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Does your institution have a writing requirement?
What does the writing requirement at your institution consist of?
Are there curricular requirements that are not part of the writing requirement but that have writing as an explicit goal?
What curricular requirements have writing as an explicit goal?
What other curricular requirements have writing as an explicit goal?
Is oral communication a component of an institutional writing requirement?
What are other approaches to oral communication?
Are there institution-wide student writing goals?
Have the goals been influenced by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
Are the goals assessed at the institutional level?
How are the college-wide student writing goals assessed?
What are other approaches to assessment of institutional goals?
Does your institution have a writing committee?
Who serves on the committee?
Who else serves on the writing committee?
Does your institution administer the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)?
How does your writing program use the NSSE data?
Were there changes to the writing requirement since the academic year 2012-13?
Which changes took place in regards to the writing requirement?
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?
Which changes took place in regards to assessment?
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?
What type of changes to the institutional sites of writing do you foresee in the next four years?
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?
What is the institutional home for first-year writing?
How would you describe your first-year writing requirement? Check all that apply. See Glossary for definitions.
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?
If your institution accepts alternative credit for FYC, which mechanism is used? Check all that apply.
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 received alternative credit for a FYC course?
Is there a placement mechanism for FYC?
If there is a placement mechanism for FYC, what is it? Check all that apply.
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 placed out of a FYC course?
Are there explicit goals for FYC?
If there are explicit goals for FYC, are the goals informed by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
How are the FYC goals assessed? Check all that apply.
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer face-to-face sections of FYC?
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer online sections of FYC?
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer hybrid sections of FYC?
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.
Beside the person who has primary responsibility for administering FYC, how many graduate students, staff members, or faculty members have administrative responsibilities for FYC?
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 <strong>academic year</strong>
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?
For FYC, what types of initial training is provided? Check all that apply.
Do those attending initial training receive additional compensation or course credit?
For FYC, what types of on-going professional development is provided? Check all that apply.
Which type of scheduling does your institution follow?
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only semester of FYC?
What is the content for the first or only semester of FYC? Check all that apply.
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?
What is the content for the second semester of FYC? Check all that apply.
How many quarters/courses of FYC are required? The courses do not need to be sequential.
What is the content for the second semester of FYC? Check all that apply - Other - Text
How many semesters of FYC are required?
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only quarter of FYC?
What is the content for the first or only quarter of FYC? Check all that apply.
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?
What is the content for the second quarter of FYC? Check all that apply.
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?
What is the content for the third quarter of FYC? Check all that apply.
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of online FYC?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of online FYC?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of online FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of online FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of online FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester online FYC?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of online FYC?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of online FYC?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of online FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of face-to face FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of online FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of online FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of online FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of online FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of online FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of face-to-face FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYC?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of online FYC?
In the academic year 2016-17, how many students took FYWS?
Does your institution accept alternative credit for FYWS?
If your institution accepts alternative credit for FYWS, which mechanism is used? Check all that apply.
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 received alternative credit for a FYWS course?
Is there a placement mechanism for FYWS?
If there is a placement mechanism for FYWS, what is it? Check all that apply.
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 placed out of a FYWS course?
Are there explicit goals for FYWS?
If there are explicit goals for FYWS, are the goals informed by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
How are the FYWS goals assessed? Check all that apply.
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer face-to-face sections of FYWS?
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer online sections of FYWS?
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer hybrid sections of FYWS?
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.
Beside the person who has primary responsibility for administering FYWS, how many graduate students, staff members, or faculty members have administrative responsibilities for FYWS?
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?
For FYWS, what types of initial training is provided? Check all that apply.
Do those attending initial training receive additional compensation or course credit?
For FYWS, what types of on-going professional development is provided? Check all that apply.
Which type of scheduling does your institution follow?
How many semesters of FYWS are required?
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only semester of FYWS?
What is the content for the first or only semester of FYWS? Check all that apply.
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?
What is the content for the second semester of FYWS? Check all that apply.
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.
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only quarter of FYWS?
What is the content for the first or only quarter of FYWS? Check all that apply.
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?
What is the content for the second quarter of FYWS? Check all that apply.
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?
What is the content for the third quarter of FYWS? Check all that apply.
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of online FYWS?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of online FYWS?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of online FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of online FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of online FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester online FYWS?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of online FYWS?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of online FYWS?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of online FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of face-to face FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of online FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of online FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of online FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of online FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of online FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of face-to-face FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYWS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of online FYWS?
In the academic year 2016-17, how many students took FYS?
Does your institution accept alternative credit for FYS?
If your institution accepts alternative credit for FYS, which mechanism is used? Check all that apply.
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 received alternative credit for a FYS course?
Is there a placement mechanism for FYS?
