The Writing Center is an extension of the University Department of English located in 347 Carnell Learning Center. In continuous operation since 1973, its purpose is to provide a free writing, consulting service to all members of the University community: students, staff, administrators and faculty. The Writing Center helps writers at all levels learn more about their writing through tutoring sessions. Tutors help writers analyze assignments; address audiences appropriately, improve their composing processes, strengthen the focus and organization of their writing, and improve their control of the language. The Writing Center cannot provide a proofreading/editing service or guarantee better grades; its primary purpose is to improve writing in the long term.