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 Spring 2025 Data - In Review

   Tutoring Visits:

  • 1,425 total one-on-one appointments
  • 2,588 students reached through over 150 embedded courses
  • 2/3 of the embedded students were enrolled in ENC1101 and ENC1102 classes

   Student Feedback: 

  • 100% of our students rated their tutors as "Excellent" or "Good." 
  • 93% of our students felt "Extremely" or "Very" confident after their session.

   Workshops:

  • Our five full-time writing specialists, and our one full-time coordinator facilitated a total of 162 workshops in Spring 2025, with over 4,000 students in total attendance. 

   Tutoring Modes:

  • 57% of our tutoring sessions were conducted in-person
  • 43% of our tutoring sessions were conducted virtually
    • There was a 6% increase in face-to-face appointments from the previous semester

   What our Students are Saying: 

  • "I always get help here. Tutors are very helpful, friendly, and approachable. I love it!"
  • Someone was immediately available for me and was very friendly and helpful."
  • "Very helpful tutor! Enjoyed my first time appointment."
  • "My session today was great. I didn't feel rushed and I was able to have a great exchange of thoughts." 
  • "Keep doing the good work. I will always work with the Writing Center and encourage students to come here."
  • "I have used the Writing Center before and has always help improved my work. I have never been disappointed."

   Writing Center At-a-Glance:

  • Staff includes 5 full-time specialists
  • Open 6 days a week
  • Offers up to 3 one-on-one sessions per week
  • Tutoring available at 6 regional campuses

 

DSC Writing Center Facts

  DSC Writing Center - Facts and Data

  Help Across the College

  • The Writing Center supports the Daytona Main Campus, Deltona, Deland, New Smryna, Flagler, and the ATC campuses.

  Embedded Courses

  • Our Writing Specialists are embedded in many unique courses and sections every semester, serving more and more students each year. 

  Coordinated Student Support

  • The Writing Center collaborates with the Quanta Honors College, Academic Support Centers, TRiO, DSC Library Services, and the Fresh Start Program. 

  Student Success Rate

  • Our Data shows that students who use the Writing Center just once have a Greater Success Rate in their ENC1101 and ENC1102 courses.