Writing & Communication Services' C.A.R.E. Certification

Congratualtions to Dr. Boulden and the Writing and Communication Services' staff! The Writing and Communication Services in the Center for Academic Success and Achievement is recognized as C.A.R.E. (Center Acknowledgment and Recognition of Excellence) certified by the Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA). The C.A.R.E. program establishes professional criteria relevant to diverse local contexts, providing writing centers the opportunity to articulate their unique stories and celebrate their accomplishments.

Currently, CARE is the only certification by the writing center community for the writing center community. Benefits of pursuing certification include:

• An impetus for strategic planning and meaningful reflection among writing center administrators, tutors, and campus partners
• Feedback on the center’s work from colleagues in the profession
• A way to highlight the value of the program to external audiences such as institutional administrators