This is a Department of English program of outreach to underrepresented students of color at area high schools. It can be an especially valuable experience for those English majors who plan careers in secondary-level teaching. The goal of this program is to increase the diversity of the student body at the UW, to enrich the educational experience of all students and to address long-standing inequalities in educational opportunity. The program works with high school students to encourage them to attend college, offer practical assistance with applying, provide tutoring in academic subjects, invite students to campus to visit classes and talk with professors, and create a peer support and mentorship program for newly enrolled students. English faculty can be a great source of information and advising, especially for career fields within academia.
Faculty can also serve as excellent mentors for undergraduates.
Some faculty members have taken on undergraduates as research assistants in their areas of study. This is especially valuable for those undergraduates who plan to go to graduate school.