2. Objectives - Briefly report on previous developments in this area of study -Â Discuss advantages/challenges of writing center/library collaborations - Discuss how to measure outcomes quantitatively in terms of student retention, return of investment, student success - Brainstorm best practices and ideas for an immediately usable collaboration format/workshop/etc. Â - Discuss possibilities for sharing past and current collaborations and outcomes
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4. Previous Developments & Collaborations (contâd) Â Sharing Space â Examples Mount Union College Information & Literacy Center â Information Literacy Studio University of Kansas â Writing Center Satellites Eastern Michigan University â Academic Projects Center
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6. Previous Developments & Collaborations (contâd) Cross-training â Examples Colorado College â Librarian trained as writing tutor works regularly in writing center. University of New Hampshire at Manchester â Effort to ensure peer tutors understood basics of academic research and information literacy (White & Pobywajilo) Georgia Perimeter College/Lawrenceville â Librarians and library staff attended Learning & Tutoring Center training