Become a Writing Associate
The Writing Associates Program, part of the Podis Fellowship in Writing Pedagogy
Students interested in becoming a Writing Associate must take the WRCM 401/ENGL 399 course, Teaching and Tutoring Writing Across the Disciplines.
This course introduces students to theories and pedagogies of writing and speaking, collaborative learning, principles of universal design, disciplinary writing, and the politics of writing and speaking in the realm of education. The class is open to sophomores, juniors, and first-semester seniors from any major, and we encourage students who are empathetic and personable communicators to apply.
Why should you become a Writing Associate?
1. Stipend payment system and flexible schedule.
2. Improves your writing and speaking abilities.
3. Development of transferrable skills to jobs in education, law, healthcare, and more.
4. Access to a successful and engaged alumni network.
Writing Associates are intellectually curious, thrive in collaborative and conversational environments, and enjoy engaging with their peers and reflecting on their own writing. Writing Associates are also committed to actively sparking and participating in conversations about writing and speaking center theory and practice.
Writing Associates engage in a variety of writing- and speaking-related activities that may include but are not limited to:
- Serving in the Writing Center each week beginning the semester you are enrolled in WRCM 401.
- Partnering with a course as a Course Writing Associate to assist with writing pedagogy in a discipline-specific setting.
- Working in the Speaking Center assisting peers with presentations, interviews, class particpation, and more.
- Participating in professional development workshops.
- Developing and leading workshops on speaking, writing, presenting, and communication.
Professor Laurie McMillin teaches this course in the fall. Applications are currently closed. Check back later!
Questions? Contact:
Professor Laurie McMillin, Director of the Writing Program
Professor Cortney Smith, Writing and Communication
Arianna D'Italia, Writing Associates Program Coordinator