Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance Area at COD

05/28/2026

Is a class at COD part of your summer plans? WRSA coaches are ready to assist with writing, reading, and speech assignments. Make an appointment at cod.mywconline.com.

Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance summer hours begin Monday, June 1. Our coaches are ready to assist students in-person and online! For more information or to schedule an appointment visit cod.edu/write

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from your friends in WRSA!

05/20/2026

Mark your calendar! Summer semester Conversation Circles begin June 8th! 📅

05/05/2026

It's our last week of Conversation Circle for Spring 2026. We have had great groups of enthusiastic and dedicated ELA students this semester. It has truly been a pleasure to work with them as they improve their speaking skills and gain confidence in their abilities. And we have three more sessions to go, all related to a fun topic--summer recreation!

05/04/2026

WRSA is rolling out the red carpet for ANOTHER coach joining the team! Welcome, Brian Jacob! Brian is a lifelong educator who has an MA in English with an emphasis in writing, rhetoric, and media. Brian has taught numerous writing, literature, film, and media courses including English 1101, 1102, 1135, and 1154 at College of DuPage. He believes that writing and communication is a series of ongoing conversations that can take place anywhere that curiosity is encouraged to roam free. He is looking forward to having these kinds of conversations with the wonderfully diverse students at COD. 🙂

05/01/2026

Does this wacky crew know how to make their shark-loving Assistant Director feel special on her birthday or what?! Most days in WRSA are fun, but today was extra fin-tastic! 😉

04/15/2026

WRSA is excited to introduce the newest coach to join the team: Ann Stec! A former Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach, Ann joins WRSA as an Academic Assistant II and brings a deep knowledge of foundational literacy skills and application, as well as experience coaching and working alongside adult learners in academic settings. Welcome, Ann!

04/07/2026

We're back from Spring Break and ready for Conversation Circles to continue. This sunny day is a great time to talk about gardening. All enrolled ELA and ELS students are invited to attend tonight and later this week for other topics related to leisure.

04/07/2026

WRSA coaches are back from break and ready to assist students. Visit cod.mywconline.com to schedule an appointment.

Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed the break. Remember it’s never too late to reach out for support through the Tutoring & Academic Support Center. Visit our website (link in bio) for more info on availability for the remainder of the semester.

03/25/2026

Introducing our newest self-guided module: "Creating Infographics." Learn how to turn data-driven arguments into infographics. Follow a step-by-step process to learn how to draft and revise an infographic that communicates your data effectively. Check it out! https://share.articulate.com/fJuID2GZOJVbIzgWU7vc4

03/24/2026

We're at the half way point of the semester. In Conversation Circles, ELA and ELS students have been practicing speaking and listening in a welcoming environment. They've been learning new vocabulary, comparing customs in the U.S. to their native cultures, and getting to know each other. And there's still half of the semester left--plenty of time for more students to join us! Email [email protected] or call the WRSA desk at 630-942-3355 for more information.