The WCU Writing Fellows Program—the first of its kind in the UNC system—provides focused, course-specific support for undergraduate writing. The Writing Fellows Program was started in 2007 and works with a variety of majors and departments.
Here’s how the program works:
Writing Tutors may be requested by WCU faculty members or selected by the WaLC director
and associate director to act as a Writing Fellow. Writing Fellows are carefully selected
and trained peer tutors who address undergraduate writing needs by providing focused
support in classes where faculty assign at least two academic papers.
Writing Fellows are assigned to faculty members who have requested assistance with responding to student writing. Fellows work closely with 12-15 students, reading drafts of their papers; writing thorough end notes; and holding individual, thirty-minute conferences to discuss revision strategies. Fellows are expected to exercise discretion, good judgment, and professionalism when addressing the individual needs of each writer; Fellows treat their peers’ work with respect and confidentiality. Fellows also serve as peer mentors, demonstrating strong critical thinking and communication skills.
Additional duties include classroom visits, staff meetings, and regular meetings with the assigned faculty member. Fellows will collaborate with the Writing and Learning Commons' director, associate director, the assigned faculty member, and other Fellows.
Fellows are chosen in a highly competitive application process. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, mature judgment, and an interest in helping others become better writers. Fellows will be required to enroll each semester of the first year in a one-credit course on the theory and practice of peer tutoring. Fellows are hired based on available funding and demand.
FAQ for students
FAQ for faculty
How To Apply:
Students: Complete the Writing Fellows Application for Students
Course Instructors: Complete the Writing Fellows Application for Faculty
For more information, contact:
Murat Yazan, Associate Director
yazan@wcu.edu
828-227-3426
Belk 207