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Full-day Pre-Conference Workshop
Wed., Oct. 29, 2008, 9a.m. - 3p.m., includes lunch
It's O.K. to Ask for Directions:
Starting a New-or Entering an Existing-Writing Center

Workshop Facilitators
Muriel Harris - Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities
Pamela Childers - Secondary Education
Ellen Mohr - Community College
Jeanne Simpson - Liberal Arts Colleges and Universities
Deaver Traywick - Online Tutoring, Websites, Technology

This workshop will focus on assisting new writing center directors from secondary schools, two-year colleges, small colleges, and universities. The workshop will include the following topics:

Setting the Agenda
Defining the Writing Center
Planning and Preparation
Setting Priorities
Location, Location, Location
Tutor Education
Technology
Reporting, Recruiting, and Funding
Assessment
Reflections and Wrap-up