1. 2018 New Student Orientation Department of English
Dr. Gian Pagnucci
Chair of English

2. English Department Mission
The Bachelor of Arts program in English is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in literature and language. The program aims to create majors with marketable literacy abilities useful in pursuing professional careers and graduate education.
A degree in English aims to develop:
Writing and Reading Ability
Research Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Rhetorical Ability
Engagement with Diverse Perspectives
Lifelong Learning

3. English Program Features
To help students develop powerful literacy skills, the English program features:
Intensive writing practice
Guided major advisement
A combination of required and elective course work
Both traditional and non-traditional texts (from novels and poems to films, graphic novels, web sites, and podcasts)
Both creative and analytic writing
Both curricular and extra-curricular activities
Accommodation of student interests
30 hours free electives to allow for a minor or double major

4. Degree Options for English Studies
B.S. -- Bachelor of Science in English Education
B.A. -- Bachelor of Arts in English
3 Tracks
Literature and Culture Track
Pre-Law Track
Writing Studies Track
Minor in English
Only 18 credits
ENGL 121 counts

5. Our New CHSS Building!

6. English Facilities State of the art teaching facilities
Climate controlled
New furniture
3 computer classrooms for writing instruction
Cinema classroom for film study

7. English Organizations
National Council of Teachers of English: NCTE IUP
Organization for English Education Majors
Advisor: Dr. Jo-Anne Kerr
Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society
Upper level English honors group
Advisor: Dr. Dan Weinstein
New Growth Arts Review Editorial Board
Organization which publishes a literary magazine for IUP
Advisor: Dr. Chauna Craig

8. Opportunities for Print Publishing
New Growth Arts Review
Literary magazine publishing poetry,
short fiction, photos, and artwork
Join the Editorial Board of NGAR!
Advisor: Dr. Chauna Craig
The Crimson Quill
Publishes essays and stories by 1st and 2nd year students taking English 101 and English 202
For information:
The Penn
Campus newspaper published twice weekly covering IUP news, sports, and features

9. Opportunities for Multimedia Publishing
Project I-Cast
IUP Podcasting project (a chance to make and publish digital audio recordings)
Project Co-Directors:
Dr. Gian Pagnucci
Dr. Kenneth Sherwood

10. English Student Online Publications
IUP English Web Site
We are always seeking good online publications by students (blogs, videos, facebook groups, etc.) to link to our website
If you have an interesting publication to share, we can link to your site and give you the credit!
Web Site Manager: Dr. Daniel Weinstein

11. Opportunities for Professionalization
Internships
Opportunity for juniors and seniors to gain professional writing experience with real businesses
IUP English majors have interned with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Marvel Comics, local Fox News, local law firms and libraries, and many other organizations
Can be done for 3-12 credits; may optionally be done for pay
English Internship Coordinator: Dr. Heather Powers
IUP Undergraduate Scholars Forum
Opportunity to present a paper you have written for an English class
EAPSU Pennsylvania State English Undergraduate Conference
Chance to network with other English majors from throughout Pennsylvania

12. Annual Spring Writing Contest
The English Department holds a writing contest each spring
Awards are given in a variety of categories including:
Poetry • Fiction • Critical Essays • Educational Lesson Plans
All students are eligible to submit to any or all of the categories
Writing Contest Coordinator: Dr. Reena Dube

13. Award Opportunities
The English Department holds an awards ceremony each spring
Awards are given to recognize outstanding English majors (with 3.5 or better GPAs)
Awards are also given to officers of student English organizations and writing contest winners
Students and their parents are invited to attend
Refreshments are served at this formal event
English Awards Ceremony Coordinators: Dr. Heather Powers Dr. Jo-Anne Kerr and Dr. Jean Nienkamp

14. English Email Listservs
We have two listservs used for sending out information about events and opportunities.
English Majors listserv address:
Contact Dr. Heather Powers to send messages or if you are not receiving messages
English Education Majors listserv address:
Contact Dr. Jo-Anne Kerr to send messages or if you are not receiving messages
The listservs go to your IUP account; you need to check your IUP account regularly!

15. IUP Writing Center
Located in 218 Eicher Hall, library satellite & online
Provides assistance with all varieties of writing
Houses computers and writing reference materials
Used for a variety of writing workshops
Employs many English majors as paid writing tutors
Writing Center Director: Dr. Ben Rafoth

16. English Program Outcomes
The skills students acquire from an English major are marketable in such areas as business, government service, professional and graduate schools, and publishing. Majoring in English at IUP can lead to:
A wide variety of career options after graduation: IUP English majors have gotten jobs with the U.S. Federal government, web publishing companies, insurance companies.
Matriculation to well regarded graduate programs: IUP students have gone on to graduate program such as Georgetown, John Hopkins, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota.
Advance rapidly in careers based in strong communication skills: Managers at Shared Medical Systems in Philadelphia are former IUP English majors
An appreciation for language, literature, and the power of written and oral persuasion
Bonus: Dorm rooms and apartments crammed with books and papers!

17. Perspectives from Graduates

18. Graduate Study in English
For those who finish an undergrad degree in English and wish to pursue graduate study, we offer:
Assistance in preparing graduate school applications
Master of Arts in Composition and Literature
Masters of Arts in Literature
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Ph.D. in Composition and TESOL
Ph.D. in Literature and Criticism

19. SHHHHH!: Secret Tip for IUP Success
IUP is a Doctoral/Research University
That means IUP faculty regularly
publish scholarly articles
So look them up through IUP library
or at
Read some of your professors’ works and you’ll get an insight into how they think
Then quote your professor in your next course paper to earn mega brownie points 

20. Upcoming English Fall Events
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, September 12, from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Room 306NN College of Humanities and Social Sciences
All English majors and minors are welcome
Bring a friend or two — especially if they might be interested in starting an English minor!

21. Upcoming English Fall Events
Banned Books Week: September 24 – September 30
Banned Books 6:00 Series: Monday, September 24
Banned Books Read Out: Tuesday, September 25
Week-long Celebration of Our Freedom to Read!
READ OUT from your favorite banned or challenged book!
To get involved, contact Dr. Tanya Heflin

22. English Department Office
Location: Humanities, 506M
Phone: (724)
Fax: (724)

23. English Department Personnel
English Department Chair
Dr. Gian Pagnucci
English Department Assistant Chair
Dr. Todd Thompson
English B.A. Program Director:
Dr. Heather Powers
English Education B.S. Program Director:
Dr. Jo-Anne Kerr
English Department Secretaries:
Ms. Dawnette Shellhammer
Ms. Jackie Rohrabaugh

24. Good Luck! Work Hard! Enjoy Your First Year!
We look forward to reading all the things that YOU will write in the years ahead!
“Go forth. Be brave, be proud, be true.”
—IUP English Professor Jane Leonard ( )

25. Faculty and Student Introductions
Faculty introduce themselves and discuss their specialities
Get up and meet 1 new person
Tell the group what the person’s name is and what their favorite book is