Writing and Academic Mentor for FYS

The Writing and Academic Mentor for First-Year Seminars (FYSM) serves as a mentor and writing tutor for first-year students, assisting them with writing and oral presentation skills, time and project management, and pre-advising during Banner registration. The Mentor can work with students individually or in groups, either during class time or outside of class, for up to 60 hours over the course of the semester.  The Mentors will be trained, supervised, and paid by CTLR. To learn more about the program contact:

• Mary Ellen Bertolini, Associate Director Writing
• Yonna McShane, Director of Learning Resources
• Katie Anderson, Head Mentor (2012-2013)

 For Faculty Using a FYSM in a FYS

Hit "W" above to download guidelines for faculty using a First-Year Seminar Mentor for Academics and Writing in a First-Year Seminar.

 Information for Mentors for Academics and Writing working with First-Year Seminars 2010-2011

Hit "W" to download the invitation letter to First-Year Seminar Mentors for Academics and Writing. This document describes the program and suggests ways FYSMs and FYS faculty can work together for the benefit of students.

FYSM Training times

Spring 2013 Training Dates for  Writing and Academic Mentors for First-Year Seminars
Please bring your folder to every training session.         

Org Session          Wednesday, February 13, CTLR, 4:30-6:30
Session 2              Thursday, February 21, CTLR, 4:30-6:30

(Bring a paper of your own to Session 3.)
Session 3              Thursday, February 28, CTLR, 4:30-6:30
Session 4              Thursday, March 7 , CTLR, 4:30-6:30
Session 5              Thursday, March 14, CTLR, 4:30-6:30
Session 6              Thursday, March 21, CTLR, 4:30-6:30

Please bring your folder to every training session.

Log training hours under the correct training category.

Training Schedule for Peer Writing Tutors Spring 2013

Optional Research sessions may be held for Peer Writing Tutors and Mentors. These sessions will be paid by LIS.

Attendance policy for Mentors:

We expect you to attend regularly scheduled afternoon training sessions. Makeup sessions are for mentors and tutors who have legitimate conflicts (sports practice, orchestra, job interview, or a lecture required for a class).  In advance of the regular session, please e-mail for permission to attend a makeup session.  Make-ups will be given only with permission and in advance for a valid reason. E-mail Melanie Haas for permission (mhaas@middlebury.edu). Melanie will consult with Mary Ellen Bertolini, and then let you know if you have permission to attend a makeup session with Melanie and/or Katie.

 Writing and Academic Mentor Log Sheet Fall 2011