Writing Program Contacts & Requests
Nathaniel Rivers, PhD
Professor of English
Associate Director of the Core: Eloquentia Perfecta: Written and Visual Communication
Coordinator, Writing Program
Contact
Office Hours: TR 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Central or by appointment.
Brook Shatto, MA
PhD Student, Department of English
Assistant to the Writing Program Coordinator
Requests & Letters
Do you need permission slips or letterhead? A short-term class substitute or other materials you don't see currently available? Do you have materials you would like to share with others?
Please see the documents and forms below!
Student Work Permission Slip.pdfCopy of Letterhead.docxTo request a substitute teacher or materials, or for help accessing other resources, please email Sydney at sydney.rice@slu.edu.
Please note: While using Eloquentia Perfecta, if you notice any typographical or content errors, please notify us using this form.
Additional Resources and Contacts
Research and Technology Resources
Saint Louis University Libraries
To assist students with research and research-related resources
They offer Writing Program-specific assistance and specialized technology via the Academic Technology Commons!
Compass Lab: Computer Assisted Instruction Lab
To assist students and instructors with technology and multimodal composition
They offer a wide array of equipment, access to subscription services, and resources to use them!
Student Success Center
To assist students in their composition development through 1-on-1 consultations (and workshops!)
Tutoring & Supplemental Instruction
To assist students in subject-specific topics through 1-on-1 or large-group study
To assist students in academic equity through accessibility, accommodations, and resources
To assist students in academic and socio-emotional wellbeing through 1-on-1 support
Wellbeing and Professional Development
To assist students in quality of life issues and times of crisis
To assist students in a variety of ways, including adjustment to college life
To assist instructors in professional and pedagogical development
Concerned for a student's absences or academic performance?
Steps and Considerations*
E-mail or speak with the student directly, offering support. Refer to the resources above as needed!
Send an early warning alert to the student’s advisors through Banner. Select the "Faculty Services" tab and the "Class List: Summary"; select the current semester from the drop-down list. Click the early warning link in the row with the student’s name to notify their advisors.
If additional guidance is needed after advisors have made contact, reach out to the Writing Program administrative team.
*Note: If you are concerned about a potential matter of plagiarism, reach out to the Writing Program Coordinator before contacting the student or advisors.