Considers how the problems of writing centers relate to their ethos, or moral character. Advocates a way of constructing an ethos in writing centers which promotes writing response groups rather than just one-on-one peer tutoring. Argues that writing response groups engage writers in valuable ways. (HB)

Discusses the career of Victor J. Vitanza as a teacher of composition, an administrator of a major writing program, and a leading scholar. Includes questions and responses concerning pedagogy, theory, the emerging field of composition studies, and other topics. (HB)