What Happens to the Writing Program Administrator When the Writing Requirements Go Away?.

Gradin, Sherrie

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ERIC Number: EJ621150

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Publication Date: 1997

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What Happens to the Writing Program Administrator When the Writing Requirements Go Away?

Gradin, Sherrie

WPA: Writing Program Administration, v21 n1 p55-66 Fall 1997

Reports and analyzes the consequences of a university's abolishing any required writing course, using the case of the Director of Writing at Portland State University. Discusses effects on assessment, funding, service, and staff and staffing needs. (SR)

Descriptors: Administrator Role, Higher Education, Politics of Education, Program Design, Program Development, Required Courses, Writing Instruction, Writing Laboratories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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