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Does your institution have a writing requirement?
Yes
No
What does the writing requirement at your institution consist of?
First-year composition predominately taught by English and/or Writing department (FYC)
First-year seminars taught by faculty across the curriculum (FYWS)
Mid-level writing course
Writing-intensive courses that are located throughout the curriculum (W courses)
Writing in the major
Portfolio
Proficiency exam
Senior thesis or capstone experience
Other
Are there curricular requirements that are not part of the writing requirement but that have writing as an explicit goal?
Yes
No
What curricular requirements have writing as an explicit goal?
Senior capstone or thesis for some or all students
First-year seminar
other requirements
What other curricular requirements have writing as an explicit goal?
Is oral communication a component of an institutional writing requirement?
Oral communication is an explicit goal of first-year writing.
Oral commncation is part of a communication across the curriculum requirement.
Oral communication is a separate general education requirement.
Oral communication is not a component of any institution writing requirements.
We are just beginning to discuss the role of oral communication in our institution's curriculum.
Other
What are other approaches to oral communication?
Are there institution-wide student writing goals?
Yes
No
Have the goals been influenced by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
Yes
No
Are the goals assessed at the institutional level?
Yes
No
How are the college-wide student writing goals assessed?
Students take an essay exam.
Students submit a portfolio.
Professors certify for writing proficiency when students take writing-intensive courses.
Departments assess majors through a senior-culminating experience.
A longitudinal study is conducted.
other
What are other approaches to assessment of institutional goals?
Does your institution have a writing committee?
Yes
No
Who serves on the committee?
First-year writing administrator
Writing center administrator
Writing Across the Curriculum Administrator
Basic Writing administrator
Writing Program Director/Chair of Writing
Writing faculty
English faculty
Faculty across the disciplines
Students
Other
Who else serves on the writing committee?
Does your institution administer the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)?
Yes
No
I don't know
How does your writing program use the NSSE data?
I don't know.
We do nothing with the data.
Data used for assessment.
Data used to argue for additional resources.
Data used to promote the writing program.
Data used to support curricular changes.
Data used to encourage faculty to participate in WAC.
Data used for other purposes.
Were there changes to the writing requirement since the academic year 2012-13?
Yes
No
Which changes took place in regards to the writing requirement?
The writing requirement was dropped.
The writing requirement was added.
The writing requirement was changed.
The writing requirement was expanded.
First-year composition was converted to a first-year writing seminar taught by faculty across the curriculum.
Writing-intensive courses were added to the writing requirement.
Writing-intensive courses were dropped.
Students are required to take more writing-intensive courses than before.
Students are required to take fewer writing-intensive courses than before.
A mid-level required course was added.
A mid-level required course was dropped.
A senior culminating experience was added.
A senior culminating experience was dropped.
Departments are required to articulate their goals and writing requirements.
Other
What other changes took place in regards to the writing requirement?
Were there changes to the assessment of writing at your institution since the 2012-13 academic year?
Yes
No
Which changes took place in regards to assessment?
A college-wide assessment was added.
A college-wide assessment was dropped.
A college-wide assessment was expanded.
A required portfolio was added for all students.
A required portfolio was dropped for all students.
Other
What other changes took place in regards to writing assessment?
Do you foresee changes at the institutional level to the sites of writing on your campus over the next four years?
Yes
No
What type of changes to the institutional sites of writing do you foresee in the next four years?
Changes to the curricular structures or writing requirement
Changes to assessment
Changes to the administrative structures
Changes to expand the writing program or sites of writing on campus
Changes to eliminate or consolidate aspects of the writing program or sites of writing on campus
Changes to the types of staffing
Other
If you foresee changes to the institutional sites of writing do you foresee in the next four years feel free to explain.
Does your institution have a first-year writing requirement, whether explicit or embedded?
Yes
No
What is the institutional home for first-year writing?
Independent Unit
Independent writing department
Independent writing program
Independent writing center
English department
Other academic department
Office of CAO
Other campus unit
There is no home
Multiple homes
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 Seminar (FYS)
Other
How would you describe your first-year writing requirement? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
In the academic year 2016-17, how many students took FYC?
Does your institution accept alternative credit for first-year composition?
Yes
No
If your institution accepts alternative credit for FYC, which mechanism is used? Check all that apply.
Transfer credit from another institution
Dual enrollment
AP/IB results
CLEP
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Other
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 received alternative credit for a FYC course?
Is there a placement mechanism for FYC?
Yes
No
If there is a placement mechanism for FYC, what is it? Check all that apply.
SAT/ACT scores
Accuplacer/ Other standardized test
In-house exam
Directed Self-Placment
Portfolio
Other
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 placed out of a FYC course?
Are there explicit goals for FYC?
Yes
No
If there are explicit goals for FYC, are the goals informed by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
Yes
No
How are the FYC goals assessed? Check all that apply.
Paper Portfolio
Electronic Portfolio
Random Sample
Exam
Professor Certification
Course Evaluation or Grades
Student Survey
No Assessment Takes Place
Other
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer face-to-face sections of FYC?
Yes
No
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer online sections of FYC?
Yes
No
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer hybrid sections of FYC?
Yes
No
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYC were face-to-face?
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYC were online?
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYC were hybrid?
Who has primary responsibility for administering the FYC requirement? See the Glossary for an explanation of these terms.
Solo
FYWA
WPD
Chair of ENG
CAO
Faculty Committee
Responsibilites Shared
Other
Beside the person who has primary responsibility for administering FYC, how many graduate students, staff members, or faculty members have administrative responsibilities for FYC?
0
1
2
3
4
5+
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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)?
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)?
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)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by graduate students in English?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by graduate students in rhetoric/composition?
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?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by the first-year writing director?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYC were taught by Other?
In the 2016-17
academic year
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by PT faculty (hired by the English Department)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by PT faculty (hired by the rhetoric/composition department or program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by PT faculty (hired by another department/program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by graduate students in English?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by graduate students in rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by graduate students from departments outside English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by the first-year writing director?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYC were taught by Other?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by PT faculty (hired by the English Department)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by PT faculty (hired by the rhetoric/composition department or program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by PT faculty (hired by another department or program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by graduate students in English?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage ofsections of hybrid FYC were taught by graduate students in rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by graduate students from departments outside English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by the first-year writing director?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYC were taught by Other?
Do those attending initial training receive additional compensation or course credit?
Yes for anyone teaching a first-year writing course
Yes for full-time faculty only
Yes for part-time faculty only
No
My institution does not have a consistent policy for when people are compensated for training.
Which type of scheduling does your institution follow?
Semester
Quarter
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only semester of FYC?
Yes
No
What is the content for the first or only semester of FYC? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the first or only semester of FYC? Check all that apply - Other - Text
Is there a common syllabus for the second semester of FYC?
Yes
No
What is the content for the second semester of FYC? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
How many quarters/courses of FYC are required? The courses do not need to be sequential.
One
Two
Three
What is the content for the second semester of FYC? Check all that apply - Other - Text
How many semesters of FYC are required?
One semester
Two semesters
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only quarter of FYC?
Yes
No
What is the content for the first or only quarter of FYC? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the first or only quarter of FYC? Check all that apply - Other - Text
Is there a common syllabus for the second quarter of FYC?
Yes
No
What is the content for the second quarter of FYC? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the second quarter of FYC? Check all that apply - Other - Text
Is there a common syllabus for the third quarter of FYC?
