Program seeks to improve writing at WU
By: Shawn Dooley
Issue date: 11/2/06 Section: News
"This movement doesn't just focus on the grammar," said Fran Hooker, Writing Center coordinator and Writing Committee member. "It will help students frame arguments, express oneself fully and increase critical thinking."
They committee recommended the hiring of a writing director to bring consultants from outside Webster to conduct workshops to help the faculty adapt their courses to be more writing enhanced. The recommendations were two-thirds approved by the Faculty Senate. The implementation of the recommendations is contingent upon financial resources to pay for the director and consultants. If resources are made available, the program could take effect January 2008.
"I think we have the support of the administration, but it just depends on the funding," Hooker said.
Loudenback said the implementation of the WE courses will be voluntary upon the faculty. He said it won't replace the writing and composition classes, but instead adapt to every course.
"The mission is broader than Webster University, this is a national trend," Loudenback said. "This is not to punish students; this is to help students be prepared for graduate school or the business field."
They committee recommended the hiring of a writing director to bring consultants from outside Webster to conduct workshops to help the faculty adapt their courses to be more writing enhanced. The recommendations were two-thirds approved by the Faculty Senate. The implementation of the recommendations is contingent upon financial resources to pay for the director and consultants. If resources are made available, the program could take effect January 2008.
"I think we have the support of the administration, but it just depends on the funding," Hooker said.
Loudenback said the implementation of the WE courses will be voluntary upon the faculty. He said it won't replace the writing and composition classes, but instead adapt to every course.
"The mission is broader than Webster University, this is a national trend," Loudenback said. "This is not to punish students; this is to help students be prepared for graduate school or the business field."
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