Dear Lehigh students,

Are you a writer? Do you like to read and edit other people’s writing? Are you a skilled researcher or communicator or are you adept with technology? If so — and if you are currently a first or second year student — then we encourage you to seek a nomination to the TRAC Writing Fellows Program at Lehigh!

What is TRAC?

The TRAC acronym stands for technology, research, and communication. TRAC Writing Fellows are talented students from all undergraduate colleges who work as peer writing coaches in courses across the disciplines at Lehigh. There are currently 82 fellows in the program. Each year, we receive hundreds of nominations and accept around 30 of those students. Learn more. 

What does a TRAC Fellow do? 

In the fall or spring, faculty at Lehigh agree to have a course TRACed. Students enrolled in the course meet with a TRAC Fellow two or three times during the semester. Each meeting is a conversation between peers about a piece of writing that is central to the course. A student passes a draft to their fellow; the fellow annotates what’s been written; and a week or two later they meet in person to talk about the markup and more. 

Qualifications 

  • TRAC is open to undergraduate students from all academic majors who will begin their sophomore or junior year at Lehigh as of Fall 2025.
  • We value empathy, adaptability/resilience, self-awareness/reflection, a growth mindset, and collaborative abilities.
  • Exceptional skills in writing, reading, interpersonal communication, leadership, and time management.

How to apply 

Seek a nomination

You need to be nominated by a Lehigh professor, staff member, or current fellow to apply to TRAC — so seek a nomination today! Nominations are accepted via this form until Friday, February 28th. Pass the link to someone to nominate you!

Rewards of being a fellow

Paid positions

  • TRAC Fellows are paid a bi-weekly stipend. Pay increases every year. Fellows remain in the program as long as they remain in good academic standing.

New and lasting friendships

  • TRAC Fellows support each other and build relationships that extend well beyond their work in the program. 

Hone your skills

  • Develop as an editor, coach, and facilitator within the writing process. 

Collaborate with faculty

  • Working closely with professors within and outside your discipline provides a rare opportunity for you to reinforce disciplinary knowledge and skills and broaden your academic experience.

Attend an info session 

Attend one of our upcoming TRAC information sessions if you're interested in applying but want to know more. Please RSVP for the session(s) of your choice.

Pizza Meet and Greet on Feb. 11 

  • Tuesday, February 11th, 6pm–7pm, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (located on the 3rd floor of Fairchild-Martindale Library). Conversation with current TRAC Fellows with free food in a relaxed setting.

Info Session on Mar. 19

  • Wednesday, March 19th, 6pm–7pm, STEPS 101. Learn more about the program and hear from current TRAC Fellows and TRACing faculty about their work and experiences.

Info Session on Mar. 20

  • Thursday, March 20th, 12:10pm–1pm, STEPS 102.

Pizza Meet and Greet on Mar. 26

  • Wednesday, March 26th, 6pm–7pm, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.

Questions? Contact Dr. Justin Greenlee, Director of Writing Across the Curriculum, at jgg223@lehigh.edu, intrac@lehigh.edu, or call 610-758-4932.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

The TRAC Leadership Team

Jack Davis (ENGR ’25)
Casey Dolan (ENGR ’25)
Sarah Joseph (A&S ’25)
Ethan Kennedy (A&S ’24, COE ’25)
Ella Rossetti (A&S ’25)
Sonia Trinkle (ENGR ’25)