Minutes from 11-7-06 Writing Across the Curriculum
Attendance: Barb, Jean, David, Mark, Leonard, Michelle, Alan, Rick
Management of information:
• Academic affairs site for link for proposals: Christine Rener updates
• Changes: deadline 2007-2008 school year, links to criteria
• Email format, syllabi are coming through fine.
• No one computer should effect the files
• Backup: burn to CD
• Letter went to dept. chairs this morning, Jan. 31 is the deadline for filing
Submissions:
• Using criteria of courses in WAC and approval by dept. and workshop attendance
• Looking at criteria of form
• Reviewed as a team three submissions of courses: Math 309 Mark Snavely, English 201 Pam Smiley, Math 200 Aaron Trautwein
• All three approved with some minor questions to address from committee to the individuals.
Updates:
• Some math dept. discussion and supportive attitude from dept.
• Individual instructors coming forward with their proposals.
Problems we might encounter:
• Feedback: what kind and timely for instructor
• Using writing to promote learning of course materials is key
• Formal or informal differences
• In or out of class
• Clarity on form: low stakes/high stakes
• Does is lead to anything?
• Links to syllabi/informal writing
• Connections of formal and informal writings
Future:
• Larger archive to the syllabi: link (Alan’s request)
• Comments on form; only one attachment
• Feedback proceedings
• Next meeting: Nov. 28 10:30-11;30: Proposals, music dept. issues
• Jean: tic list, certifications for graduates, names on blog.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara J. Short