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SPAs (Speaking Associates)

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Speaking Associates are Writing Associates (WAs) who are trained to help students with their presentations. SPAs work with students on the structure of their ideas and arguments, their oral delivery, and their visual aids in a variety of capacities, including preparing final presentations, leading seminar discussion, presenting research in progress, or pitching a grant proposal. SPAs have worked with students to present their research at Senior Showcase, SWAT Tank and class presentations.

Spring 2024 SPA Schedule in the Writing Center

  • Sundays 6:30pm to 10:00pm
  • Mondays 2:00pm to 4:30pm, and 6:30pm to 10:00pm
  • Tuesdays 7:00pm to 9:30pm
  • Wednesdays 7:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Thursdays 6:30pm to 10:00pm

Speaking Associates are available for conferences in the Writing Center or by special request. To make an appointment via the Writing Center click here or simply go to “MySwat” > “Student Information” tab > “Schedule an Appointment with the Writing Program”.

Once on the scheduling platform “WCOnline”- choose the “limit to” drop down box and select Speaking Associate (SPA). Click on white box (appointment slot) and complete the appointment form. A confirmation email will be sent once appointment form is submitted. 

To get more information on the Program, please contact the Writing Program Director,  Professor Alba Newmann Holmes at aholmes2@swarthmore.edu


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