Evolving Training Techniques & Practices: The Story of Consult Right

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Online learning and mentorship programs have greatly influenced the way that knowledge is exchanged in academic settings. This same approach can be applied in writing centers for consultant training. The Oakland University Writing Center has evolved their consultant training program, which further combines traditional and technology-oriented techniques along with mentorship pairings to optimize consultant preparedness. This model can potentially be adapted for future use in any writing center.