SPA Enhances Graduate Student Success with New Writing Support
In addition to the university-wide SDSU Graduate Writing Center, the School of Public Affairs is pleased to offer additional, dedicated writing support for our graduate students beginning in Spring 2026.
The School has secured Dr. Marcus Weakley as an embedded writing consultant to provide individualized, discipline-aware support for graduate-level writing and academic projects. Through a combination of virtual drop-in hours and scheduled one-on-one appointments, Dr. Weakley will be available five hours per week to assist students at all stages of the writing process. While he does not provide editing, he can support students with idea development, organization, argumentation, clarity, structure, revision strategies, and presentation preparation.
Dr. Weakley brings extensive experience working with graduate students across disciplines. He currently serves as Director of the Center for Writing & Rhetoric and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Transdisciplinary Studies Program at Claremont Graduate University. Since 2013, he has worked in writing centers and graduate programs as a consultant, instructor, and workshop facilitator. He has also previously worked with SDSU graduate students through dissertation bootcamps hosted by the Office for Graduate Life and Diversity and writing workshops in the College of Engineering.
Consultation Schedule (Spring 2026):
One-on-One Appointments: Tuesdays, 5:00–8:00 p.m. (January 27–May 12)
Drop-In Hours:
- Sundays, 3:00–5:00 p.m. (February 1 and 8)
- Mondays, 6:00–8:00 p.m. (February 9–May 11)
Students may book appointments in advance using the following link:
This resource is intended to complement existing campus services, including the SDSU Graduate Writing Center, and to provide the School of Public Affairs students with tailored, program-specific support.
Additional details, including contact information and reminders about available hours, will be shared separately. We strongly encourage graduate students to take advantage of this new support opportunity.
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