What is a Rhetoric Associate?
Students are nominated annually by faculty for their outstanding writing abilities. They are then trained during a quarter-long seminar that focuses on teaching RAs how to tutor their peers.

How do I get help from an RA?
Rhetoric Associates are available for help in classes whose instructors have requested their assistance.

How does it work?
Once you have handed in your paper, your RA will review it. Then, RAs pass around conference sign-up sheets for you to choose a time that works with your schedule. You then meet your RA in the place designated on his/her introduction sheet for a 20-30 minute conference. These conferences should answer any questions you may have about your paper, and also give an opportunity for your RA to comment on your paper.
What do I need to bring to the conference?
In addition to yourself, it is an excellent idea to bring a list of questions/concerns you may have regarding the assignment.

What if I'm interested in becoming an RA?
If you are interested in becoming an RA, you simply need to fill out this on-line application form and submit to the program director, Julie Foust. That's all there is to it.

Are RAs volunteers?
Rhetoric Associates receive a $525 stipend for their services per quarter. This entails reading and commenting on papers, attending meetings, and counseling twice with approximately fifteen students over the course of the quarter.

How do I request RA assistance in my class, and how do I find out more about the program?
To get more information on the Rhetoric Associates Program, call (797-3648) or e-mail Julie Foust. If you are a faculty member interested in the RA program, head on over to Faculty Information . If you are a student, go to Student Information.