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Hi Judy, Here at U of C, the Writing Centre is happily ensconced in an interdisciplinary faculty (the Faculty of General Studies), which also houses our undergraduate and graduate communications programmes. This arrangement seems to be close to ideal (the best of all possible academic worlds?). A faculty home gives writing centres academic credibility and political clout, while stand-alone writing centres or those housed under the umbrella of student services might risk becoming marginalized. An interdisciplinary faculty also, I think, offers a better vantage point to deal with (and research) writing across the curriculum. Finally, Writing Centres in departments other than English departments don't have to deal with the destructive lit/comp power struggles that often characterize English departments. :) Have a great summer! Jo-Anne Andre [log in to unmask]