Progressing into the Future with Unity: A Mentor/Mentee Program for Writing Center Consultants

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While the training for writing center consultants is very important, sometimes there are gaps in the transition from trainee to consultant. Indiana University Southeast offers a 300 level three credit hour course that trains future employees in writing center theory, basic formatting in all disciplines, and common grammatical errors. The course was missing a necessary smooth transition from class to the actual job of a writing center consultant. This presentation will cover the implementation of a mentoring program for incoming consultants through objectives, procedures, results, and plans for improvements to continue the program.