Yes
No
What is the content for the third quarter of FYC? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the third quarter of FYC? Check all that apply - Other - Text
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of face-to-face FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of online FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
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18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of face-to-face FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
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18
19
20
21
22
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24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of online FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
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18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
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
12
13
14
15
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18
19
20
21
22
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25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
13
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15
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18
19
20
21
22
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24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of online FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
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18
19
20
21
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25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
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18
19
20
21
22
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24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
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20
21
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of online FYC?
>12
12
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18
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20
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYC?
>12
12
13
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15
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18
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20
21
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
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15
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19
20
21
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of online FYC?
>12
12
13
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15
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20
21
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYC?
>12
12
13
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19
20
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25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
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15
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20
21
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25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester online FYC?
>12
12
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20
21
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25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of face-to-face FYC?
>12
12
13
14
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18
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20
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
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19
20
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of online FYC?
>12
12
13
14
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of face-to face FYC?
>12
12
13
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20
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
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18
19
20
21
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of online FYC?
>12
12
13
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30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of face-to face FYC?
>12
12
13
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19
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
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30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of online FYC?
>12
12
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30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of face-to face FYC?
>12
12
13
14
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
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30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of online FYC?
>12
12
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30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYC?
>12
12
13
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20
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
13
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15
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18
19
20
21
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of online FYC?
>12
12
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30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYC?
>12
12
13
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18
19
20
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
13
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19
20
21
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of online FYC?
>12
12
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20
21
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYC?
>12
12
13
14
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19
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
13
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19
20
21
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of online FYC?
>12
12
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20
21
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26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
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18
19
20
21
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25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of online FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of face-to-face FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of online FYC?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016-17, how many students took FYWS?
Does your institution accept alternative credit for FYWS?
Yes
No
If your institution accepts alternative credit for FYWS, which mechanism is used? Check all that apply.
Transfer credit from another institution
Dual enrollment
AP/IB results
CLEP
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Other
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 received alternative credit for a FYWS course?
Is there a placement mechanism for FYWS?
Yes
No
If there is a placement mechanism for FYWS, what is it? Check all that apply.
SAT/ACT scores
Accuplacer/ Other standardized test
In-house exam
Directed Self-Placment
Portfolio
Other
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 placed out of a FYWS course?
Are there explicit goals for FYWS?
Yes
No
If there are explicit goals for FYWS, are the goals informed by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
Yes
No
How are the FYWS goals assessed? Check all that apply.
Paper Portfolio
Electronic Portfolio
Random Sample
Exam
Professor Certification
Course Evaluation or Grades
Student Survey
No Assessment Takes Place
Other
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer face-to-face sections of FYWS?
Yes
No
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer online sections of FYWS?
Yes
No
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer hybrid sections of FYWS?
Yes
No
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYWS were face-to-face?
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYWS were online?
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYWS were hybrid?
Who has primary responsibility for administering the FYWS requirement? See the Glossary for an explanation of these terms.
Solo
FYWA
WPD
Chair of ENG
CAO
Faculty Committee
Responsibilites Shared
No one
Other
Beside the person who has primary responsibility for administering FYWS, how many graduate students, staff members, or faculty members have administrative responsibilities for FYWS?
0
1
2
3
4
5+
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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)?
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)?
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)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by graduate students in English?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by graduate students in rhetoric/composition?
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?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by the first-year writing director?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYWS were taught by Other?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the English Department)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the rhetoric/composition department or program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by PT faculty (hired by another department/program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by graduate students in English?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by graduate students in rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by graduate students from departments outside English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by the first-year writing director?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYWS were taught by Other?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the English Department)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the rhetoric/composition department or program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by PT faculty (hired by another department or program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by graduate students in English?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by graduate students in rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by graduate students from departments outside English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by the first-year writing director?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYWS were taught by Other?
Do those attending initial training receive additional compensation or course credit?
Yes for anyone teaching a first-year writing course
Yes for full-time faculty only
Yes for part-time faculty only
No
My institution does not have a consistent policy for when people are compensated for training.
Which type of scheduling does your institution follow?
Semester
Quarter
How many semesters of FYWS are required?
One Semester
Two Semesters
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only semester of FYWS?
Yes
No
What is the content for the first or only semester of FYWS? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the first or only semester of FYWS? Check all that apply - Other - Text
Is there a common syllabus for the second semester of FYWS?
Yes
No
What is the content for the second semester of FYWS? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the second semester of FYWS? Check all that apply - Other - Text
How many quarters/courses of FYWS are required? The courses do not need to be sequential.
One
Two
Three
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only quarter of FYWS?
Yes
No
What is the content for the first or only quarter of FYWS? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the first or only quarter of FYWS? Check all that apply - Other - Text
Is there a common syllabus for the second quarter of FYWS?
Yes
No
What is the content for the second quarter of FYWS? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the second quarter of FYWS? Check all that apply - Other - Text
Is there a common syllabus for the third quarter of FYWS?
Yes
No
What is the content for the third quarter of FYWS? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the third quarter of FYWS? Check all that apply - Other - Text
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of face-to-face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
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?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
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 FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of face-to-face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of face-to face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of face-to face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of face-to face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of face-to-face FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of online FYWS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016-17, how many students took FYS?
Does your institution accept alternative credit for FYS?
Yes
No
If your institution accepts alternative credit for FYS, which mechanism is used? Check all that apply.
Transfer credit from another institution
Dual enrollment
AP/IB results
CLEP
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Other
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 received alternative credit for a FYS course?
Is there a placement mechanism for FYS?
Yes
No
If there is a placement mechanism for FYS, what is it? Check all that apply.
SAT/ACT scores
Accuplacer/ Other standardized test
In-house exam
Directed Self-Placment
Portfolio
Other
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 placed out of a FYS course?
Are there explicit goals for FYS?
Yes
No
If there are explicit goals for FYS, are the goals informed by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
Yes
No
How are the FYS goals assessed? Check all that apply.
Paper Portfolio
Electronic Portfolio
Random Sample
Exam
Professor Certification
Course Evaluation or Grades
Student Survey
No Assessment Takes Place
Other
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer face-to-face sections of FYS?
Yes
No
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer online sections of FYS?
Yes
No
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer hybrid sections of FYS?
Yes
No
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYS were face-to-face?
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYS were online?
During the academic year 2016-17, what percentage of sections of FYS were hybrid?
Who has primary responsibility for administering the FYS requirement? See the Glossary for an explanation of these terms.
Solo
FYWA
WPD
Chair of ENG
CAO
Faculty Committee
Responsibilites Shared
No one
Other
Beside the person who has primary responsibility for administering FYS, how many graduate students, staff members, or faculty members have administrative responsibilities for FYS?
0
1
2
3
4
5+
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the English Department)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the rhetoric/composition department or program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by PT faculty (hired by another department/program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by graduate students in English?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by graduate students in rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by graduate students from departments outside English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by the first-year writing director?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of face-to-face FYS were taught by Other?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the English Department)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the rhetoric/composition department or program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by PT faculty (hired by another department/program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by graduate students in English?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by graduate students in rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by graduate students from departments outside English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by the first-year writing director?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of online FYS were taught by Other?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by FT, tenure-line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the English Department?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty in the rhetoric/composition department or program?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by FT, non-tenure line faculty from departments besides English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the English Department)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by PT faculty (hired by the rhetoric/composition department or program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by PT faculty (hired by another department or program)?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by graduate students in English?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by graduate students in rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by graduate students from departments outside English and rhetoric/composition?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by the first-year writing director?
In the 2016-17 academic year, what percentage of sections of hybrid FYS were taught by Other?
