The computer experts are in Stright Hall. We are writing advisors first. If you know enough MS Word to print your own assignments, you could easily begin work at the Writing Center. You will learn the rest quickly through some formal workshop instruction at staff meetings and informal conversations with co-workers. After you become well acquainted with the computers here at the Writing Center, you will be asked to give brief 30 minute presentations and whole class instruction to student groups brought to the Writing Center by their professors.
All Tutors conduct a few workshops during operating hours each semester.
Workshop presentations are practiced and follow a standard outline. Special workshops in E-mail and Internet are also offered. Most students have questions about word processing functions, although the Writing Center also provides desktop publishing, Internet and E-mail access. Workers have the benefit of learning these computer functions and using them for personal applications. There is a strong sense of community among staff members at the Writing Center.