As a scholar in Writing Studies, much of the administrative work that I do crosses the boundary between “service” and “scholarship.” Directing a university-wide Writing Program, for example, requires constant research and assessment of local contexts, as well as knowledge of national research and best practices. In 1987, the Conference on College Composition and Communication published a Position Statement on “Scholarship in Composition.” Among the types of scholarly productivity recognized by this academic discipline are: curriculum design, workshops and faculty development, and pedagogical/practical applications. (See: “Scholarship in Composition: Guidelines for Faculty, Deans, and Department Chairs.”)
In addition to my usual university service (departmental, college, and university committee work), I have had the opportunity to pursue substantial administrative-scholarly projects.
Writing Program AdministrationI served as Director of Composition for most of the years between 2004 and 2016; I returned to this position in Fall 2018. Selected administrative-scholarly activities for that period are:
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University Assessment & Curriculum Design
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Research & Community Collaborations
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