Do those attending initial training receive additional compensation or course credit?
Yes for anyone teaching a first-year writing course
Yes for full-time faculty only
Yes for part-time faculty only
No
My institution does not have a consistent policy for when people are compensated for training.
Which type of scheduling does your institution follow?
Semester
Quarter
How many semesters of FYS are required?
One semester
Two semesters
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only semester of FYS?
Yes
No
What is the content for the first or only semester of FYS? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the first or only semester of FYS? Check all that apply - Other - Text
Is there a common syllabus for the second semester of FYS?
Yes
No
What is the content for the second semester of FYS? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the second semester of FYS? Check all that apply - Other - Text
How many quarters/courses of FYS are required? The courses do not need to be sequential.
One
Two
Three
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only quarter of FYS?
Yes
No
What is the content for the first or only quarter of FYS? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the first or only quarter of FYS? Check all that apply - Other - Text
Is there a common syllabus for the second quarter of FYS?
Yes
No
What is the content for the second quarter of FYS? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the second quarter of FYS? Check all that apply - Other - Text
Is there a common syllabus for the third quarter of FYS?
Yes
No
What is the content for the third quarter of FYS? Check all that apply.
Literature
Genre/Modes
Writing about Writing
Themes
WAC/discipline topics
Teaching for Transfer
Research
Multimodal
Other
What is the content for the third quarter of FYS? Check all that apply - Other - Text
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of face-to-face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of face-to-face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
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 FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of face-to-face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of face-to face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of face-to face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of face-to face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of face-to-face FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of online FYS?
>12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the first-year writing requirement at your institution?
Yes
No
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year writing requirement at your institution? Check all that apply.
A requirement for a first-year writing course was added.
A requirement for a first-year writing course was dropped.
The number of required first-year writing courses increased.
The number of required first-year writing courses decreased.
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
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the first-year writing placement mechanism or how alternate credit is granted at your institution?
Yes
No
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year writing placement mechanism or how alternate credit is granted at your institution? Check all that apply.
An exemption for first-year writing was added.
An exemption for first-year writing was dropped.
Alternate credit options were expanded.
Alternate credit options were eliminated.
The placement mechanism changed.
Other
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year writing placement mechanism or how alternate credit is granted at your institution? Check all that apply.- Other - Text
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the first-year writing assessment at your institution?
Yes
No
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year writing assessment at your institution? Check all that apply.
The learning outcomes/goals of first-year writing were added.
The learning outcomes/goals of first-year writing were
The learning outcomes/goals of first-year writing changed.
Assessment of the course/program was added.
Assessment of the course/program was dropped.
Assessment of the course/program changed.
Other
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year writing assessment at your institution? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the first-year curriculum or enrollment caps at your institution?
Yes
No
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year curriculum or enrollment caps at your institution? Check all that apply.
A common syllabus was added.
A common syllabus was eliminated.
The course content changed.
Fully online FYW courses were added.
Fully online FYW courses were eliminated.
Hybrid FYW courses were added.
Hybrid FYW courses were eliminated.
Course caps were raised.
Course caps were lowered.
Other
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year curriculum or enrollment caps at your institution? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the administration or staffing of first year writing at your institution?
Yes
No
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the administration or staffing of first year writing at your institution? Check all that apply
A new full-time first-year writing director position was created and hired.
A first-year writing director position was converted to a tenure line.
A first-year writing director position was converted from a tenure line to a non-tenure line.
Administrative support was increased. (for example add an asst. director)
Administrative support was decreased.
Part-time teaching positions were added
Part-time teaching positions were decreased.
Full-time non-tenure line teaching positions
Full-time non-tenure line teaching positions
Tenure line teaching positions were added.
Tenure line teaching positions were decreased.
Part-time teaching positions were converted to full-time teaching positions.
Full-time teaching positions were converted to part-time teaching positions
Tenure-line teaching positions were converted to non-tenure-line positions
Full-time non-tenure line positions were converted to tenure-line positions
Other
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the administration or staffing of first year writing at your institution? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
Do you foresee changes to the administrative, curricular, or support structures of first-year writing at your institution over the next four years?
Yes
No
If you foresee changes to the administrative, curricular, or support structures of first-year writing at your institution over the next four years, feel free to explain. -TEXT-
Does your institution employ any of the following to teach writing? Check all that apply.
Full-time Non-Tenure Track Faculty (FT-NTT)
Part-time Faculty
Post-docs
Graduate Students
We do not employ any of these different positions.
Are full-time non-tenure track (FT-NTT) faculty part of a union?
Yes
No
For the 2016-17 academic year, what was the average starting salary for FT-NTT faculty?
Less than $25,000
$25,001-30,000
$30,001-35,000
$35,001-40,000
$40,001-45,000
$45,001-50,000
$50,001-60,000
$60,001-70,000
$70,001-80,000
$80,001+
In addition to salary, what benefits do FT-NTT faculty receive? Check all that apply.
Tuition reimbursement/waiver
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Child care benefits
Research funds
Funds to present at conferences
Funds to attend conferences
Opportunities for sabbatical
Individual office space
Shared office space
Private computer
There are no additional benefits.
Other
Do FT-NTT faculty have voting privileges? Check all that apply.
Can vote in the department.
Can vote on an institutional level
Have no voting privileges
Are FT-NTT positions eligible for promotion?
Yes
No
How many courses per year are FT-NTT faculty required to teach?
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12+
It varies.
When hiring FT-NTT faculty, how long is the typical contract?
One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
Five years
More than five years
Other
In addition to teaching, what are the work requirements for FT-NTT faculty? Check all that apply.
Hold office hours
Attend staff meetings
Attend department meetings
Serve on program/department committees
Serve on institution-wide committees
Participate in assessment
Serve as an academic advisor
Other
Are part-time faculty part of a union?
Yes
No
For the 2016-17 academic year, what was the average compensation for part-time faculty per course?
Less than $1000
$1001-1500
$1501-2000
$2001-2500
$2501-3000
$3001-3500
$3501-4000
$4001-4500
$4501-5000
$5000+
In addition to salary, what benefits do part-time faculty receive? Check all that apply.
Tuition reimbursement/waiver
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Child care benefits
Research funds
Funds to present at conferences
Funds to attend conferences
Opportunities for sabbatical
Individual office space
Shared office space
Private computer
There are no additional benefits.
Other
Do part-time faculty have voting privileges? Check all that apply.
Can vote in the department.
Can vote on an institutional level
Have no voting privileges
Are part-time positions eligible for promotion?
Yes
No
How many courses per year are part-time faculty allowed to teach?
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12+
It varies
When hiring part-time faculty, how long is the typical contract?
One semester/quarter
One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
It varies.
Other
In addition to teaching, what are the work requirements for part-time faculty? Check all that apply.
Hold office hours
Attend staff meetings
Attend department meetings
Serve on program/department committees
Serve on institution-wide committees
Participate in assessment
Serve as an academic advisor
Other
Are post-docs part of a union?
Yes
No
For the 2016-17 academic year, what was the average starting salary for post-docs?
Less than $25,000
$25,001-30,000
$30,001-35,000
$35,001-40,000
$40,001-45,000
$45,001-50,000
$50,001-60,000
$60,001-70,000
$70,001-80,000
$80,001+
In addition to salary, what benefits do post-docs receive? Check all that apply.
Tuition reimbursement/waiver
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Child care benefits
Research funds
Funds to present at conferences
Funds to attend conferences
Opportunities for sabbatical
Individual office space
Shared office space
Private computer
There are no additional benefits.
