Becoming a Writing Advisor

All students applying for Peer Writing Advisor positions at the Writing Center should send a letter to Julie Neff-Lippman at the Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching, Howarth 105, by March 13, 2008 answering the following questions.

• What is your class standing?
• What is your major(s)? Do you have other areas of academic interest?
• What campus or community activities have you participated in?
• Why are you interested in working in the Writing Center?
• What do you feel you would contribute to the Writing Center?
• Have you ever used the Writing Center? What was your experience?
• Which courses have you taken that have had a writing component? Who were the professors?

Please include your current address and phone number.

Along with a letter addressing these questions, applicants should attach two papers with the professor's comments and a transcript.

If you are a finalist, we will call you for an interview before the end of spring term.

The Peer Writing Advisor positions are open to students with at least a 3.3 G.P.A. who will be enrolled at the University of Puget Sound during the 2008-09 school year. Preference will be given to students who will be juniors and seniors during the next academic year.

If you have any questions about the application process or the positions call Julie Neff-Lippman (253.879.2696) or send an e-mail.