcam, and headphones, and have downloaded MS teams; instructions on how to do so are below)
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Come to synchronous sessions prepared with questions (or submit these questions along with your paper for asynchronous sessions)
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Please note that writing tutors will work with you on one assignment per session. After completing the session, please spend an equal amount of time working on the piece before making another appointment.
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Be mindful of the comments you have received, and please make these revisions before scheduling another eTutoring appointment
We look forward to working with you!
How to Become a Peer Writing Tutor
Required Courses and Training
To become a writing tutor in Manhattanville's Writing Center, the completion of ENC 3006 is required. If you are interested in taking the course, please contact Prof. Brower (carleigh.brower@mville.edu).
ENC.3006A: The Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writing
This year-long course is intended for students interested in the theory and practice of tutoring writing. This course is a prerequisite for anyone who wishes to apply for a paid position as a peer tutor in the Writing Center.
Fall Semester: Introduction to the Theory & Practice of Tutoring Writing (3 credits)
During the first semester, students will be introduced to the field of composition theory, with particular focus on approaches to working one-to-one with student writers. By sharing and critiquing their own writing with peers and engaging in role playing/mock tutoring sessions, students will learn the ways in which varied theoretical perspectives can be translated into practice.
Spring Semester: Writing Center Internship (1 credit)
During the second semester, students will gain hands-on experience by first shadowing peer tutors and reflecting on these observations, then tutoring one-to-one in the Writing Center. Alternately, students might spend the semester engaged in a Writing Center project such as the creation of a Peer Tutoring Handbook/Online Tutoring Resources, the development of an Online Writing Lab, assessments of Writing Center effectiveness, or a proposal for the National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing (NCPTW). Students will be required to keep a log of their tutoring observations and sessions and attend monthly staff meetings to reflect upon their tutoring experiences and the relationship between theory and practice. Students will also be required to research and read a variety of theoretical texts, culminating in a final research project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Asynchronous tutoring is when a student receives written feedback through email. This is for someone who feels uncomfortable joining an audio/video call, has a technology barrier, is unavailable to meet synchronously, or simply prefers written feedback to oral feedback. It does however, require you to have access to your email and requires you to check your email to be sure you have received your comments and feedback. You might not want to choose this option if you have already received written feedback from your instructor or another tutor, or have real- time questions you would want to ask the tutor during your session.
Synchronous tutoring is when a student has a virtual meeting through MS teams. This is for someone who would feel more comfortable addressing questions and concerns they may have during a real-time audio/video chat with a tutor. Tutors will use screen share to go over your writing project with you. Although we do not require you to turn on your camera during a session, it is still important that you have functioning internet service, a computer with audio and video capabilities and headphones.
The Writing Center’s mission is to provide Manhattanville students with support at
any stage of the writing process. We strive to build the confidence of student writers
through encouraging, collaborative one-to-one sessions with peer tutors, graduate
Writing Center Fellows, and Academic Writing faculty. Overall, we help students develop
as writers and learn writing skills and strategies that will help them succeed at
the college level and beyond. In addition, we are committed to providing valuable
work and teaching experience to our peer tutors and graduate fellows, as well as promoting
and supporting student research in writing studies. Manhattanville College has named the Center for Academic Writing and Composition in
honor of Professor Andrew Bodenrader, who is remembered for his passion for teaching,
intellectual curiosity, love of language and literature, adventurous spirit, and steadfast
dedication to students and colleagues alike. Everyone who was fortunate enough to
cross his path encountered an empathetic, dynamic, and brilliant educator. Andrew
Bodenrader's legacy lives on in the Writing Center that he established, which has
developed from a resource into a community. If you would like to make a donation
to the Center in Professor Bodenrader's memory, please click here.
(914) 323-5474 Library 122 Haley Shettles,Upcoming Workshops and Events at the Writing Center
Mission
Contact Us
Instagram: @abcmville
Carleigh Brower, Director
Carleigh.Brower@mville.edu
(914)323-5259
Interim Tutoring Coordinator
Haley.Shettles@mville.edu