Other
Do post-docs have voting privileges? Check all that apply.
Can vote in the department.
Can vote on an institutional level
Have no voting privileges
Are post-doc positions eligible for promotion?
Yes
No
How many courses per year are post-docs required to teach?
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12+
It varies
When hiring post-docs, how long is the typical contract?
One year
Two years
Three years
Other
In addition to teaching, what are the work requirements for post-doc faculty? Check all that apply.
Hold office hours
Attend staff meetings
Attend department meetings
Serve on program/department committees
Serve on institution-wide committees
Participate in assessment
Serve as an academic advisor
Other
Are graduate students part of a union?
Yes
No
For the 2016-17 academic year, what was the average starting salary for graduate students?
Less than $15,000
$15,001-20,000
$20,001-25,000
$25,001-30,000
$30,001-35,000
$35,001-40,000
$40,001-45,000
$45,001-50,000
$50,000+
In addition to salary, what benefits do graduate students receive? Check all that apply.
Tuition reimbursement/waiver
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Child care benefits
Research funds
Funds to present at conferences
Funds to attend conferences
Opportunities for sabbatical
Individual office space
Shared office space
Private computer
There are no additional benefits.
Other
Do graduate students have voting privileges? Check all that apply.
Can vote in the department.
Can vote on an institutional level
Have no voting privileges
Are graduate student positions eligible for promotion?
Yes
No
How many courses per year are graduate students required to teach?
1
2
3
4
5
It varies.
When hiring graduate students, how long is the typical contract?
One semester/quarter
One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
Five years
More than five years
It varies.
Other
In addition to teaching, what are the work requirements for graduate student faculty? Check all that apply.
Hold office hours
Attend staff meetings
Attend department meetings
Serve on program/department committees
Serve on institution-wide committees
Participate in assessment
Serve as an academic advisor
Other
How many specific writing course(s) beyond the first year does your institution require all students to take? For example, such a course could be a sophomore or junior-level course taught by English or writing faculty. We are NOT asking about writing-intensive courses. The WAC section of the Census will ask about those courses.
0
1
2
3
By which semester must a student complete the first required course beyond FYW?
1st semester of sophomore year
2nd semester of sophomore year
1st semester of junior year
2nd semester of junior year
1st semester of senior year
By graduation
Other
By which semester must a student the second required course beyond FYW?
1st semester of sophomore year
2nd semester of sophomore year
1st semester of junior year
2nd semester of junior year
1st semester of senior year
By graduation
Other
By which semester must a student complete the third course beyond FYW?
1st semester of sophomore year
2nd semester of sophomore year
1st semester of junior year
2nd semester of junior year
1st semester of senior year
By graduation
Other
By which quarter must a student complete the first required course beyond FYW?
1st quarter of sophomore year
2nd quarter of sophomore year
3rd quarter of sophomore year
By graduation
By which quarter must a student complete the second required course beyond FYW?
1st quarter of sophomore year
2nd quarter of sophomore year
3rd quarter of sophomore year
By graduation
By which quarter must a student complete the third course beyond FYW?
1st quarter of sophomore year
2nd quarter of sophomore year
3rd quarter of sophomore year
By graduation
Does the 1st course beyond FYW have explicit goals?
Yes
No
If the 1st course has explicit goals, have they been influenced by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
Yes
No
How are the goals of the 1st course beyond FYW assessed? Check all that apply.
Paper portfolio
Electronic portfolio
Random sample of student writing
Writing exam
Professor evaluation
No assessement takes place
Other
Does the 2nd course beyond FYW have explicit goals?
Yes
No
If the 2nd course has explicit goals, have they been influenced by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
Yes
No
How are the goals of the 2nd course beyond FYW assessed? Check all that apply.
Paper portfolio
Electronic portfolio
Random sample of student writing
Writing exam
Professor evaluation
No assessement takes place
Other
Does the 3rd course beyond FYW explicit goals?
Yes
No
If the 3rd course has explicit goals, have they been influenced by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
Yes
No
How are the goals of the 3rd course beyond FYW assessed? Check all that apply.
Paper portfolio
Electronic portfolio
Random sample of student writing
Writing exam
Professor evaluation
No assessement takes place
Other
What is the content of the 1st course beyond FYW? Check all that apply.
Research writing
Argumentative writing
Writing in the disciplines
Other
What is the content of the 2nd course beyond FYW? Check all that apply.
Research writing
Argumentative writing
Writing in the disciplines
Other
What is the content of the 3rd course beyond FYW? Check all that apply.
Research writing
Argumentative writing
Writing in the disciplines
Other
Does your institution require ALL students complete a senior thesis or other writing-intensive capstone experience?
Yes
No
Is the senior thesis an explicit part of the college writing requirement?
Yes
No
Does your institution require SOME students complete a senior thesis or other writing-intensive capstone experience?
Yes
No
What are the criteria for some students to complete a senior thesis?
The requirements vary by department.
Honors students are required to complete a thesis.
Individual students can choose to complete to complete a senior thesis.
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the requirement for writing courses beyond the first year (not writing-intensive)?
Yes
No
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the requirement for writing courses beyond the first year (not writing-intensive)? Check all that apply.
A required sophomore-level writing course was added.
A required sophomore-level writing course was dropped.
A required junior-level writing course was added.
A required junior-level writing course was added.
Other
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the requirement for writing courses beyond the first year (not writing-intensive)? Check all that apply.- Other - Text
Does your institution have a formal WAC Program?
Yes
No
What does the WAC Program consist of?
WI Courses
Writing Fellows
Writing Enriched Curriculum (WEC)
Faculty Development
Other
What else is part of the WAC Program?
Has any aspect of the WAC Program been influenced by the Statement of WAC Principles and Practices?
Yes
No
Is there professional development available for those teaching in the WAC Program or teaching WI courses?
Yes
No
If faculty attend a seminar or workshop, how are they compensated?
They do not receive compensation.
They receive food at the event.
They receive a stipend.
They receive a grant to be used on course materials.
Other
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
No
How long has the WI requirement been in existence?
Less than a year
1-3 years
4-6 years
7-10 years
11-15 years
15+ years
How many WI courses are required beyond the first-year requirement?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
How many WI courses are part of a first-year requirement?
0
1
2
When do WI courses need to be completed?
By graduation
By end of freshman year
By end of sophomore year
By end of junior year
It depends
Are there explicit goals for the WI courses?
Yes
No
Have the goals been influenced by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
Yes
No
What form of assessment takes place of the WI goals?
Paper portfolio
Electronic portfolio
Random sample of student writing
Writing exam
Professor evaluation
No assessment takes place
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?
Chair of Writing Department
Chief Academic Officer
Curriculum Committee
Writing Program Director
Gen Education Committee
Other Faculty Committee
WAC Administrator
Registrar
Writing Committee
No one
Are there incentives offered for faculty to teach a WI course?
Yes
No
Which incentives are offered to faculty to teach WI courses?
Use of writing fellows
Stipend
Course release
Smaller class size
Credit toward tenure and promotion
In academic year 2016/17, what was the course cap for WI courses?
15
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26-29
30+
Varies by department
No cap
Who has primary responsibility for administering the WAC Program?
WAC Administrator
Writing Program Director
First-Year Writing Administrator
Solo Writing Administrator
English Department Chair
Writing Center Administrator
Chief Academic Officier
Associate Dean/provost
Committee
Responsibilities Shared
Other
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?
0
1
2
3
4
5+
Since the academic year 2012/13 have there been changes to the WI or WAC program?
Yes
No
What changes occurred?