If there is a placement mechanism for FYS, what is it? Check all that apply.
What percentage of students in AY 2016/17 placed out of a FYS course?
Are there explicit goals for FYS?
If there are explicit goals for FYS, are the goals informed by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
How are the FYS goals assessed? Check all that apply.
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer face-to-face sections of FYS?
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer online sections of FYS?
In AY 2016/17, did your institution offer hybrid sections of FYS?
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.
Beside the person who has primary responsibility for administering FYS, how many graduate students, staff members, or faculty members have administrative responsibilities for FYS?
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?
For FYS, what types of initial training is provided? Check all that apply.
For FYS, what types of on-going professional development is provided? Check all that apply.
Do those attending initial training receive additional compensation or course credit?
Which type of scheduling does your institution follow?
How many semesters of FYS are required?
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only semester of FYS?
What is the content for the first or only semester of FYS? Check all that apply.
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?
What is the content for the second semester of FYS? Check all that apply.
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.
Is there a common syllabus for the first or only quarter of FYS?
What is the content for the first or only quarter of FYS? Check all that apply.
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?
What is the content for the second quarter of FYS? Check all that apply.
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?
What is the content for the third quarter of FYS? Check all that apply.
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only semester of online FYS?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only semester of online FYS?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only semester of online FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second semester of online FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second semester of online FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of face-to-face FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second semester online FYS?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the first or only quarter of online FYS?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the first or only quarter of online FYS?
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?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the first or only quarter of online FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of face-to face FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the second quarter of online FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the second quarter of online FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of face-to-face FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the second quarter of online FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Honors sections of the third quarter of online FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of face-to face FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Regular sections of the third quarter of online FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of face-to-face FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of hybrid FYS?
In the academic year 2016/17, what was the enrollment cap for Basic Writing sections of the third quarter of online FYS?
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the first-year writing requirement at your institution?
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year writing requirement at your institution? Check all that apply.
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?
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.
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?
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year writing assessment at your institution? Check all that apply.
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?
Since AY 2012/13, what have been the changes to the first-year curriculum or enrollment caps at your institution? Check all that apply.
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?
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
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?
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.
Are full-time non-tenure track (FT-NTT) faculty part of a union?
For the 2016-17 academic year, what was the average starting salary for FT-NTT faculty?
In addition to salary, what benefits do FT-NTT faculty receive? Check all that apply.
Do FT-NTT faculty have voting privileges? Check all that apply.
Are FT-NTT positions eligible for promotion?
How many courses per year are FT-NTT faculty required to teach?
When hiring FT-NTT faculty, how long is the typical contract?
In addition to teaching, what are the work requirements for FT-NTT faculty? Check all that apply.
Are part-time faculty part of a union?
For the 2016-17 academic year, what was the average compensation for part-time faculty per course?
In addition to salary, what benefits do part-time faculty receive? Check all that apply.
Do part-time faculty have voting privileges? Check all that apply.
Are part-time positions eligible for promotion?
How many courses per year are part-time faculty allowed to teach?
When hiring part-time faculty, how long is the typical contract?
In addition to teaching, what are the work requirements for part-time faculty? Check all that apply.
Are post-docs part of a union?
For the 2016-17 academic year, what was the average starting salary for post-docs?
In addition to salary, what benefits do post-docs receive? Check all that apply.
Do post-docs have voting privileges? Check all that apply.
Are post-doc positions eligible for promotion?
How many courses per year are post-docs required to teach?
When hiring post-docs, how long is the typical contract?
In addition to teaching, what are the work requirements for post-doc faculty? Check all that apply.
Are graduate students part of a union?
For the 2016-17 academic year, what was the average starting salary for graduate students?
In addition to salary, what benefits do graduate students receive? Check all that apply.
Do graduate students have voting privileges? Check all that apply.
Are graduate student positions eligible for promotion?
How many courses per year are graduate students required to teach?
When hiring graduate students, how long is the typical contract?
In addition to teaching, what are the work requirements for graduate student faculty? Check all that apply.
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.
By which semester must a student complete the first required course beyond FYW?
By which semester must a student the second required course beyond FYW?
By which semester must a student complete the third course beyond FYW?
By which quarter must a student complete the first required course beyond FYW?
By which quarter must a student complete the second required course beyond FYW?
By which quarter must a student complete the third course beyond FYW?
Does the 1st course beyond FYW have explicit goals?
If the 1st course has explicit goals, have they been influenced by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
How are the goals of the 1st course beyond FYW assessed? Check all that apply.
Does the 2nd course beyond FYW have explicit goals?
If the 2nd course has explicit goals, have they been influenced by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
How are the goals of the 2nd course beyond FYW assessed? Check all that apply.
Does the 3rd course beyond FYW explicit goals?
