About the TLC

The UW Tacoma Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) invites faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds to join with us in creating a culture of learning.

Consultants and tutors work collaboratively with students in writing, math, science and statistics, helping them to develop the skills, strategies, knowledge, and confidence necessary for academic success.

Writing

Through 30- or 60-minute appointments in person, through Zoom, and asynchronously, we offer support during all stages of the writing process, including:

• Understanding assignments and disciplinary expectations of writing
• Feedback on drafts and other assignments
• Writing strategies, such as:
  • Brainstorming and idea development
  • Constructing a clear thesis and argument
  • Understanding the revision process
  • Improving grammar, punctuation, and word choice
  • Assistance with citation styles such as MLA, APA, Chicago, IEEE, ASE and AP

Quantitative Skills

We offer consultations for many quantitative subjects, such as:

• Math
• Statistics
• Environmental sciences
• Computer science
• Economics
• Accounting
• Math review for new students

We also offer support in using software and calculators for math and statistics, as well as in developing the study skills you’ll need for math, statistics and other quantitative subjects.

Academic Success Strategies

Our Peer Success Mentors offer in-person or Zoom consultations to help with academic success strategies, such as:

• Time management
• Study strategies
• Organization
• Reading strategies
• Goal-setting
• Test-taking strategies

Faculty support

See our faculty services page for more information about the range of writing, quantitative, and teaching support we offer to faculty.