WI requirement added
WI course requirement dropped
Increased number of requried WI courses
Reduced number of WI courses required
A formal WAC program was created.
A formal WAC program was disbanded.
A Full-time WAC director position was created.
A Full-time WAC director position was eliminated.
The WAC Program received additional administrative support.
Other
What other changes occurred?
Do you foresee any major changes to WAC on your campus in the next four years?
Yes
No
Maybe
Feel free to explain any upcoming changes.
Does your institution have a creative writing major?
Yes
No
Does your institution have a writing major (other than creative writing)?
Yes
No
What areas of writing can students specialize in as part of the major? Check all that apply.
General writing major--no specialization
Professional writing
Technical writing
Rhetoric/ composition
Digital/ new media writing
Journalism /media writing
Other
In which department is the major housed?
Writing
English
Humanities
Other
Does your institution have a creative writing minor?
Yes
No
Does your institution have a writing minor (other than creative writing)?
Yes
No
What areas of writing can students specialize in as part of the minor? Check all that apply.
General writing minor--no specialization
Professional writing
Technical writing
Rhetoric/ composition
Digital/ new media writing
Journalism /media writing
Other
In which department is the minor housed?
Writing
English
Humanities
Other
Does your institution offer a masters degree (MA) in writing (not creative writing)?
Yes
No
In which department is the masters program housed?
Writing
English
Humanities
Other
Does your institution have a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in writing (not creative writing)?
Yes
No
In which department is the Ph.D. program housed?
Writing
English
Humanities
Other
Does the graduate coursework include a course on writing program administration?
Yes, required
Yes, optional
No, not offered
Does the graduate coursework include a course on writing center studies?
Yes, required
Yes, optional
No, not offered
Roughly how many graduate students in your program complete their Ph.D.s each year?
1-3
4-6
7-9
10+
Since the academic year 2012/13, have there been changes to the undergraduate writing major or minor?
Yes
No
What were the changes? Check all that apply.
An undergraduate creative writing major was created.
An undergraduate writing major was created (not including creative writing).
An undergraduate crative writing major was eliminated.
An undergraduate writing major was eliminated (not including creative writing).
An undergraduate creative writing minor was created.
An undergraduate writing minor was created (not including creative writing).
An undergraduate creative writing minor was eliminated.
An undergraduate writing minor was eliminated (not including creative writing).
Other.
What were the changes? Check all that apply. - Other--Text
Since the academic year 2012/13, have there been changes to the graduate writing program?
Yes
No
Unsure
What were the changes? Check all that apply.
A Master's degree in creative writing was added.
A Master's degree in creative writing was dropped.
A Master's degree in writing/rhetoric was added.
A Master's degree in writing/rhetoric was dropped.
A Ph.D. in writing/rhetoric was added.
A Ph.D. in writing/rhetoric was dropped.
Other
What were the changes? Check all that apply. - Other--Text
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?
Yes
No
Unsure
Feel free to explain any forthcoming changes.
Does your institution identify basic writing students who may need additional writing support?
Yes
No
How does the institution identify basic writers? Check all that apply.
Directed Self-Placement
SAT/ACT scores
TOEFL scores
International ELL Placement Test
Portfolio
GPA
Admissions office/Student Affairs referral
Advisor referral
Faculty referral
Writing Center referral
Student self-referral
What type of supports are available for basic writers? Check all that apply.
Required basic writing course
Special sections of FYW
Targeted optional writing courses
Summer bridge program
Peer tutoring
Professional tutoring--not including from WPA or WCD
Tutoring from WPA or WCD
Workshops
No services offered
Other
What type of supports are available for basic writers? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
Does your institution have a formal basic writing program?
Yes
No
What is the institutional home of the basic writing program?
English department
Writing department/program
Other academic department
Academic skills program
Writing Center
Other
What percentage of the student body is placed into basic writing?
What is the structure of your basic writing program? Check all that apply. (See Glossary for an explanation of terms)
Prerequisite model
Stretch model
Studio model
Intensive model
Directed self-placement
Mainstreaming model
How many levels of basic writing do you have?
1
2
3
4+
What is the curriculum of the basic writing courses? Check all that apply.
Grammar
Sentence writing
Paragraph writing
Reading and writing
Other
What is the curriculum of the basic writing courses? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
How do students exit basic writing? Check all that apply.
Passing grade in basic writing course
Certification
Porfolio submission
Exit test
Other
How do students exit basic writing? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
Is there a Director of Basic Writing?
Yes
No
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the support for basic writers?
Yes
No
What changes have there been to the support for basic writers? Check all that apply.
Basic writing classes were added
Basic writing classes were dropped.
The number of levels of basic writing was increased.
The number of levels of basic writing was decreased.
A new full-time tenure-line director/coordinator/specialist position was created and filled.
A new full-time non-tenure-line director/coordinator/specialist position was created and filled.
A new full-time staff director/coordinator/specialist position was created and filled.
A new part-time staff director/coordinator/specialist position was created and filled.
A new part-time non-tenure-line director/coordinator/specialist position was created and filled.
Professional tutors were added to the writing center.
The placement mechanism for basic writing was changed.
The content of basic writing courses changed.
The structure of the basic writing courses/program was changed.
Enrollment caps for basic writing courses increased.
Enrollment caps for basic writing courses decreased.
A summer bridge program was added.
A summer bridge program was dropped.
Other.
What are the changes to the support for basic writers? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
Do you foresee changes to the administrative, curricular, or support structures for helping diversely prepared students at your institution over the next four years?
Yes
No
Feel free to explain your answer.
Does your institution have a writing center or learning center with writing tutors?
Yes
No
Is the writing center free-standing or part of another institutional unit?
Free-standing
Part of another institutional unit
If the writing center is not free-standing, what larger institutional unit is it a part of?
Learning center
Learning commons
English department
Tutoring center
Teaching and learning center
Academic support center
Rhetoric/writing department or program
Other
What other larger institutional units house the writing center?
Where is the writing center located? Note: From this point on writing center refers to both free-standing and those located within another unit.
Academic building
Library
Own building
Dorm
Multiple locations
Other
What are other locations for the writing center?
Is there a mission statement for the writing center?
Yes
No
Are there explicit goals for the writing center?
Yes
No
How are the goals assessed?
Student feedback forms
Faculty feedback
Center usage statistics
External review
Analysis of student papers
Other
What other methods of assessment does the writing center utilize?
In addition to providing support for students writing for their courses, what services does the writing center offer? Check all that apply.
Assistance with writing in a language other than English
Assistance with multimodal assignments
Assistance with reading
Assistance with online research
Assistance with oral presentations
Assistance with Powerpoint or other presentation software
Assistance with new media
Assistance with how to lead a class discussion
Assistance with how to prepare a poster presentation
Assistance with job materials
Assistance with graduate school materials
Assistance with other content areas
Assistance for English Language Learners
Asssistance for faculty on syllabus or curriculum development
What events does the writing center offer?
Student workshops
Faculty workshops
Space for student to come together to write
Space for faculty or staff to come together to write
Student writing groups
Faculty writing groups
Speakers
Dissertation or thesis boot camp
Other
What other events does the writing center offer?
What type of appointments does the writing center offer?
scheduled face-to-face appts
drop-in face-to-face appts
scheduled online appts
drop-in online appts
scheduled phone appts
drop-in phone appts
online feedback via e-mail
What is the average length of a consultation or tutorial session offered?
