About the Director
Michelle Liptak took over as Director of the Writing Center and Tutoring Services in the fall of 2006, though she has taught classes at Siena for the English department since 2000 and was a member of the Foundations team during the 2003-2004 academic year.  Ms. Liptak graduated from Siena College, earned her MA at The College of Saint Rose, completed her doctoral coursework at Saint John's University, and is in the final stages of completing her dissertation.  Contact information:  Office-L05 / 782-6510 / mliptak@siena.edu 

About the Consultants
We understand that writers never outgrow the need for intelligent objective readers. Writing Center consultants are trained to address a wide range of writing issues: they are careful, critical, and kind readers. All consultants employed in the Writing Center complete a three-credit course entitled "Peer Tutoring in Writing."

Consultants in the Writing Center at Siena College are not necessarily "expert" writers, but they are deeply interested in and committed to striving for excellence in their own work and genuinely desire to help others achieve the same.  They are curious about all writers' ideas, are eager to learn from the writers they encounter, and are articulate and astute in posing challenging questions to writers about their work.

Student Leaders
2009-2010 marks the second year for the Writing Center Student Leadership program.  Present leadership duties include helping with the daily operations within the Writing Center, promoting our services and special events, leading staff and in-class workshops, and working on special projects including an annual newsletter.  This year's recipients are:

Margaret Glover (Co-senior Writing Consultant)             
Sarah Harrison (Co-senior Writing Consultant)
Kristen Schindler (Associate Writing Consultant)

W r i t i n g   C e n t e r   S t a f f

Blair Atkins (Sophomore)

From:  Pittsford, NY
Major:  English
Extracurricular activity: Siena Women's Volleyball Team