Stetson University2017 Institution Survey
Institutional requirements and goals--Writing Requirement
What does the writing requirement at your institution consist of?
First-year seminars taught by faculty across the curriculum (FYWS)
Writing-intensive courses that are located throughout the curriculum (W courses)
Writing in the major
Are there curricular requirements that are not part of the writing requirement but that have writing as an explicit goal?
Yes
What curricular requirements have writing as an explicit goal?
Senior capstone or thesis for some or all students
First-year seminar
other requirements
Is oral communication a component of an institutional writing requirement?
We are just beginning to discuss the role of oral communication in our institution's curriculum.
Institutional requirements and goals--College Writing Goals
What are other approaches to assessment of institutional goals?
Two Gen Ed WI interdisciplinary seminars are routinely sampled for Gen Ed writing assessment.
Institutional requirements and goals--Writing Committee
Who serves on the committee?
Writing Program Director/Chair of Writing
Faculty across the disciplines
Institutional requirements and goals--National Survey of Student Engagement
Does your institution administer the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)?
Yes
Institutional requirements and goals--Changes to Writing Program
Which changes took place in regards to the writing requirement?
The writing requirement was expanded.
Writing-intensive courses were added to the writing requirement.
Students are required to take more writing-intensive courses than before.
Departments are required to articulate their goals and writing requirements.
Were there changes to the assessment of writing at your institution since the 2012-13 academic year?
Yes
What other changes took place in regards to writing assessment?
longitudinal study for four years to assess effectiveness of new requirement
Do you foresee changes at the institutional level to the sites of writing on your campus over the next four years?
Yes
What type of changes to the institutional sites of writing do you foresee in the next four years?
Changes to assessment
Changes to the administrative structures
If you foresee changes to the institutional sites of writing do you foresee in the next four years feel free to explain.
I expect more work to be done in WID, more connection to the School of Business, and an expansion of the Writing Center to include Speaking, Information Literacy, and Critical Thinking.
First-Year Writing--General Description
Does your institution have a first-year writing requirement, whether explicit or embedded?
Yes
How would you describe your first-year writing requirement? Check all that apply. See Glossary for definitions.
First-Year Composition (FYC)
First-Year Writing Seminar (FYWS)
First-Year Writing--First-Year Composition: Placement & Transfer
If your institution accepts alternative credit for FYC, which mechanism is used? Check all that apply.
Transfer credit from another institution
Dual enrollment
If there is a placement mechanism for FYC, what is it? Check all that apply.
Directed Self-Placment
First-Year Writing--First-Year Composition: Goals
First-Year Writing--First-Year Composition: Delivery Methods
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYC were face-to-face?
100
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYC were online?
0
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYC were hybrid?
0
First-Year Writing--First-Year Composition: Staffing
Who has primary responsibility for administering the FYC requirement? See the Glossary for an explanation of these terms.
8
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the English Department?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the English Department?
100
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by PT faculty (hired by the English Department)?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by PT faculty (hired by the rhetoric/composition department or program)?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by PT faculty (hired by another department/program)?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by graduate students in English?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by graduate students in rhetoric/composition?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by graduate students from departments outside English and rhetoric/composition?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by the first-year writing director?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by Other?
0
First-Year Writing--First-Year Composition: Training
Do those attending initial training receive additional compensation or course credit?
No
First-Year Writing--First-Year Composition: Curriculum
What is the content for the first or only semester of FYC? Check all that apply.
Writing about Writing
First-Year Writing--First-Year Composition: Course Caps
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of face-to-face FYC?
12
First-Year Writing--First-Year Writing Seminar: Placement & Transfer
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 received alternative credit for a FYWS course?
0
First-Year Writing--First-Year Writing Seminar: Goals
If there are explicit goals for FYWS, are the goals informed by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
Yes
First-Year Writing--First-Year Writing Seminar: Delivery Methods
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYWS were face-to-face?
100
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYWS were online?
0
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYWS were hybrid?
0
First-Year Writing--First-Year Writing Seminar: Staffing
Who has primary responsibility for administering the FYWS requirement? See the Glossary for an explanation of these terms.
Responsibilites Shared
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the English Department?
14
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
76
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the English Department?
10
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the English Department)?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the rhetoric/composition department or program)?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by PT faculty (hired by another department/program)?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by graduate students in English?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by graduate students in rhetoric/composition?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by graduate students from departments outside English and rhetoric/composition?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by the first-year writing director?
0
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by Other?
