Syracuse University Writing Center

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About Us
Consultants
Resources

Face-to-face

Make an appointment to discuss your project in-person at the Writing Center for a 25- or 50-minute session. [more info]

eWC

Email us your questions or a brief paper (5 pages, max). [more info]

Instant Messaging

Make an appointment to chat online in real time using AOL Instant Messenger (Windows) or iChat (Mac). [more info]

What we do
The primary aim of the Writing Center is to help you become a stronger, more accomplished writer. No matter which form of support you choose, writing consultants will work with you at any stage of your writing process. Each semester hundreds of students choose to visit with consultants to

interpret an assignment sheet, talk through ideas for a project, discuss course readings, or plan for a paper,
(re)consider choices with regard to audience, focus, reasoning, or organization,
develop ideas with greater specificity,
acquire research strategies, integrate scholarly sources, and apply proper documentation,
improve edit and proofreading skills, expand vocabulary, and better understand technical conventions of academic writing.

Writing consultants will not:

write a paper for you,
edit your paper,
dispute or question grades.

Appointment policies

All appointments require a valid, current SUID card. Students who do not have their SUID may be denied their appointment.
Appointments are offered in 25 and 50-minute blocks, starting on the hour and half hour. All students are restricted to a total 120 minutes per week. No exceptions. To make the most of your experience, reserve appointments several days in advance as schedules fill quickly.
Out of courtesy to other students, please arrive timely for all appointments you make. Cancel online (up to 8 hours before your appointment) or by calling (443-5289) during business hours. Missing or canceling at the last minute could result in the loss of appointment privileges for the semester. Arriving more than 10 minutes late may also result in a forfeited and missed appointment.
Students are welcome to drop in to see if a consultant is available, especially between the hours of 10-2, Monday through Thursday. These sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Be prepared. If you've schedule a face-to-face appointment, bring your assignment, pens/pencils, readings, notes, and any prewriting notes or drafts. If this is an online chat appointment, be sure your computer has reliable broadband access and is set up in a quiet environment. Sign on to your AIM or iChat account a few minutes before your appointment and a consultant will contact you.
Summaries of prior face-to-face or online chat appointments are available to you. To view any of them, log in to the scheduling system, click any past appointment and click the "View Existing Forms" link.
Before reserving an online chat appointment, install a current version of AIM for Windows or iChat for Mac and understand the programis basic functions. If you need assistance in learning more about these programs, email us at writingcenter@listserv.syr.edu or call the Writing Center during normal business hours.
To reserve an online chat appointment, choose the "instant message" schedule when logging in to WCOnline. When prompted, tell us what chat program you'll be using, your username, and of any video and audio features you have, as consultants will be equipped with webcams and microphones during your appointment.

