Brigham Young University. University Writing
University Writing was established as part of Undergraduate Education at Brigham Young University in 2002, and was administered by an associate dean, reporting to the Dean of Undergraduate Education, from 2002-2009. In 2010 University Writing moved to the English Department, and is administered by an associate coordinator. The following individuals have served as Associate Dean/Coordinator over University Writing: Kristine Hansen (2002-2004), Gary L. Hatch (2004-2009) and Beth Hendegren (2010).
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Description
Established: 2002
Location: Provo, Utah (2002- )
Functions
University Writing's purpose is to foster effective written, oral, and visual communication among students at Brigham Young University, thus helping students to succeed academically and laying a foundation for lifelong learning. This is done through general education courses in First-Year Writing and Advanced Written and Oral Communication, in addition to improving writing instruction in various courses throughout the university curriculum.
Assets and Administrative Structure
University Writing includes the Writing Across the Curriculum program, which assists faculty members in integrating writing and writing instruction into their courses; the Writing Fellows program, which helps students develop mature writing skills through peer tutoring; and the Publications Lab, which aids students in publishing their scholarly and creative work. The University Writing Committee, a subcommittee of the Faculty General Education Council, develops criteria for evaluating and does evaluate university writing courses, and is chaired by an associate dean, at least until 2009. The unit itself is overseen by the Dean of Undergraduate Education, along with the associate and assistant deans. In addition, a consultant works with the Writing Across the Curriculum Program, while Honors University Writing courses and the Writing Fellows Program are each overseen by a coordinator.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Undergraduate Education (2002- )
Sources
Brigham Young University 2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog: p. 59 (Kristine Hansen, Associate Dean-University Writing)
Brigham Young University 2004-2005 Undergraduate Catalog: p. 57 (established as division of Undergraduate Education in 2002, along with General Education, Honors, First-Year Experience; associate dean of University Writing [Gary L. Hatch]; Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Fellows, Publications Lab help improve student communication abilities; Writing Across the Curriculum helps faculty integrate writing into course material; Writing Fellows is a peer-tutoring program supporting mature student writing in all disciplines; Publications Lab provides instruction and resources to assist students in placing their research and creative writing; University Writing Committee, chaired by the associate dean, functions as a subcommittee of the Faculty General Education Council in developing criteria and reviewing writing courses)
Brigham Young University 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog WWW Site, Jan. 7, 2010: Undergraduate Education page (beginning in 2009, overseen in general by dean, two associate deans, and two assistant deans; Undergraduate Education supervises University Writing)
Brigham Young University University Writing WWW Site, Jan. 7, 2010: Welcome page (University Writing promotes effective written, oral, and visual communication, helping students to succeed in their academic work and laying a foundation for lifelong learning, through general education courses in First-Year Writing and Advanced Written and Oral Communication, as well as by enhancing writing instruction in courses throughout the curriculum); Contact Information page (University Writing secretaries, Consultant for Writing Across the Curriculum, Honors University Writing Coordinator, Writing Fellows Coordinator)
Interview with Beth Hendegren, Associate Coordinator of University Writing, 11 May 2010 (moved to English Dept. Associate Coordinator: Beth Hendegren)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-00005
Creator: UPB