Writing is a central part of academic and professional workâboth shaped by and shaping the knowledge and activities valued in specific fields or workplaces. Given it's centrality, writing plays a big role in our work as instructors and as members of our professional communities. As part of our founding mission, the University Center for Writing-based Learning (the UCWbL) devotes time and attention to helping instructors teach writing and use writing in their teaching. We also offer support to instructors who are engaged in writing or publishing their own work. We also teach courses for new peer writing tutors each autumn quarter.