1. WAC Program Revisions Faculty Forums April 11 & 12, 2013

2. agenda  contexts for possible revisions  three program revision options  university writing goals  writing intensive by section  course caps on writing intensive courses  questions/concerns/comments from faculty

3. context  “additive” model of writing intensive  over 400 writing intensive courses  writing intensive by section  assessment  5 models  comprehensive assessment of program  student learning  class sizes for writing intensive courses  qep student learning outcomes

4. context, cont.  “intentional” model of writing intensive  adopting university writing goals for wi courses  eliminating writing intensive by section  capping wi courses at 25 students

5. university writing goals  Students will learn to use writing to investigate complex, relevant topics and address significant questions through engagement with and effective use of credible sources;  Students will learn to produce writing that reflects an awareness of context, purpose, and audience;  Students will learn to understand writing as a process that can be made more effective through drafting and revision;  Students will learn to proofread and edit their own writing, avoiding grammatical and mechanical errors;  Students will learn to assess and explain the major choices that they make in their writing.

6. feedback http://www.ecu.edu/writing video, ppt, handouts, survey