Pearce Communication Center

The Pearce Communication Center (PCC) is committed to student excellence, providing the skills-based tools, techniques, and practice to enable students to achieve their highest potential in written and oral communication, reading competence, study methods, and other academic endeavors. Equipped with qualified consultants of diverse skills and expertise, the PCC makes every effort to help students advance their critical writing, reading, speaking, and thinking abilities. The PCC values writing, speaking, and reflection as processes and encourages students to appreciate these processes as they develop their competence and confidence through written and oral expression.

Our Services

Free to you as a Columbia College student! 

  • Writing tutoring for all classes (not just English!)
  • Communication and speech tutoring
  • Customized writing plans
  • Workshops
  • Printed resources and style guides

Hours* - Spring 2026

*These hours are subject to change. Tutors may not always be available for walk-in appointments. Please check Navigate for availabilities.

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Appointments

  • Step 1 - Select the Appointments Calendar from the menu on Navigate
  • Step 2 - Click "Schedule an Appointment"
  • Step 3 - Choose reasons for an appointment ("Writing" and "Tutoring")
  • Step 4 - Find an available time

FAQs

Where is the PCC?

The PCC is located in the lower level of Edens Library.

What can I work on at the PCC?

Our mantra is "process over product." In other words, while we do work on individual writing assignments, our purpose is not to make papers better. While that certainly can be a result of an appointment, focusing only on a single paper (e.g., proofreading it during an appointment) doesn't do anything to make you a better writer. We want you to be able to think critically about your own writing and develop the skills to write clearly and effectively...without us!

Grayson Newman

Meet the Director

Grayson Newman, M.A.

Grayson Newman is Columbia College's Director of the Pearce Communication Center and a Lecturer of English. In addition to teaching classes, Grayson’s role will function to support the PCC and its tutors, as well as writing practices across the disciplines at Columbia College.