Writing Center
Fall 2024 Hours
Writing Center
Strausner Hall, Room 215
- Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Goodstein Library
Appointments available in-person or through Google Meets
The Casper College Writing Center follows regular hours while CC classes are in session. The center is closed during all campus closures.
Appointments are not required but highly encouraged!
Please call the center at 307-268-2610 to make an appointment.
About
All services and resources are free and available to any writer working on any type of writing project for any purpose. This includes all members of the CC and UW/CC communities, and the larger Casper community as well. Our purpose is to engage in in a conversation and to help you gain a better understanding of writing. We offer assistance at all stages of the writing process — from brainstorming to help with citation to final edits of a full draft.
- Your paper is typically read aloud during a session, either by you or the tutor. This helps to catch errors in mechanics, grammar, flow, and organization.
- The tutor will pinpoint problem areas and help you to learn how to identify and fix those issues. The tutor will also discuss options for revision.
- A typical session lasts between 30 and 50 minutes.
- We are happy to help with both course assignments and personal writing projects.
What is in the Writing Center?
The Writing Center is a friendly space on campus to get tutored, hang out, and spend time between classes. We have tutors who are trained to encourage and help you in your writing process, a computer lab with free printing, tables for individual or group work, a seating area for conversation or homework, presentation rooms where you can practice speeches, and a bean bag lounge where you can read, work, or nap. In addition, we have free hot drinks and snacks!
Student Resources:
- Writing Center handouts and resources
- How to avoid plagiarism
- Goodstein Library LibGuides
- Be sure to check the Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library website for Google search tips and other helpful information.
Instructor Resources:
Please reach out if you need specific presentations or handouts for your class. Video link for general information is here: https://www.youtube.com/
Book an appointment
Book by tutor
Katie Morgan
Katie Morgan is the CC/UW Writing Center Assistant and loves to write fantasy and horror fiction. She is a graduate of West Virginia University and has a Bachelor’s in English with a minor in Professional Writing and Editing, and also a Bachelor’s in Computer Science. Katie has experience working as a technical writer in both the software and oil industries. She is proficient in understanding and utilizing style guides such as APA, MLA, and APSA. Whether you are needing simple guidance on how to start or the final touches put in to polish off your paper, Katie can help you reach your goals.
Jamie Smith
Jamie has an associate degree in Social Science from Western Wyoming and an associate of arts in English from Casper College. She is currently studying English with the University of Wyoming at Casper. She specializes in MLA, essays, creative writing, poetry, and general writing. She is a published poet and writer.
Emma Brummer
I am a student here at Casper College. I enjoy music, history, language and just learning new things in general. I am good at organizing and brainstorming papers, and can do the basics well. Revision and editing are also strengths of mine. I am fairly comfortable working with students whose first language is not English. I hope to work on improving my own writing as I help others improve theirs.
Cindy Huckfeldt
I earned an Associates in English from Casper College, and both a Bachelors and a Masters in English from UW. I worked the Casper College’s Writing Center when it first opened while I was working on my AA. After I retired from teaching, I again had the opportunity to work at the Writing Center. I am comfortable leading writers through any stage of the writing process. I have a strong background in MLA documentation, grammar, and sentence structure. I also teach quilting, and I am VERY happy to share pictures of my adorable kitten, Atticus.
Keenan Morgan
My name is Keenan and I am a student here at the University of Wyoming at Casper currently pursuing a career in secondary education. I graduated from Casper College in 2024 with degrees in Education, Political Science, and History. I am very interested in politics and like to keep up with the daily news. I enjoy writing about contemporary political issues and will gladly explain political processes to others to the best of my ability. I am a very patient and calm person and will give suggestions where I see room for improvement. I am most comfortable with papers about real-world issues, opinions, politics, and history. I am hoping to build up my own writing and teaching skills and help others develop their own skills.
Zoe von Gunten
I’m Zoë and I am an English major here at Casper College! I’m hoping to be an editor one day so I’m always ready to help anyone with their writing. I’m very comfortable with MLA format, grammar, creative writing, and general writing. I love poetry, romantic era literature, tea, and cats! I am a creative writer as well, focusing mainly on poetry, fantasy, and the occasional slice of life fiction. Iron sharpens iron, so I’m excited to encourage my peers in their writing and learn alongside those that I help.
Jason Kirkmeyer
Jason Kirkmeyer earned undergraduate degrees in English and Secondary Education from the University of Wyoming, then completed his MA in literature, also at UW. Jason has 18 years of experience teaching all of the English classes that nobody wants to take, including Freshman Composition, Introduction to Literature, Technical and Workplace Writing, and Composition Pedagogy. He has also worked in academic settings, serving as an editorial assistant for Eighteenth-Century Life from 2010-2018. Jason takes only walk-in appointments.
Tutors in Training
Olivia Ellis
I am a first-year student at Casper College majoring in English with an emphasis in Secondary Education. I have a strong understanding of MLA format and many creative writing structures including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. I will provide a safe, judgment-free space to work, and I am free to answer any questions. I am strongest with argumentative and horror writing, but I will happily assist with any writing needs!
Weston Chorak
I’m Weston, and I’m a student here at Casper College. I love collecting niche bits of knowledge in many areas, especially music, horror literature, board games, and film. I have a good grasp on structure and flow in writing and am comfortable with both essays and creative writing. I’m always looking to improve my skills and hope to do so while helping others.
Denise Wales Wendinger
I enjoy reading mysteries and completing puzzles like Sudoku. In the past, I have engaged in blogging and writing fictional first-person anecdotes, short stories, and essays. I enjoy reading legal documents and technical writing. I am pursuing my associate’s degree, specializing in paralegal studies. My strengths include proof-reading, indicating areas where students could improve their paper by using quotes and examples from the text, and exchanging ideas with students that have difficulty in beginning their papers. I am happy to help, whether you are writing a resume or proving a thesis.
Tiana Stover
My name is Tiana and I’m a Casper College English major. I have a passion for literature and eventually would like to find work as a literary agent. I am most comfortable with MLA format but can also help those using APA. My strengths are in brainstorming and organizing as well as creating eloquent wording. I love argumentative and creative writing, as well as literary criticism and interpretation (especially of classic and gothic literature) but would be happy to help with any genre or state in the writing process!
Jake Sears
Hello! My name is Jake. I am a secondary education / social studies major here at Casper College and a father of two amazing boys. I enjoy keeping up with current events as well as expanding my knowledge of historical occurrences. What can you expect of me as a tutor? Well, you can expect a safe, understanding, accepting, and willing-to-help-in-any-way environment. While working in the Writing Center, I hope to not only help improve students’ writing, but mine as well so that I can provide the best help possible.