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Writing and Learning Center Research

Writing and Learning Center staff are also active researchers. The publications, studies, and presentations below highlight some of our recent research and professional contributions.

Featured Writing and Learning Center Research

Howlett, M. A., & Rademacher, K. (2023). Academic Coaching: Coaching College Students for Success (1st ed.). Routledge.

Howlett, M. A., McWilliams, M. A., Rademacher, K., O’Neill, J. C., Maitland, T., Abels, K., Demetriou, C., & Panter, A. T. (2021). Investigating the effects of academic coaching on college students’ metacognition. Innovative Higher Education. https://rdcu.be/cdfpO

Howlett, M. A., McWilliams, M. A., Rademacher, K., Maitland, T., O’Neill, J. C., Abels, K., Demetriou, C., & Panter, A. T. (2020). An academic coaching training program for university professionals: A mixed methods examination. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1080/19496591.2020.1784750

Journal Articles and Publications

Funt, A. (2019). In favor of a minimalist, asynchronous online approach to coaching multiliteracies in a traditional writing center (Doctoral dissertation). ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.

Funt, A & Behrens, V. (2020). Investing in graduate tutor training: A sustained approach. In Re-Defining Roles: The Professional, Faculty, and Graduate Consultant’s Guide to Writing Centers. Utah State University Press.

Funt, A., & Esposito, S. (2019). Video recording in the writing center. WLN: A Journal of Writing Center Scholarship, 43-6(5), 2+.

Richman, E., Rademacher, K., & Maitland, T. (2014). Coaching and college success. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 27(1), 33-52. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1029647.pdf

Conference Presentations

2019

Rademacher, K., & Edwards, L. (2019, October). Academic coaching for students with ADHD and learning differences. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, New Orleans, LA, United States.

Clemons, C., Pleasants, B., & Horton, R. (2019, October). Celebrating successful collaborations between learning assistance centers and libraries. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, New Orleans, LA, United States.

Howlett, M. A. (2019, October). Maximizing resources: Appointment cancellation research and policy. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National College Learning Assistance Center Association, Louisville, KY, United States.

Howlett, M. A., McWilliams, M. A., O’Neill, C. J., Rademacher, K., Maitland, T., Abels, K., Demetriou, C., & Panter, A. T. (2019, April). Academic coaching: Assessing a higher education intervention within a self-regulated learning framework. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Canada.

Funt, A., Easterbrook, T., Duncan, M., Taylor, T., Schnitzler, C., & Singer, S. (March 2019): Performing digital literacy: Low-bridge, high-benefit approaches for teachers, administrators, and writing centers. Paper presented at the Conference on College Composition and Communication, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

Rademacher, K., & Howlett, M. A. (2019, February). Coaching students to academic success. Workshop presented at the UNC System Student Success Conference, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.

2018

Clemons, C., Rademacher, K., & Howlett, M. A. (2018, October). Coaching and tutoring: The benefits of a shared approach to academic support. Workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Albuquerque, NM, United States.

Rademacher, K., & Howlett, M. A. (2018, October). The principles of academic coaching: train the trainers. Preconference workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Albuquerque, NM, United States.

Funt, A. (2018, October). Try ’ems: Encouraging coaches to embrace new strategies. Paper presented at the International Writing Centers Association Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States.

Howlett, M. A., Maitland, T., Rademacher, K., O’Neill, J. C., McWilliams, M. A., Abels, K., Demetriou, C., & Panter, A. T. (2018, August). Academic coaching in higher education: Effects on metacognition and self-regulated learning. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA, United States.

Rademacher, K., Maitland, T., & Howlett, M. A. (2018, May). Academic coaching: An innovative and empowering intervention for students. Workshop presented at the Region 3 NACADA Conference, Charleston, SC, United States.

Funt, A. (2018, February). Embracing the panopticon: Video recording at the writing center. Paper presented at the Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference, Richmond, VA, United States.

Rademacher, K., & Howlett, M. A. (2018, February). Student-centered coaching. Workshop presented at the Annual Student Success Conference, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.

2017

Blanton, R., Bartley, A., & Stone, J. (2017, November). Academic coaching in STEM. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

Clemons, C., Christian, W., & Smith, R. (2017, November). Supporting multilingual peer tutors. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

Howlett, M. A., & Rademacher, K. (2017, November). Growing the academic coaching research base: Findings from two studies. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

Rademacher, K., & Howlett, M. A. (2017, November). Academic coaching: A bridge to student empowerment, engagement and growth. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

Stone, J., Bartley, A., & Blanton, R. (2017, November). Women in STEM: The power of a growth mindset. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

Funt, A. (2017, November). Multimedia and asynchronous online tutoring: Results from a pilot study. Paper presented at the International Writing Centers Association Conference, Chicago, IL, United States.

Howlett, M. A., Maitland, T., Rademacher, K., O’Neill, C. J., McWilliams, M. A., Demetriou, C., & Panter, A. T. (2017, August). An academic coaching approach for faculty and staff: Professional development and student support. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, United States.

2016

Pleasants, B., Rademacher, K., & Howlett, M. A. (2016, November). Academic coaching: An innovative practice for student transitions and success. Preconference institute presented at the Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Louisville, KY, United States.

Funt, A. & Behrens, Vicki. (2016, February). Inclusivity and online tutoring. Paper presented at the Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference, Columbus, GA, United States.

2015

Rademacher, K., & Pleasants, B. (2015, November). An academic coach approach: Building skills to foster academic success. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the College Reading and Learning Association, Portland, OR, United States.

Funt, A. & Esposito, S. M. (2015, October). The Slack(er) (r)evolution: An innovative approach to team communication. Presented at the International Writing Centers Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

Maitland, T., Rademacher, K., & Howlett, M. A. (2015, September). The Learning Center’s academic coaching model: Empowering students to take charge of their lives. Workshop presented at the Across the Old Well Advising Conference, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.

Funt, A. & Behrens, V. (2015, February). Meme-ing-ful engagement: Uses for memes in the writing center. Paper presented at the Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference, Nashville, TN, United States.

2014

Funt, Alex (2014, October). Mentoring and quasi-administrative roles at the UNC Chapel Hill Writing Center. Paper presented at the International Writing Centers Association Conference, Orlando, FL, United States.

2013

Guevarra, P., Esposito, S. M. & Funt, A. (2013, February). Student expectations and experiences with the writing center’s asynchronous online tutoring service. Presented at the Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference, Greenville, NC, United States.

2011

Rademacher, K., & Parker, D. (2011, July). How coaching impacts the academic functioning of university students with LD/ADHD. Paper presented at the National AHEAD Conference, Seattle, WA, United States.

Kessler, J., & Rademacher, K. (2010, August). Equal access to education: Concepts in universal design. Paper presented at the UNC Center for Faculty and Excellence, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.

2010

Maitland, T., & Rademacher, K. (2010, July). The impact of coaching on academic success: A focus on university students with learning disabilities and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Paper Presented at the National AHEAD Conference, Denver, CO, United States.

2009

Maitland, T., & Rademacher, K. (2009, July). Coaching: A tool to promote successful college transition for students with LD/ADHD. Paper presented at the National AHEAD Conference, Louisville, KY, United States.