0
First-Year Writing--First-Year Writing Seminar: Training
For FYWS, what types of initial training is provided? Check all that apply.
| FT-TT English/ Writing Faculty | FT-TT Faculty from other disciplines | FT-NTT English/ Writing Faculty | FT-NTT Faculty from other disciplines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||||
| Required Workshops | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Optional Course | Yes | |||
| Optional Workshops | Yes | Yes | ||
| Individual Meetings with Director | ||||
| Weekly Staff Meetings | ||||
| Monthly Staff Meetings | ||||
| No training is provided | ||||
| Other |
Do those attending initial training receive additional compensation or course credit?
No
For FYWS, what types of on-going professional development is provided? Check all that apply.
| FT-TT English/ Writing Faculty | FT-TT Faculty from other disciplines | FT-NTT English/ Writing Faculty | FT-NTT Faculty from other disciplines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attend Conferences | ||||
| Present at Conferences | ||||
| Access to Professional Journals | ||||
| Outside Speakers | ||||
| Required Weekly Meetings | ||||
| Optional Weekly Meetings | ||||
| Required Monthly Meetings | ||||
| Optional Monthly Meetings | ||||
| Workshops or In-Service | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Meetings with Director | ||||
| Other |
First-Year Writing--First-Year Writing Seminar: Curriculum
What is the content for the first or only semester of FYWS? Check all that apply.
Themes
First-Year Writing--First-Year Writing Seminar: Course Caps
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of face-to-face FYWS?
16
First-Year Writing--First-Year Seminar: Goals
If there are explicit goals for FYS, are the goals informed by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
No
First-Year Writing--Changes to First-Year Writing
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the first-year writing requirement at your institution?
Yes
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year writing requirement at your institution? Check all that apply.
Other
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year writing requirement at your institution? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
Students do not take a FYC any more
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the first-year writing placement mechanism or how alternate credit is granted at your institution?
No
Upper Level Writing Courses--Senior Culminating Experience
Does your institution require ALL students complete a senior thesis or other writing-intensive capstone experience?
No
Does your institution require SOME students complete a senior thesis or other writing-intensive capstone experience?
Yes
What are the criteria for some students to complete a senior thesis?
The requirements vary by department.
Writing across the curriculum (WAC)--General Description
What does the WAC Program consist of?
WI Courses
Writing Fellows
Writing Enriched Curriculum (WEC)
Faculty Development
Has any aspect of the WAC Program been influenced by the Statement of WAC Principles and Practices?
Yes
Is there professional development available for those teaching in the WAC Program or teaching WI courses?
Yes
If faculty attend a seminar or workshop, how are they compensated?
They receive food at the event.
Writing across the curriculum (WAC)--Writing-Intensive Courses
Does your institution require all students to take writing-intensive (WI or W) courses taught by departments other than English or Writing? See Glossary for definitions.
Yes
What form of assessment takes place of the WI goals?
Random sample of student writing
What are the criteria for a WI course?
Number of pages or words written
Revision
Time discussing writing In class
Written or verbal feedback from instructor
Percentage of course grade in writing
Who certifies that a course fulfills WI designation?
Chief Academic Officer
Curriculum Committee
Writing Program Director
Gen Education Committee
Writing across the curriculum (WAC)--Administration
Who has primary responsibility for administering the WAC Program?
Writing Program Director
In addition to the person who has primary responsibility for WAC, how many graduate students, staff members, or faculty members have administrative responsibilities for WAC?
1
Writing across the curriculum (WAC)--Changes to WAC
Since the academic year 2012/13 have there been changes to the WI or WAC program?
Yes
Do you foresee any major changes to WAC on your campus in the next four years?
Maybe
The undergraduate and graduate writing major and minor--Description of Undergraduate Major
The undergraduate and graduate writing major and minor--Description of Undergraduate Minor
The undergraduate and graduate writing major and minor--Description of Graduate Programs
Does your institution offer a masters degree (MA) in writing (not creative writing)?
Yes
Does your institution have a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in writing (not creative writing)?
No
The undergraduate and graduate writing major and minor--Changes to the Major, Minor, or Graduate Programs
Do you foresee changes to the administrative, curricular, or support structures of the writing major, minor, or graduate programs at your institution over the next four years?
Unsure
Feel free to explain any forthcoming changes.
We're proposing an interdisciplinary writing minor to be housed in English. It has a decent chance of being approved.
Administrative positions--Writing Program Director or Chair of a Writing Department (WPD)
How is the Writing Program Director or Chair of the Writing Department position (WPD) classified?
TT
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the WPD have? Check all that apply.
Teach courses
faculty workshops
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for WPD administrative responsibilities?
2
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the WPD?
Develop curriculum
Create Program Documents
Conduct assessment
Consult with individual faculty or departments across the disciplines
Oversee exemption and/or transfer credit
Oversee program budget
Plan events
Maintain program/department/center website
Serve on university committees
Serve as an academic advisor