Between the Lines (BtL) is a weekly newsletter published on weeks 2-9 of each quarter. It is intended to keep all members of the Writing Center up-to-date on important information, due dates, and upcoming events. Between the Lines aims to connect each member of the Writing Center staff together and foster a shared sense of community across positions, teams, and schedules that might not otherwise overlap.
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Example of BtL—created by Amber C. in SQ ‘26!
Between the Lines Week 9 WQ26.pdf
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Between the Lines is coordinated by the Professional Development Student Manager for Communications in consultation with the other PDSMs and Writing Center Associate Director Erin Herrmann. Each issue highlights updates and due dates within the Writing Center—promoting events, sharing resources and opportunities, and keeping us on the same track. Since tutors’ schedules very widely, the newsletter ensures that no one falls out of the loop, regardless of their weekly shifts.
Every Writing Center tutor is blocked off for 30 minutes each week to read Between the Lines. This is your individual time to stay up to date with what’s happening in the Writing Center and to work on your SMART goal and quarterly ePortfolio.
Tutors should use this time to
Mentors and mentees can also use this time to check-in with one another, either in Slack or in person. In addition, mentors and mentees can review agendas for upcoming mentoring check-ins as linked in the newsletter.