60 minutes
50 minutes
45 minutes
40 minutes
30 minutes
20 minutes
less than 20 minutes
more than 60 minutes
no limit
What percentage of the undergraduate student body had a writing center consultation during the 2016-17 academic year?
How many consultants worked in the writing center during the 2016-17 academic year? UG=undergraduates, GS=graduate students, Fac=faculty, PT=professional tutors, Vol=volunteers
On average, what percentage of a week's consultations are staffed by each group? For example, if your center offers 100 hours of consultations a week and 50 hours are filled by undergraduates and 25 hours by both graduate students and professional tutors, then the percentage would be 50% undergraduate, 25% graduate students, and 25% professional tutors.
How are undergraduate consultants initially trained?
Full-credit course
Half-credit course
Staff meetings
Workshops before semester begins
No training available
How are graduate consultants initially trained?
Full-credit course
Half-credit course
Staff meetings
Workshops before semester begins
No training available
How are faculty consultants initially trained?
Full-credit course
Half-credit course
Staff meetings
Workshops before semester begins
No training available
How are professional consultants initially trained?
Full-credit course
Half-credit course
Staff meetings
Workshops before semester begins
No training available
How are volunteer consultants initially trained?
Full-credit course
Half-credit course
Staff meetings
Workshops before semester begins
No training available
What on-going professional development opportunities are provided undergraduate consultants?
Attend national conferences
Attend regional conferences
Present at national conferences
Present at regional conferences
Read professional journals
Outside speakers
Staff meetings
Semester inservice or workshop
Reflections
Meeting with Director
No opportunities available
What on-going professional development opportunities are provided graduate consultants?
Attend national conferences
Attend regional conferences
Present at national conferences
Present at regional conferences
Read professional journals
Outside speakers
Staff meetings
Semester inservice or workshop
Reflections
Meeting with Director
No opportunities available
What on-going professional development opportunities are provided faculty consultants?
Attend national conferences
Attend regional conferences
Present at national conferences
Present at regional conferences
Read professional journals
Outside speakers
Staff meetings
Semester inservice or workshop
Reflections
Meeting with Director
No opportunities available
What on-going professional development opportunities are provided professional consultants?
Attend national conferences
Attend regional conferences
Present at national conferences
Present at regional conferences
Read professional journals
Outside speakers
Staff meetings
Semester inservice or workshop
Reflections
Meeting with Director
No opportunities available
What on-going professional development opportunities are provided volunteer consultants?
Attend national conferences
Attend regional conferences
Present at national conferences
Present at regional conferences
Read professional journals
Outside speakers
Staff meetings
Semester inservice or workshop
Reflections
Meeting with Director
No opportunities available
How are the undergradaute consultants compensated?
Hourly wage
Stipend
Course credit
How are the graduate consultants compensated?
Hourly wage
Stipend
Tuition waiver
Course credit
Release time
How are the faculty consultants compensated?
Hourly wage
Stipend
Faculty salary
Release time/Course credit
How are the professional consultants compensated?
Hourly wage
Stipend
Faculty salary
Other (Tuition waiver, release time)
Who has primary responsibility for directing the writing center or overseeing the writing tutors if the tutors are part of a different institutional unit?
One person administers all sites of writing on campus
Writing Center Administrator (WCA)
Learning Center Administrator (LCA)
Other
In addition to the person who has primary responsibility, how many undergraduates, graduate students, staff members, or faculty members have administrative responsibilities for the writing center?
0
1
2
3
4
5+
Does the writing center have a faculty advisory committee?
Yes
No
Feel free to explain the role of the advisory committee.
Since the academic year 2012/13 have there been changes to the writing center at your institution (not including staffing)?
Yes
No
What changes have been made?
Writing Center added
Writing Center closed
Satellite located added
Satellite located closed
Merged with a learning commons
Became an independent unit
Writing Fellows Program added
Writing Fellows Programs dropped
Added services
Dropped services
Added full-credit training course
Dropped full-credit training course
Added online tutoring
Dropped online tutoring
Went from drop-in only to include scheduled appointments
Began to offer workshops
Stopped offering workshops
Writing center moved
What other changes have been made to the writing center?
Since the academic year 2012/13 have there been changes to the staffing or administration of the writing center at your institution?
Yes
No
What changes were made to the staffing or administration of the writing center?
Full-time Writing Center Admininstrator Position Created
Full-time Writing Center Administrator position eliminated
Writing Center Administrator position converted to tenure track
Writing center administrator position converted to non-tenure track
Writing Center Administrator position converted to a faculty position
Writing Center Administrator position converted to a staff position
Writing Center Administrator position converted to full time
Writing Center Administrator position coverted to part time
Peer tutor positions increased
Peer tutor positions decreased
Graduate positions increased
Graduate positions decreased
Professional tutor positions increased
Professional tutor positions decreased
Undergraduate consultants replaced by professional consultants
Undergraduate consultants replaced by graduate consultants
Graduate consultants replaced by undergraduate consultants
Graduate consultants replaced by professional consultants
Professional consultants replaced by undergraduate consultants
Professional consultants replaced by graduate consultants
Hired a full-time multilingual writing specialist
Hired a part time multilingual writing specialist
What other changes have been made to the staffing or administration of the writing center?
Do you foresee changes to the writing center over the next four years?
Yes
No
Feel free to explain these upcoming changes.
Does your institution have a writing fellows program? (See glossary for definitions)
Yes
No
What is the institutional home for the Writing fellows?
independent unit
independent writing department or program
independent writing center
English Department
Other academic department or campus unit
Office of the Chief Academic Officer
Multiple Homes
How old is the writing fellows program?
Less than one year
1-3 years
4-5 years
6-7 years
8-10 years
11-15 years
16-20 years
20+ years
How is the writing fellows program funded?
Separate budget
Writing center budget
Writing program budget
English department budget
Chief academic officer's budget
Student fees
Other
Do the writing fellows work both as fellows and in the writing center?
Students work both as writing fellows and writing center tutors.
Writing fellows and writing center tutors are two separate groups.
If two separate groups, how are they staffed?
Writing fellows are graduate students, and writing center tutors are undergraduates.
Writing fellows are undergraduates, and writing center tutors are professional tutors.
Writing fellows and writing center tutors are both undergraduates, but students do not do both jobs.
Writing fellows and writing center tutors are both graduate students but do not do both jobs.
Other
Do the writing fellows regularly attend the class they are assigned to work with?
Yes
No
On average, how many students does each writing fellow work with for a course?
<8
8-9
10
12
14
15+
How are the writing fellows compensated?
Hourly wage
Stipend
Tuition waver
Course credit
Graduate assistantship
Is there support for domestic and international English Language Learners (ELLs)?
Yes, for both domestic and international
Yes, for only domestic ELLs
Yes, for only international ELLs
No
Is support for English Language Learners (ELLs) separate from basic writing?
Yes
No
What percentage of the student body is placed into ELL writing courses, both required and optional?
What is the institutional home of the ELL writing courses?
Intensive English program
English department
Writing deparment or program
Office of the chief academic officer
Office of student affairs
Other
What is the institutional home of the ELL writing courses? - Other - Text
Who has primary responsibility for administering support for English Language Learners?
Full-time tenure line director/coordinator
Full-time non-tenure line director/coordinator
Full-time staff director/coordinator
First-year writing administrator
Writing Center Director
WAC director
Other
Does your institution identify domestic English Language Learners (ELLs) who may need additional writing support?
Yes
No
How does the institution identify domestic English Language Learners? Check all that apply.
