Writing Committee

Purpose

The Writing Committee establishes and reviews policies and operational guidelines for the Writing Program to the University. The committee also aids the director in providing support and development for writing and speech standards to faculty and students.

Decisions

Faculty provide input for committee actions as appropriate. When writing initiatives are taken and when writing policies are up for review and confirmation, input is sought from the faculty across the University. Decisions regarding writing policies are made, as appropriate, by the Academic Council, Faculty Senate, and Provost Council.

Membership

Writing program director, CORE curriculum director, undergraduate reference librarian, four faculty (representatives from grad and ug), and student representative selected by SGA.

Appointed faculty serve three-year terms

Chair

Writing program director

Reporting

The Writing Program director reports to the provost.

Meetings

Meetings are held 2-3 times per semester.