Writing centers have been working diligently to create a centripetal space to draw as many faculty and students into its collaborative learning process as possible. The degree to which writing centers have succeeded in this mission should now lead beyond the sanctum of the centers and even beyond the validated space of satellite centers. The…

Discusses concerns surrounding the future of writing centers. Claims that although most institutions have writing centers, they are generally underfunded, the staff is comprised of underpaid student workers, and the centers are not institutionally viable. (NH)

Provides examples of four Daedalus Interchange transcripts from writing center staff meetings at Ball State University. Discusses goals for tutor training and rationale and benefits for choosing synchronous conferencing as a tutor-training technique. Presents survey results from tutors who participated in online tutor training, suggesting a…