Directed Self-Placement
SAT/ACT scores
TOEFL scores
International ELL Placement Test
Portfolio
GPA
Admissions office/Student Affairs referral
Advisor referral
Faculty referral
Writing Center referral
Student self-referral
What type of supports are available for domestic English Language Learners (ELLs)? Check all that apply.
Required basic writing course
Special sections of FYW
Targeted optional writing courses
Summer bridge program
Peer tutoring
Professional tutoring--not including from WPA or WCD
Tutoring from WPA or WCD
Workshops
Does your institution identify international English Language Learners (ELLs) who may need additional writing support?
Yes
No
How does the institution identify International English Language Learners? Check all that apply.
Directed Self-Placement
SAT/ACT scores
TOEFL scores
International ELL Placement Test
Portfolio
GPA
Admissions office/Student Affairs referral
Advisor referral
Faculty referral
Writing Center referral
Student self-referral
What type of supports are available for International English Language Learners (ELLs)? Check all that apply.
Required basic writing course
Special sections of FYW
Targeted optional writing courses
Summer bridge program
Peer tutoring
Professional tutoring--not including from WPA or WCD
Tutoring from WPA or WCD
Workshops
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the support for English Language Learners (ELLs)?
Yes
No
What changes have there been to the support for English Language Learners (ELLs)? Check all that apply.
Courses for ELLs were added.
Courses for ELLs were dropped.
A new full-time tenure-line director/coordinator/specialist position was created and filled.
A new full-time non-tenure-line director/coordinator/specialist position was created and filled.
A new full-time staff director/coordinator/specialist position was created and filled.
A new part-time staff director/coordinator/specialist position was created and filled.
A new part-time non-tenure-line director/coordinator/specialist position was created and filled.
Professional tutors were added to the writing center.
The placement mechanism was changed.
Enrollment caps for ELL writing courses increased.
Enrollment caps for ELL writing courses decreased.
Other.
What changes have there been to the support for English Language Learners (ELLs)? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
Do you foresee changes to the administrative, curricular, or support structures for helping diversely prepared students at your institution over the next four years?
Yes
No
Feel free to explain your answer.
How is the Writing Program Director or Chair of the Writing Department position (WPD) classified?
TT
NTT-FT
NTT-PT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-FT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-PT
Staff-FT
Staff-PT
Where does the WPD's tenure line reside?
English
Rhetoric/Composition
Writing Studies
Writing
Other
What is the educational level of the WPD?
PhD
EdD
MFA
Masters (not MFA)
In what academic discipline is the WPD credentialed? (Check all that apply)
English
Creative Writing
Rhetoric/Composition/Writing Studies
Education
Linguistics
Other
What is the annual salary of the WPD?
30,001-40,000
40,001-50,000
50,001-60,000
60,001-70,000
70,001-80,000
80,001-90,000
90,001-100,000
100,000+
Does the WPD receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
yes
no
What is the additional compensation for the WPD?
Release or reassign time
Additional income
Both release time and additional income
To whom does the WPD report?
Chair of the department
CAO
Associate Dean or Provost
Dean of students
Faculty committee
Was the WPD hired for this position?
Yes
No
If the WPD was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
The position rotates among faculty in the department.
The position rotates among all faculty.
Previous director retired or left the position.
The director started the program after being hired.
Other
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the WPD have? Check all that apply.
Teach courses
Tutor students
Train tutors, TAs, or professional staff
faculty workshops
student workshops
WPD does not have teaching responsibilities
On average, how many courses per year does the WPD teach?
1
2
3
4
5
6
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for WPD administrative responsibilities?
1
2
3
4
5+
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the WPD?
Develop curriculum
Create Program Documents
Write grants
Conduct assessment
Consult with individual faculty or departments across the disciplines
Hire (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Supervise (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Mentor (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Schedule writing courses
Place students into writing courses
Facilitate placement exam
Oversee exemption and/or transfer credit
Advertise program
Oversee program budget
Plan events
Maintain program/department/center website
Serve on university committees
Serve as an academic advisor
How is the First-Year Writing Administrator position (FYWA) classified?
TT
NTT-FT
NTT-PT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-FT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-PT
Staff-FT
Staff-PT
Where does the FYWA's tenure line reside?
English
Rhetoric/Composition
Writing Studies
Writing
Other
What is the educational level of the FYWA?
PhD
EdD
MFA
Masters (not MFA_
BA/BS
In what academic discipline is the FYWA credentialed? (Check all that apply)
English
Creative Writing
Rhetoric/Composition/Writing Studies
Education
Linguistics
Other
What is the annual salary of the FYWA?
30,001-40,000
40,001-50,000
50,001-60,000
60,001-70,000
70,001-80,000
80,001-90,000
90,001-100,000
100,000+
Does the FYWA receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
yes
no
What is the additional compensation for the FYWA?
Release or reassign time
Additional income
Both release time and additional income
To whom does the FYWA report?
Chair of the department
CAO
Associate Dean or Provost
Dean of students
Faculty committee
Was the FYWA hired for this position?
Yes
No
If the FYWA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
The position rotates among faculty in the department.
The position rotates among all faculty.
Previous director retired or left the position.
Other
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the FYWA have? Check all that apply.
Teach courses
Tutor students
Train tutors, TAs, or professional staff
faculty workshops
student workshops
FYWA does not have teaching responsibilities
On average, how many courses per year does the FYWA teach?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for the administrative responsibilities of the FYWA?
1
2
3
4
5+
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the FYWA?
Develop curriculum
Create Program Documents
Write grants
Conduct assessment
Consult with individual faculty or departments across the disciplines
Hire (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Supervise (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Mentor (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Schedule
Place students into writing courses
Facilitate placement exam
Oversee exemption and/or transfer credit
Advertise program
Oversee program budget
Plan events
Maintain program/department/center website
Serve on university committees
Serve as an academic advisor
How is the Solo Writing Administrator position (SWA) classified?
TT
NTT-FT
NTT-PT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-FT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-PT
Staff-FT
Staff-PT
Where does the SWA's tenure line reside?
English
Rhetoric/Composition
Writing Studies
Writing
Other
What is the educational level of the SWA?
PhD
EdD
MFA
Masters (not MFA)
In what academic discipline is the SWA credentialed? (Check all that apply)
English
Creative Writing
Rhetoric/Composition/Writing Studies
Education
Linguistics
Other
What is the annual salary of the SWA?
30,001-40,000
40,001-50,000
50,001-60,000
60,001-70,000
70,001-80,000
80,001-90,000
90,001-100,000
100,000+
Does the SWA receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
yes
no
What is the additional compensation for the SWA?
Release or reassign time
Additional income
Both release time and additional income
To whom does the SWA report?
Chair of the department
CAO
Associate Dean or Provost
Dean of students
Faculty committee
Was the SWA hired for this position?
Yes
No
If the SWA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
The position rotates among faculty in the department.
The position rotates among all faculty.
Previous director retired or left the position.
Other
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the SWA have? Check all that apply.
Teach courses
Tutor students
Train tutors, TAs, or professional staff
faculty workshops
student workshops
On average, how many courses per year does the SWA teach?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for SWA administrative responsibilities?
1
2
3
4
5+
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the SWA?
Develop curriculum
Create Program Documents
Write grants
Conduct assessment
Consult with individual faculty or departments across the disciplines
Hire (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Supervise (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Mentor (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Schedule writing courses
Place students into writing courses
Facilitate placement exam
Oversee exemption and/or transfer credit
Advertise program
Oversee program budget
Plan events
Maintain program/department/center website
Serve on university committees
Serve as an academic advisor
How is the Writing Across the Curriculum Administrator position (WACA) classified?
