Chapter 7 Activity: Scavenger Hunt

As a University of Wyoming consultant, you may field questions from clients about campus services, or, feel the need to direct them to resources that they may need to succeed in college, whether this is research help, mental health support, technology access, or just a quiet place to write.

To prepare for these moments, take a walk around campus and get familiar with some of our key partner offices. This activity is meant to get you comfortable saying, “Hi, I’m a Writing Center consultant,” while also helping you connect names to faces, see where services are physically located, and learn what each office offers.

Instructions:

• Visit at least 5 of the locations below (you can do this by yourself or with another new consultant).

• At each stop:

  • Introduce yourself as a new Writing Center consultant.

  • Ask the suggested question, or another polite, curious question.

  • Snap a selfie at the location.

• If an office is closed or too busy, make a note and try again later. Alternatively, reflect on what the space seems to offer based on signage, layout, or posted materials.

Be respectful, don’t interrupt private conversations, and remember: you’re not bothering anyone. These offices are delighted to meet students who care about helping other students succeed!

Campus Stops:

📍 Coe Library Help Desk

• Ask: “What kinds of help do students come to the desk for most often?”

• Bonus: Find out how to book a study room or access a printing station.

📍 Student Success Librarians Office (Coe Library, Level 2)

• Ask: “If I were working with a student who needed help with a research paper, could I refer them to you? How would I do that?”

• Bonus: Ask who the liaison librarian is for your major.

📍 Studio Coe (Coe Library, Level 2)

• Ask: “What kinds of projects do you help students with?”

📍 Dean of Students Office (Knight Hall)

• Ask: “What’s one reason a student might come to this office?”

📍 Academic Advising Offices (ACES is in Knight Hall)

• Ask: “What’s the best way for students to meet with an academic advisor?”

📍 Counseling Center (Knight Hall, Rm. 341)

• Ask: “What are the steps to make a counseling appointment?”

• Bonus: Look for the flyer or pamphlet that lists available services.

📍 STEP Tutor Center (Coe Library, Level 1)

• Ask: “How do you think the Writing Center and STEP can support each other’s work?”

📍 Food Pantry (Knight Hall or elsewhere—there are a few hubs on campus, including Coe Level 1 in LeaRN)

• Ask: “How can Writing Center consultants direct students to food pantries in a way that feels respectful and reduces shame?”