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Membership – Association for Writing Across the Curriculum

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 3d

Whether you have time to read the whole article deeply or simply give it a skim, please join us regardless! We welcome your contributions and conversation.

Links for the Zoom meeting will be distributed via email a few days in advance of the meeting date.

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Membership – Association for Writing Across the Curriculum

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 3d

Our synchronous conversation on Zoom will take place on Thursday, November 13, at 12pm ET (11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT). If you are interested in participating in the live talk about the article, please sign up here: forms.gle/8Rxstqc6wRX1...

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Membership – Association for Writing Across the Curriculum

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 3d

This month, we're reading "Writing Circles in STEM: Why Structured Peer Review Engages Students as Writers, Thinkers, and Collaborators in Their Discipline," written by Kramer, Williams, Zeccardi, and Rose (Across the Disciplines).

Check it out, open-access: wac.colostate.edu/docs/atd/vol...

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theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 3d

AWAC's Mentoring Committee is excited to announce the date for our November 2025 AWAC Reads article discussion.

AWAC Reads is a reading group that aims to create a space for collegial conversation about WAC & writing scholarship. Both AWAC members and non-members are welcome to participate!

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AWAC social media post that reads as follows: Thurs., Nov. 13 12:00pm Eastern|11:00am Central| 10:00am Mountain|9:00am Pacific AWAC Reads, a hybrid reading group, aims to create a space for collegial conversation about WAC and writing scholarship (while hopefully encouraging all of us to squeeze some of that reading into our schedules!). Both AWAC members and non-members are welcome to participate! For the November 2025 AWAC Reads, we are reading the article "Writing Circles in STEM: Why Structured Peer Review Engages Students as Writers, Thinkers, and Collaborators in Their Discipline," written by Kramer, Williams, Zeccardi, and Rose and published in Across the Disciplines.

Association for Writing Across the Curriculum – Bridging Writing Across the Curriculum communities

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 7d

It’s a busy and exciting time for AWAC — and a great time to get involved.

Learn more or join today: wacassociation.org

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theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 7d

Magdelyn is interested in helping faculty across disciplines focus on writing as they navigate rapid technological changes.

She looks forward to representing all members of AWAC, especially those from small liberal arts colleges where WAC is often taken on by just a few people.

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theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 7d

Magdelyn Hammond Helwig (Writing Programs Director, Furman University) has been with AWAC since 2023, first on the Communications Committee and now as member-at-large on the Executive Board.

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Meet the AWAC Executive Committee: Dr. Magdelyn Hammond Helwig (Member-at-Large)

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 7d

Meet AWAC's Executive Committee!

In this video series, EC members describe what their committees do, their goals for the year, and why AWAC members should consider joining their committee.

Our second video is from AWAC member-at-large Magdelyn Hammond Helwig.

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Association for Writing Across the Curriculum – Bridging Writing Across the Curriculum communities

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 11d

It’s a busy and exciting time for AWAC — and a great time to get involved.

Learn more or join today: wacassociation.org

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Association for Writing Across the Curriculum – Bridging Writing Across the Curriculum communities

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 11d

As chair, Crystal supports faculty and administrators across contexts in applying research-supported ideas about writing and writing instruction. From launching the expanded AI Statement to revisiting the WAC Principles and Practices, this year’s agenda reflects continuity and momentum.

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Association for Writing Across the Curriculum – Bridging Writing Across the Curriculum communities

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 11d

Crystal Fodrey (University of Louisville) has been with the Association for Writing Across the Curriculum since its founding in 2018, helping build the kind of resilient, cross-disciplinary community that defines this organization.

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Meet the AWAC Executive Committee: Dr. Crystal Fodrey (Chair)

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 11d

Meet AWAC's Executive Committee!

Join us for installments in this video series in which EC members describe what their committee does, their goals for the year, and why AWAC members should consider joining their committee.

Up first is AWAC Chair Dr. Crystal Fodrey.

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theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 14d

Questions about this talk?

Contact Tom Deans, Professor of English, UConn, and Co-Chair, AWAC Research and Publications Committee ([email protected]).

We hope to see you there! ✌️

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theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 14d

In this session, presenters will report on PAIRR’s affordances, limitations, and possible adaptations for different WAC contexts. There will also be ample opportunity for questions.

