Mission Statement
The Grant Campus Writing Studio promotes the development of writing skills through practice, conversation, collaboration, and reflection on writing. We encourage the use of writing in all disciplines as a tool for learning, self-expression, and critical thinking. Open to all members of the Suffolk academic community, our center provides opportunities to receive constructive feedback from trained instructors and to develop strategies for completing any writing assignment at any stage of the writing process.
Overview
At the Writing Studio, students work with professional tutors who can help with any writing assignment and any stage of the writing process. Our services are free and confidential for anyone with a valid Suffolk ID.
Appointments
Individual appointments are 45 minutes long and can be conducted either in-person or online.
Mike Imprixis has a B.A. and M.A. in English and an Advanced Certificate in Teaching Writing from Stony Brook University, as well as an M.S. in Adolescent Education and M.B.A. in General Management, both from Dowling College. He specializes in research paper writing and content editing for fictional stories.
Maryellen Lo Bosco has a Master's in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University and a Master's level certificate in English Secondary Education from Queens College. She is a writer and editor as well as a teacher and has had two careers in publishing and education. In her experience, the best way to become a better writer is to write, to ask people to read what you write and provide feedback, and to realize that you are not your writing鈥攚hich makes it easier to absorb constructive criticism.
Marilyn McNeil earned an M.S. in Education and an M.A. in English from Queens College. She has taught reading classes for many years at 秘色传媒. She enjoys writing poetry and short stories and believes reading and writing develop the mind, awaken the senses, and nourish the soul.
Sanjay Patel earned a B.A. in English and an M.S. in English Education at Queens College. Thinking and writing awaken the dormant creativity of the mind and evoke the intuitive, ingenious, and illuminating powers of the intellect, inspiring a journey into the "Undiscovered Country" and "A Brave New World."
Cassandra Provenzano has been the Writing Studio's College Aide since September 2023. She holds a B.A in English Literature from St. Joseph's University and is currently completing her master's degree in English and an advanced certificate in Writing and Rhetoric at Stony Brook University. Cassandra enjoys reading, writing, hanging out with her cats, and musical theater.
Jacqueline Romano earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership with a focus on academic technologies from Trident University, her M.A. in Literature from Queens College, and her B.A. in Communications/Film Studies from Queens College. She has a strong passion for poetry, film, and helping her students to find their own voice through writing.
Cliff Satriano, adjunct assistant professor of reading, has a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in education. He has been teaching developmental reading classes for several semesters at 秘色传媒. He has a passion for poetry and is very much into music, photography, and all forms of creativity.
How many appointments can I make?
Since we aim to help as many students as possible, we have placed some mild restrictions on the number of appointments you can make: 2 per day, not back-to-back, and 4 per week.
Must I make an appointment or may I just show up to get help?
You do not need to make an appointment, but since the Studio gets busy, we urge you to plan ahead to make an appointment so that you can get the assistance when needed.
If you鈥檙e interested in working at the Writing Studio, please contact the Coordinator, Cristina Savarese, EdD. 631-851-6246; savarec@sunysuffolk.edu