If the 3rd course has explicit goals, have they been influenced by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
How are the goals of the 3rd course beyond FYW assessed? Check all that apply.
What is the content of the 1st course beyond FYW? Check all that apply.
What is the content of the 2nd course beyond FYW? Check all that apply.
What is the content of the 3rd course beyond FYW? Check all that apply.
Does your institution require ALL students complete a senior thesis or other writing-intensive capstone experience?
Is the senior thesis an explicit part of the college writing requirement?
Does your institution require SOME students complete a senior thesis or other writing-intensive capstone experience?
What are the criteria for some students 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)?
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.
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?
What does the WAC Program consist of?
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?
Is there professional development available for those teaching in the WAC Program or teaching WI courses?
If faculty attend a seminar or workshop, how are they compensated?
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.
How long has the WI requirement been in existence?
How many WI courses are required beyond the first-year requirement?
How many WI courses are part of a first-year requirement?
When do WI courses need to be completed?
Are there explicit goals for the WI courses?
Have the goals been influenced by the WPA Outcomes Statement?
What form of assessment takes place of the WI goals?
What are the criteria for a WI course?
Who certifies that a course fulfills WI designation?
Are there incentives offered for faculty to teach a WI course?
Which incentives are offered to faculty to teach WI courses?
In academic year 2016/17, what was the course cap for WI courses?
Who has primary responsibility for administering the WAC Program?
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?
Since the academic year 2012/13 have there been changes to the WI or WAC program?
What changes occurred?
What other changes occurred?
Do you foresee any major changes to WAC on your campus in the next four years?
Feel free to explain any upcoming changes.
Does your institution have a creative writing major?
Does your institution have a writing major (other than creative writing)?
What areas of writing can students specialize in as part of the major? Check all that apply.
In which department is the major housed?
Does your institution have a creative writing minor?
Does your institution have a writing minor (other than creative writing)?
What areas of writing can students specialize in as part of the minor? Check all that apply.
In which department is the minor housed?
Does your institution offer a masters degree (MA) in writing (not creative writing)?
In which department is the masters program housed?
Does your institution have a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in writing (not creative writing)?
In which department is the Ph.D. program housed?
Does the graduate coursework include a course on writing program administration?
Does the graduate coursework include a course on writing center studies?
Roughly how many graduate students in your program complete their Ph.D.s each year?
Since the academic year 2012/13, have there been changes to the undergraduate writing major or minor?
What were the changes? Check all that apply.
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?
What were the changes? Check all that apply.
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?
Feel free to explain any forthcoming changes.
Does your institution identify basic writing students who may need additional writing support?
How does the institution identify basic writers? Check all that apply.
What type of supports are available for basic writers? Check all that apply.
What type of supports are available for basic writers? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
Does your institution have a formal basic writing program?
What is the institutional home of the basic writing program?
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)
How many levels of basic writing do you have?
What is the curriculum of the basic writing courses? Check all that apply.
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.
How do students exit basic writing? Check all that apply. - Other - Text
Is there a Director of Basic Writing?
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the support for basic writers?
What changes have there been to the support for basic writers? Check all that apply.
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?
Feel free to explain your answer.
Does your institution have a writing center or learning center with writing tutors?
Is the writing center free-standing or part of another institutional unit?
If the writing center is not free-standing, what larger institutional unit is it a part of?
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.
What are other locations for the writing center?
Is there a mission statement for the writing center?
Are there explicit goals for the writing center?
How are the goals assessed?
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.
What events does the writing center offer?
What other events does the writing center offer?
What type of appointments does the writing center offer?
What is the average length of a consultation or tutorial session offered?
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?
How are graduate consultants initially trained?
How are faculty consultants initially trained?
How are professional consultants initially trained?
How are volunteer consultants initially trained?
What on-going professional development opportunities are provided undergraduate consultants?
What on-going professional development opportunities are provided graduate consultants?
What on-going professional development opportunities are provided faculty consultants?
What on-going professional development opportunities are provided professional consultants?
What on-going professional development opportunities are provided volunteer consultants?
How are the undergradaute consultants compensated?
How are the graduate consultants compensated?
How are the faculty consultants compensated?
How are the professional consultants compensated?
Who has primary responsibility for directing the writing center or overseeing the writing tutors if the tutors are part of a different institutional unit?
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?
Does the writing center have a faculty advisory committee?
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)?
What changes have been made?
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?
What changes were made to the staffing or administration of the writing center?
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?
Feel free to explain these upcoming changes.
Does your institution have a writing fellows program? (See glossary for definitions)
What is the institutional home for the Writing fellows?
How old is the writing fellows program?
How is the writing fellows program funded?
Do the writing fellows work both as fellows and in the writing center?
