AU Community Writing Center Feature

Center for the Arts and Humanities Pebble Hill Auburn University, AL 36849 334-844- 4946 What Makes a Good Mentor at the Auburn University Community Writing Center? Many people have their own opinions on what makes a good mentor. Such answers like a strong... More

Center for the Arts and Humanities Pebble Hill Auburn University, AL 36849 334-844- 4946 What Makes a Good Mentor at the Auburn University Community Writing Center? Many people have their own opinions on what makes a good mentor. Such answers like a strong sense of self, a good listener, someone offering support, encouragement and listening, or shares knowledge and wisdom and draws out the possibilities have been used to describe such a person. The Auburn University Community Writing Center (AU CWC) is opening their doors to enhance the culture of writing and writing instruction in the Auburn University and Lee County communities in late December. Students and faculty will mentor the community members on writing. Haley Bridges, a senior in education, is one of the mentors for this program. She became involved by tutoring as a student service intern for the Miller Writing Center on the Auburn University campus. The AU CWC came to her seeking her help on this new adventure. “A goo Less