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Discussion of possible titles for tutors (peer tutor, consultant, etc.) see also: http://lyris.ttu.edu/read/messages?id=16317123

Discussion of possible titles for tutors (peer tutor, consultant, etc.) another discussion: http://lyris.ttu.edu/read/messages?id=10589116 see also: http://lyris.ttu.edu/read/messages?id=18940138 see also: http://lyris.ttu.edu/read/messages?id=19283351 see also: http://lyris.ttu.edu/read/messages?id=19410337

The Cult of Pedagogy website with suggestions for discussion strategies that might be useful for tutor training classes, by Jennifer Gonzalez. Also available to listen to as a podcast

b discussion of a NNES student who visits the WC very frequently; discussion of limits on visits

discussing whether student writing skills have deteriorated over time, and how to discuss student skills with faculty

a discussion of how we distinguish between teaching and tutoring (and whether we should); see also: http://lyris.ttu.edu/read/messages?id=559076 for continuation of discussion

a discussion of how to promote collaboration and professionalism among staff members in conflict discussion continues: http://lyris.ttu.edu/read/messages?id=1822108

This site is designed to help new attendees at the Computers and Writing Conference feel welcome. You will find materials for first-time attendees and for mentors. It has Facebook groups and pages, plus mail  discussion lists.

discussing applications/requirements

discussing applications/requirements

discussion of shift length and the amount of time allotted for breaks

discussion of shift length and the amount of time allotted for breaks

discussing appropriateness of accommodating requests for same-sex tutors discussion continues: http://lyris.ttu.edu/read/messages?id=19034204

discussing whether the ability to produce "academic voice" has value outside the academy

an in-depth discussion on backlash against a director's attempts to introduce a majority-white staff to issues of racism and cultural sensitivity

a lengthy discussion of budget cuts, funding freezes, and other overhauls to administrative structures following the financial crisis

a discussion of directive vs. non-directive methods and other techniques for working with developmental writers

The Consortium on Graduate Communication is an independent community of educators who provide professional development in academic written and oral communication to (post-)graduate students before and during their master's and doctoral degrees. The purpose of the CGC is to create online and face-to-face opportunities to discuss and share resources, ideas, research, and program models for this vital segment of international higher education. CGC members are interested in ESL/multilingual students as well as those studying in their first languages, and both written and oral communication.

Chloe Diepenbrock's :Introducing Susie: How to create a virtual Writing Center tutor," discusses virtual tutoring. Susie is the virtual tutor on the website for the Writing Center at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Discussing the hows and whys of moving to synchronous online tutoring

discussing/crowdsourcing slogans continues here: http://lyris.ttu.edu/read/messages?id=21116331

discussing how to help a tutor work with a student who has hygiene issues

discussing pros, cons, and options