TT
NTT-FT
NTT-PT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-FT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-PT
Staff-FT
Staff-PT
Where does the WACA's tenure line reside?
English
Rhetoric/Composition
Writing Studies
Writing
Other
What is the educational level of the WACA?
PhD
EdD
MFA
Masters (not MFA)
In what academic discipline is the WACA credentialed? (Check all that apply)
English
Creative Writing
Rhetoric/Composition/Writing Studies
Education
Linguistics
Other
What is the annual salary of the WACA?
30,001-40,000
40,001-50,000
50,001-60,000
60,001-70,000
70,001-80,000
80,001-90,000
90,001-100,000
100,000+
Does the WACA receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
yes
no
What is the additional compensation for the WACA?
Release or reassign time
Additional income
Both release time and additional income
To whom does the WACA report?
Chair of the department
CAO
Associate Dean or Provost
Other
Was the WACA hired for this position?
Yes
No
If the WACA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
The position rotates among faculty in the department.
The position rotates among all faculty.
Previous director retired or left the position.
The director started the program after being hired.
Other
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the WACA have? Check all that apply.
Teach courses
Tutor students
Train tutors, TAs, or professional staff
faculty workshops
student workshops
WACA does not have teaching responsibilities
On average, how many courses per year does the WACA teach?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for WACA administrative responsibilities?
1
2
3
4
5+
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the WACA?
Develop curriculum
Create Program Documents
Write grants
Conduct assessment
Consult with individual faculty or departments across the disciplines
Hire (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Supervise (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Mentor (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Schedule writing courses
Place students into writing courses
Facilitate placement exam
Oversee exemption and/or transfer credit
Advertise program
Oversee program budget
Plan events
Maintain program/department/center website
Serve on university committees
Serve as an academic advisor
How is the Writing Center Administrator position (WCA) classified?
TT
NTT-FT
NTT-PT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-FT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-PT
Staff-FT
Staff-PT
Where does the WCA's tenure line reside?
English
Rhetoric/Composition
Writing Studies
Writing
Other
What is the educational level of the WCA?
PhD
EdD
MFA
Masters (not MFA)
BA/BS
In what academic discipline is the WCA credentialed? (Check all that apply)
English
Creative Writing
Rhetoric/Composition/Writing Studies
Education
Linguistics
Other
What is the annual salary of the WCA?
30,001-40,000
40,001-50,000
50,001-60,000
60,001-70,000
70,001-80,000
80,001-90,000
90,001-100,000
100,000+
Does the WCA receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
yes
no
What is the additional compensation for the WCA?
Release or reassign time
Additional income
Both release time and additional income
To whom does the WCA report?
Chair of the department
FYWA
WPD
WACA
CAO
Assoc Dean or Provost
Dean of Students
Director of Learning or Academic Success Center or Commons
Other
Was the WCA hired for this position?
Yes
No
If the WCA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
The position rotates among faculty in the department.
The position rotates among all faculty.
Previous director retired or left the position.
The director started the program after being hired.
Other
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the WCA have? Check all that apply.
Teach courses
Tutor students
Train tutors, TAs, or professional staff
faculty workshops
student workshops
WCA does not have teaching responsibilities
On average, how many courses per year does the WCA teach?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for WCA administrative responsibilities?
1
2
3
4
5+
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the WCA?
Develop curriculum
Create Program Documents
Write grants
Conduct assessment
Consult with individual faculty or departments across the disciplines
Hire (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Supervise (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Mentor (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Schedule writing courses
Place students into writing courses
Facilitate placement exam
Oversee exemption and/or transfer credit
Advertise program
Oversee program budget
Plan events
Maintain program/department/center website
Serve on university committees
Serve as an academic advisor
How is the Learning Center Administrator position (LCA) classified?
TT
NTT-FT
NTT-PT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-FT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-PT
Staff-FT
Staff-PT
Where does the LCA's tenure line reside?
English
Rhetoric/Composition
Writing Studies
Writing
Other
What is the educational level of the LCA?
PhD
EdD
MFA
Masters (not MFA)
In what academic discipline is the LCA credentialed? (Check all that apply)
English
Creative Writing
Rhetoric/Composition/Writing Studies
Education
Linguistics
Other
What is the annual salary of the LCA?
30,001-40,000
40,001-50,000
50,001-60,000
60,001-70,000
70,001-80,000
80,001-90,000
90,001-100,000
100,000+
Does the LCA receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
yes
no
What is the additional compensation for the LCA?
Release or reassign time
Additional income
Both release time and additional income
To whom does the LCA report?
Chair of the department
FYWA
WPD
WACA
CAO
Assoc Dean or Provost
Dean of Students
Director of Learning or Academic Success Center or Commons
Other
Was the LCA hired for this position?
Yes
No
If the LCA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
The position rotates among faculty in the department.
The position rotates among all faculty.
Previous director retired or left the position.
The director started the program after being hired.
Other
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the LCA have? Check all that apply.
Teach courses
Tutor students
Train tutors, TAs, or professional staff
faculty workshops
student workshops
LCA does not have teaching responsibilities
On average, how many courses per year does the LCA teach?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for LCA administrative responsibilities?
1
2
3
4
5+
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the LCA?
Develop curriculum
Create Program Documents
Write grants
Conduct assessment
Consult with individual faculty or departments across the disciplines
Hire (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Supervise (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Mentor (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Schedule writing courses
Place students into writing courses
Facilitate placement exam
Oversee exemption and/or transfer credit
Advertise program
Oversee program budget
Plan events
Maintain program/department/center website
Serve on university committees
Serve as an academic advisor
How is the Basic Writing Administrator position (BWA) classified?
TT
NTT-FT
NTT-PT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-FT
Hybrid Faculty/Staff-PT
Staff-FT
Staff-PT
Where does the BWA's tenure line reside?
English
Rhetoric/Composition
Writing Studies
Writing
Other
To whom does the BWA report?
Chair of the department
CAO
Assoc Dean or Provost
WPD
Other
Was the BWA hired for this position?
Yes
No
If the BWA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
The position rotates among faculty in the department.
The position rotates among all faculty.
Previous director retired or left the position.
The director started the program after being hired.
Embedded within the responsibilities of the chair of the department
Other
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the BWA have? Check all that apply.
Teach courses
Tutor students
Train tutors, TAs, or professional staff
faculty workshops
student workshops
On average, how many courses per year does the BWA teach?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for BWA administrative responsibilities?
1
2
3
4
5+
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the BWA?
Develop curriculum
Create Program Documents
Write grants
Conduct assessment
Consult with individual faculty or departments across the disciplines
Hire (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Supervise (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Mentor (tutors, professional staff, or teaching faculty)
Schedule writing courses
Place students into writing courses
Facilitate placement exam
Oversee exemption and/or transfer credit
Advertise program
Oversee program budget
Plan events
Maintain program/department/center website
Serve on university committees
Serve as an academic advisor
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Carnegie Class
Doctoral
Masters
Baccalaureate
Seminaries/Bible colleges
Art/design
Other prof schools
Tribal
Mixed Baccalaureate and Associates
Size
Under 1000
1000-4999
5000-9999
10,000-19,999
20,000 and above
Geography
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AZ
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CO
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DC
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FL
GA
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ID
IL
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ME
MD
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PA
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TN
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UT
VT
VA
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WA
WV
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WY
MSI
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs)
Other Type of MSI
Other Cohorts
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Small Liberal Arts Colleges
Public Institution
public
private