Writing Consultants
The purpose of the writing center in the Center for Academic Success is to assist students in academic achievement by supporting students through the writing process. Writing Center services are an extension of what is taking place in the classroom and provides students with additional opportunities to take control of their own learning through consultation and collaborative learning. Writing Consultants support students in developing and strengthening their analytical and critical thinking skills. Model and support students during every stage of the writing process, including: thoughtfully and constructively responding to ideas and written work, posing questions that help students clarify and articulate their ideas, explaining the process of writing to students and providing suggestions.
Qualifications
- Overall GPA 3.2
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable, professional, strong writing skills, clear/effective communication, strong listening skills, friendly, collaborative, strong interpersonal skills, able to give clear and constructive feedback.
Compensation
Writing Consultants start at $15.50/hour.
Writing/History Fellows
The Fellows Program is an academic support initiative that emphasizes the importance of revision and feedback to the writing process, encourages collaborative learning and aims to produce strong college-level writers. The Fellow’s role is to support students in developing and strengthening their analytical and critical thinking skills. Fellows will support students in developing argumentation, perspective-taking, and research skills. The Writing Fellow’s role is to reinforce effective writing practices, act as a model student and support students enrolled in ENG 110/HIST 100-200.
VISION: The purpose of the fellows program is to:
- Reinforce effective writing practices, including: strong skills in argument, analysis, organization, style and clarity.
- Provide clarification and alleviate confusion around professors’ expectations for college level writing
- Model and support students during every stage of the writing process, including: thoughtfully and constructively responding to ideas and written work, posing questions that help students clarify and articulate their ideas, explaining the process of writing to students and providing suggestions.
- Prepare students for future writing requirements in their academics and career.
Qualifications
- Overall GPA 3.2
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable, professional, strong writing skills, clear/effective communication, strong listening skills, friendly, collaborative, strong interpersonal skills, able to give clear and constructive feedback.
Compensation
Fellows start at $16.25/hr.