Writing Effectively as Counseling Center Directors and Administrators: Lessons Learned From a 2-Minute Speech

Abstract

Administrative writing is a crucial skill needed for the counseling center professional to be able to transmit knowledge and values for the rest of the campus community. This article highlights both conceptual and technical aspects of effective writing.

KEYWORDS:

• administrative writing
• college counseling center
• effective writing

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This article is based on a presentation the authors gave at the annual Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors’ national conference, held in Newport, Rhode Island, October 19–24, 2012. The authors are grateful for the group discussion generated by the participants in that program and for the Elements of Excellence Task Force where this idea originated. Both of these groups guided the authors’ thoughts in the writing of this article.