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theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 14d

The PAIRR approach features (1) readings about AI to promote discussion, (2) paired peer review and rubric-driven AI feedback, and (3) student reflection on feedback and revision. Through funding from the CA Educational Learning Lab, the presenters have expanded the project to 8 colleges.

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theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 14d

Here's a description of the workshop:

Responding to the need for AI-related WAC guidance, and with the support of an AWAC Research Initiative Grant, the presenters created a pedagogical approach that fostered AI literacy, metacognition, and agency development in WAC courses at UC Davis.

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Collaborator Interest - WAC Principles and Practices Revision Groups

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · 14d

AWAC's Research and Publications Committee invites all AWAC members to a workshop on Fri., 10/31, at 2.00p ET.

Join us for "Peer and AI Review and Reflection (PAIRR): A Human-centered Approach to AI Feedback in WAC Classes"

Register for the workshop here: umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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AWAC social media post that reads as follows:

AWAC's research and publications committee presents, "Peer and AI Review and Reflection (PAIRR): A Human-centered Approach to AI Feedback in WAC Classes." Workshop Friday October 31 at 2p eastern, 1p central, 12p mountain, 11a pacific

AWAC social media post that reads as follows:

Marit MacArthur, Continuing Lecturer, Writing Center, University of California, Davis

Anna Mills, Instructor, English Department, College of Marin

Sophia Minnillo, Postdoc, University Writing Program, University of California, Davis

Lisa Sperber, Continuing Lecturer, Writing Center, University of California, Davis

Carl Whithaus, Professor, University Writing Program, University of California, Davis

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theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · Oct 3

If you're interested in participating, please complete this form by end of day on Monday, 10/20: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

If you have questions about this initiative, please e-mail Heather M. Falconer [[email protected]] and Laurie A. Pinkert [[email protected]].

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AWAC welcomes individuals interested in providing feedback on and revising the Statement of WAC Principles and Practices. Individuals are welcome to join one or more of the opportunities listed below....

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theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · Oct 3

In the 11 years since the Statement was released, much empirical research has been conducted, and educational climates internationally have shifted.

And so AWAC welcomes individuals interested in this revision work to join us in this effort through one or more of these opportunities.

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AWAC social media post that reads, “Opportunities to Participate: 1.) Share your insights about how you have used the Statement of WAC Principles and Practices or how you might want to use it in the future (October - 15 minutes)”

AWAC social media post that reads, “Opportunities to Participate: 2.) Review the existing principles statement and offer feedback asynchronously (November - approximately 2-3 hours)

AWAC social media post that reads, “Opportunities to Participate: 3.) Participate in working groups for assessing feedback and revising (Includes monthly synchronous meetings and asynchronous work between late November and February)”

AWAC social media post that reads, “Opportunities to Participate: 4.) Review revised principles and offer feedback asynchronously (March - approximately 2-3 hours)”

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · Oct 3

It's been 11 years since the International Network of WAC Programs and Conference on College Composition and Communication endorsed the Statement of WAC Principles and Practices.

AWAC believes it's time to revisit and assess whether those principles and practices still hold true.

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AWAC social media post that reads “Call for Collaborators: WAC Principles and Practices Revision”

AWAC Board of Consultants – Association for Writing Across the Curriculum

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · Sep 30

Bring in a consultant to:

• Lead campus workshops
• Conduct external reviews
• Support sustainable program growth

Contact a consultant directly or complete our Consultant Request Form available on our website.

wacassociation.org/resource/awa...

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theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · Sep 30

Build a stronger WAC program—with help from AWAC’s Board of Consultants!

These are AWAC members with proven expertise in WAC pedagogy and administration, vetted by the Mentoring and Executive Committees.

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AWAC social media post that reads "Did you know...AWAC has a board of consultants?"

Membership – Association for Writing Across the Curriculum

theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · Sep 29

(Not yet an AWAC member? Learn more here: wacassociation.org/membership/)

Questions about this talk? Contact Tom Deans, Professor of English, UConn, and Chair, AWAC Research and Publications Committee ([email protected]).

We hope to see you there! ✌️

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theofficialawac.bsky.social @theofficialawac.bsky.social · Sep 29

For AWAC members, the team aims to generate a conversation about the pedagogical potential of VR in WAC programs and accessible concerns associated with immersive technologies.

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