If two separate groups, how are they staffed?
Do the writing fellows regularly attend the class they are assigned to work with?
On average, how many students does each writing fellow work with for a course?
How are the writing fellows compensated?
Is there support for domestic and international English Language Learners (ELLs)?
Is support for English Language Learners (ELLs) separate from basic writing?
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?
What is the institutional home of the ELL writing courses? - Other - Text
Who has primary responsibility for administering support for English Language Learners?
Does your institution identify domestic English Language Learners (ELLs) who may need additional writing support?
How does the institution identify domestic English Language Learners? Check all that apply.
What type of supports are available for domestic English Language Learners (ELLs)? Check all that apply.
Does your institution identify international English Language Learners (ELLs) who may need additional writing support?
How does the institution identify International English Language Learners? Check all that apply.
What type of supports are available for International English Language Learners (ELLs)? Check all that apply.
Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the support for English Language Learners (ELLs)?
What changes have there been to the support for English Language Learners (ELLs)? Check all that apply.
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?
Feel free to explain your answer.
How is the Writing Program Director or Chair of the Writing Department position (WPD) classified?
Where does the WPD's tenure line reside?
What is the educational level of the WPD?
In what academic discipline is the WPD credentialed? (Check all that apply)
What is the annual salary of the WPD?
Does the WPD receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
What is the additional compensation for the WPD?
To whom does the WPD report?
Was the WPD hired for this position?
If the WPD was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the WPD have? Check all that apply.
On average, how many courses per year does the WPD teach?
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for WPD administrative responsibilities?
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the WPD?
How is the First-Year Writing Administrator position (FYWA) classified?
Where does the FYWA's tenure line reside?
What is the educational level of the FYWA?
In what academic discipline is the FYWA credentialed? (Check all that apply)
What is the annual salary of the FYWA?
Does the FYWA receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
What is the additional compensation for the FYWA?
To whom does the FYWA report?
Was the FYWA hired for this position?
If the FYWA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the FYWA have? Check all that apply.
On average, how many courses per year does the FYWA teach?
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for the administrative responsibilities of the FYWA?
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the FYWA?
How is the Solo Writing Administrator position (SWA) classified?
Where does the SWA's tenure line reside?
What is the educational level of the SWA?
In what academic discipline is the SWA credentialed? (Check all that apply)
What is the annual salary of the SWA?
Does the SWA receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
What is the additional compensation for the SWA?
To whom does the SWA report?
Was the SWA hired for this position?
If the SWA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the SWA have? Check all that apply.
On average, how many courses per year does the SWA teach?
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for SWA administrative responsibilities?
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the SWA?
How is the Writing Across the Curriculum Administrator position (WACA) classified?
Where does the WACA's tenure line reside?
What is the educational level of the WACA?
In what academic discipline is the WACA credentialed? (Check all that apply)
What is the annual salary of the WACA?
Does the WACA receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
What is the additional compensation for the WACA?
To whom does the WACA report?
Was the WACA hired for this position?
If the WACA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the WACA have? Check all that apply.
On average, how many courses per year does the WACA teach?
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for WACA administrative responsibilities?
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the WACA?
How is the Writing Center Administrator position (WCA) classified?
Where does the WCA's tenure line reside?
What is the educational level of the WCA?
In what academic discipline is the WCA credentialed? (Check all that apply)
What is the annual salary of the WCA?
Does the WCA receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
What is the additional compensation for the WCA?
To whom does the WCA report?
Was the WCA hired for this position?
If the WCA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the WCA have? Check all that apply.
On average, how many courses per year does the WCA teach?
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for WCA administrative responsibilities?
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the WCA?
How is the Learning Center Administrator position (LCA) classified?
Where does the LCA's tenure line reside?
What is the educational level of the LCA?
In what academic discipline is the LCA credentialed? (Check all that apply)
What is the annual salary of the LCA?
Does the LCA receive reassign time or additional income for their administrative responsibilities?
What is the additional compensation for the LCA?
To whom does the LCA report?
Was the LCA hired for this position?
If the LCA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the LCA have? Check all that apply.
On average, how many courses per year does the LCA teach?
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for LCA administrative responsibilities?
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the LCA?
How is the Basic Writing Administrator position (BWA) classified?
Where does the BWA's tenure line reside?
To whom does the BWA report?
Was the BWA hired for this position?
If the BWA was not hired for this position, how did they assume these responsibilities?
Which of the following teaching responsibilities does the BWA have? Check all that apply.
On average, how many courses per year does the BWA teach?
On average, how many courses per year are reassigned for BWA administrative responsibilities?
Which of the following are the administrative responsibilities of the BWA?
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Since AY 2012/13, have there been changes to the first-year writing requirement at your institution? (n=331)
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