Fall 2011

	John Colasacco Degrees: BS in Advertising and MFA in Creative Writing from Syracuse University. Academic interests: Literature, Translation, Italian, Visual Art and Rhetoric, Commercial Art and Rhetoric, History, Popular/Counterculture, Social Justice, the Avant-Garde. Courses taught: WRT 105, 114, 205, 195, 422; ETS 151, 107; TRM 500. Personal note: I look forward to helping you with your college writing assignment.
	Matt DelConte Degrees: Ph.D., M.A. (The Ohio State University), and B.A. (Hamilton College) in English. Academic interests: American Literature, Narrative and Rhetorical Theory. Courses taught: WRT 105 and 205
	Kiffen Dosch Degrees: BA and MA in English Literature from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. Academic interests: Rhetorical studies, composition pedagogy, 20th-century American literature (specifically literary rhetorical analysis), and post-colonial studies. Courses taught: WRT 104, 105, 205 and 331. Personal note: In her spare time, Kiffen is learning to work with stained glass.
	Emily Dressing Degrees: BA in English from SUNY Geneseo, MA in English from Syracuse University. Academic interests: Pedagogy, citizenship and democracy Courses taught: WRT 105, 205, 331, 430, and 255 (classroom and online), MAX 123 (consultant) Personal note: Emily tries hard to be an optimistic fan of sports teams from Buffalo.
	Ben Erwin Degrees: B.A. in journalism from Eastern Illinois University and M.A. in English rhetoric and composition from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Academic interests: composition theory and Writing Center pedagogy, concepts of immersion and imitation in language acquisition, and correlations between instructor feedback and writing processes. Courses taught: WRT 120, 205
	Santee Frazier Degrees: Santee Frazier is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. He holds a BFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts and an MFA from Syracuse University. Academic Interests: He is the recipient of various awards including: Syracuse University Fellowship, a Lannan Foundation Residency Fellowship, and most recently The School for Advanced Research Indigenous Writer in Residence. His poems have appeared in American Poet, Narrative Magazine, Ontario Review, Ploughshares, and other literary journals. His first collection of poems Dark Thirty was released by the University of Arizona Press in 2009.
	Andrienne Garcia Degrees: BA in English and Textual Studies and Political Science from Syracuse University Academic interests: English literature, Critical Race Studies, US Political Science Courses taught: WRT 105
	Nicole Gonzales-Howell Degrees: BA in English Literature and Language, University of Southern California, MA in English with an emphasis in Composition, California State University, Fresno Academic interests: Critical race theory, assessment theory and practices, literacy rhetorics, representation of race, gender, and class in popular media, composition theory. Courses taught: WRT 105, WRT 205. Personal note: A 2nd year Composition and Cultural Rhetoric PhD student, Nicole is also a new mom. Originally from California, Nicole enjoys living in the east coast with her husband and new born and plans on travelling as much as possible while here!
	Phillip Goodwin Degrees: BA in English with concentration in Creative Writing from SUNY New Paltz; MA in English from SUNY Oswego. Academic interests include: Composition pedagogy, theories of authorship, and digital literacy. Personal Note: In his spare time Phillip enjoys cycling, running, and cooking.
	Dawnelle A. Jager I have 20+ years experience working with students and writing projects. As a Senior Part-Time Instructor at Syracuse University, I teach lower and upper-division writing studios and work as a Writing Consultant. As a tenured, full time Instructor in the Environmental Studies Writing Program at the State of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, I coordinate and direct the Writing Resource Center and teach a variety of writing and literature courses.
	Jeanette Jeneault Degrees: BA in Creative Writing Arts, SUNY Oswego, MA in English Education 7-12, and English Literature, SUNY Cortland. Academic interests: American Academic Rhetoric, ESOL, Advanced Research Methodologies, Public Policy, Political Science,Popular Culture, Propaganda, New Media, Technical Writing, and Document Design. Courses taught: WRT 105, WRT 105 Basic, WRT 109, WRT 195, WRT 195 for Honors, WRT 205, WRT 207, WRT 303, WRT 307, and WRT 340.
	Ivy Kleinbart Degrees: BA in English from University of Pittsburgh, MFA in Creative Writing from Syracuse University, and MA in English from Syracuse University Academic interests: modern and contemporary poetry and fiction; creative nonfiction/personal narrative; critical race theory; trauma and memory; film and visual culture; resistance and activism. Courses taught: WRT 105, 114, 205, 209, 422; ETS 151, 107.
	Amber Luce Amber Luce is a Ph.D student in the Composition and Cultural Rhetoric program and has taught a range of courses in the Writing Program, including WRT 105, 205, and 109. Her research interests include literacy studies, queer theory, rhetorics of social movements, public writing, critical pedagogy, and service learning.
	Ryan McClure Degrees: BA in English from the University of Vermont. MA in English from Syracuse University Academic interests: American and British novels, sociology, and critical theory. Courses taught: WRT 105, 195 and 205. Personal note: Ryan’s favorite all-time album is Beck's Odelay.
	Faith Plvan Degrees: BA in English from Concordia College, Bronxville; MA in English from SU. Academic interests: Composition pedagogy; rhetorical studies; Writing program administration Courses taught: WRT 105, 205, 255, 307
	Eileen Schell Degrees: PhD, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Academic interests:Contemporary composition studies. Feminist theory and feminist composition studies. Rhetorical historiography. 19th and 20th century histories of women's rhetoric. Institutional histories of English studies and higher education. Writing program administration.
	Rachael Shapiro Degrees: BA in English and BS Philosophy from SUNY Plattsburgh; MA in English from the Washington State University; and pursuing a Ph.D. in Composition and Cultural Rhetoric at Syracuse University. Academic interests: Writing/pedagogy, digital writing, technical and professional writing Courses taught: WRT 104, 105, 205, 302, and 307. Personal note: In her spare time Rachael likes to see live music and spend time with friends and family. She is also a sucker for big floppy dogs like her St. Bernard, Coda.
	John Starkweather Degrees: A.A. from Jefferson Community College; B.A. in English from SUNY at Geneseo; M.A. in English from Syracuse University. Academic interests: Critical thinking, the writing process, history, mythology, English and European literature, art, and architecture. Courses taught: WRT 104, 105, and 205. Personal note: Hockey, French culture, music, art, and gastronomy are among John's many interests.
	Jeremiah Thompson Degrees: BA in English from SUNY Geneseo. MA in American Studies from Purdue. Academic interests: Rhetoric of Humor; Social Justice Education; Race & Critical Whiteness Studies. Courses taught: WRT 104, 105, 205, 307, and First Year Forum.
	Molly Voorheis Degrees: B.S. in Film and English from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; M.A. in American Lit from SU. Academic interests: writing and community activism; workplace writing. Courses taught: WRT 105, 109, 205, 301, 307, 308. Personal note: Molly is currently editing a book on Green Bay Packer great Chester Marcol.
	Immy Wallenfels Courses taught: WRT 105, 120, 205, 307
	Stacey Wright Degrees: BA English & BS-English-Secondary Education at Buffalo State College; MEd-English-Secondary Education at University at Buffalo Academic interests: Literature, writing, and educational theory and practice Courses taught: WRT 105, 205 Personal note: Stacey enjoys learning about history, science, religion, and actively studying spiritual metaphysics.