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Director: Felice Lopez Bell
Location: Renfro 133
The Mars Hill University Writing Center, located in Renfro Library, room 133, offers free writing tutoring for all MHU students. Writers are encouraged to make an appointment, but drop-in visits are welcome, time permitting.
Writing Center tutors are trained to provide assistance at all stages of the writing process, from prewriting to revising final drafts, and they work with writers in all disciplines. Whether you’re working on that first essay for your first-year English class, tweaking a major research paper, or polishing your rĂ©sumĂ© for a job application, the tutors in the Writing Center can help you become a better writer.
We occasionally close for inclement weather, holidays, and university breaks. Please keep an eye on your daily emails for news about Writing Center closings.
If you have any questions or difficulty with the Writing Center or Penji, please email flopez@mhu.edu.
The Writing Center is staffed by trained peer tutors, students with strong writing skills and a desire to help others. To become a peer tutor, students must have successfully completed English 111 and 112 (or 113); additionally, tutors must enroll in a one-credit- hour course, ENG262-Peer Collaboration in Writing.
Mrs. Felice Lopez Bell
Writing Center director and instructor of English
I have been teaching English courses at Mars Hill since 2008. I received my bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston and my master’s degree in fiction (M.F.A.) at the University of Florida. I teach composition classes, creative writing classes, and business writing classes, and an occasional literature class. I am the faculty adviser for the Cadenza Literary Magazine. In addition to working with the students here at MHU, I also coach and play soccer in Asheville.
Hello! My name is RayRay Ellis and I am from Sevierville, Tennessee. I am part of the 2027 graduating class and am on the Women’s Soccer Team. I am a Psychology major with a minor in Data Analytics. I am also an Honors Program member, a First Year Mentor, and an intern at the Cothran Center. I look forward to working with you all!
Hi! My name is Delaney Griffin, and I am class of 2027. I am from Knoxville, TN and am majoring in business with a minor in criminal justice. I am also a member of the womenâs soccer team! I look forward to working with you!
Hi! My name is Laela Jimenez, and I am from Naples, Florida. I am a nursing major and a psychology minor. I am part of the class of 2026, the womenâs volleyball team, BSA, and FCA! I look forward to working with you!
Hi! My name is Aurella Kowalski. I am from Greenville, South Carolina and I am majoring in Business with a Marketing focus and minoring in International Studies. I am part of the Class of 2027 and the MHU Womenâs Soccer Team. I look forward to working with you guys!
Hello! My name is Sarah McNeil. I am originally from Hickory, North Carolina and am majoring in Zoology with a minor in pre-professional studies. I am part of the class of 2027 and MHU’s cross-country and track teams! Outside of athletics, I am a member of the honors program, TriBeta, and NOW. I look forward to working with you!
Hi! My name is Miranda Overby. I am from Chesterfield, Virginia. I am a transfer from Virginia Commonwealth University and a member of the class of 2026. I am a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology. I also am a member of the Mars Hill womenâs lacrosse team. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Matthew Pacheco
Hello! My name is Matt Pacheco and I am from Orlando, Florida. As a student-athlete on the baseball team, I am majoring in Community & Non-Profit Leadership with a minor in Religion & Philosophy. I anticipate to graduate in 2026!
Hi! My name is Ioana Poenaru, and I am from Kolding, Denmark. I am a business major and a psychology minor. I am part of the class of 2027 and the womenâs volleyball team. I look forward to working with you!
Haley Stallings
Hi! My name is Haley Stallings and I am from a small town, Marydel, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I am a transfer from Chesapeake Community College back home, making me a part of Class of 2024. I am currently majoring in criminal Justice with future plans of attending law school. I am also a member of the women’s lacrosse team here at Mars Hill! I am looking forward to meeting and working with you!
Hi! My name is Leah Wilson. I am from Knoxville, Tennessee and am part of the Class of 2027. I am a Criminal Justice major, member of the Honors Program, and a First Year Mentor. I am also a member of the MHU Dance Team, MHU Cheer Team, and the Bailey Mountain Cloggers. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Tutoring sessions are limited to 45 minutes maximum. If your assignment requires more time, please make an additional appointment for later in the week. Also, we have a 10-page maximum restriction on all assignments. These parameters help to encourage students seeking writing assistance to be actively engaged in the tutoring experience.
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