When one participant asked how to best motivate students, Bennett suggested that teachers allow students to write about their interests and to experiment with the organization of their draft. In addition to his student writing discussion, Bennett described the benefits of The Writing Center, a free tutorial service available to any ACU student. As Director of The Writing Center, Bennett not only brings strong composition and tutorial abilities, but also his wide experience with writing center administration. Trained and experienced tutors from the English graduate department offer personalized assistance for students at any stage of the composing process, from generating topics and development to editing and research strategies. The Writing Center also maintains a Website with links to resources including MLA and APA documentation instruction.
Tutors are committed to helping students become more effective writers and learners.
Although Cole Bennett first started teaching at ACU last semester, he is a knowledgeable composition teacher with experience at both public and private institutions. As an instructor in the Department of English, Bennett teaches a variety of writing classes. He designed his current Business and Professional Writing course on a service-learning model. In addition to his teaching and directorial activities, Bennett is working with CMA to begin a community literacy ministry. His most recent publication appears in Reflections, a refereed journal that concentrates on composition issues in the realm of service-learning.