Its mission is to provide tutorial and instructional services to the students for all aspects of writing. The center supports student writing in all College courses and provides general support for the College's Writing Intensive Program. The Speaking Center , located in Fairfax House, provides support for the Speaking Intensive Program. Students preparing speaking assignments are welcome to take advantage of the Speaking Center's facilities, even if their course is not designated as speaking-intensive. At the Speaking Center, consultants help students select speech topics, organize and develop supporting materials, create visual aids, and enhance nonverbal delivery.
Consultants also videotape and critique practice speeches.
Faculty who assign speech activities or who teach speaking intensive courses can use the Speaking Center for assistance with developing assignments, preparing students for those assignments, or evaluating speech activities. Faculty can also arrange to have consultants videotape speech activities in their classes. The Teaching Innovation Center is located in duPont 210. TIP seeks to support faculty endeavors that are likely to lead to successful teaching innovation. More information about other center programs, small travel grants fund and seminars, is available from the center or from the department chair.