Disciplinary Writing Consultants are Writing Center consultants, assigned to support a writing-intense course in a major throughout the entire semester, working closely with both faculty and students.

Embedded Writing Consultants are also Writing Center consultants, assigned to support a COR1100 course.

The program:

  • Gives faculty and Writing Center consultants an opportunity to learn from each other in regard to writing pedagogy and disciplinary writing
  • Helps students in faculty member’s class learn more about writing in discipline/ disciplinary conventions
  • Assists students in faculty member’s class learn about their strengths and weaknesses as writers
  • Helps students learn about the value of peer response and the benefits of working with a peer on their writing

(for Syllabus or class presentation).

If you are interested in having a Disciplinary Writing Consultant work with you and your students, contact Paula RosinskiÌý´Ç°ùÌýJulia Bleakney.

Applications are due in April and November; calls are made through the University’s email announcements.