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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