Writing Studio News & Notes – Faculty Edition
With Winter Break upon us, we’re between semesters and this newsletter is between audiences: we’re reaching out to fall writing course faculty and now faculty slated for spring writing courses, too.
New here? Welcome! We want to make sure the Writing Studio is on your radar AND your syllabus!
To help everyone out as we head toward some well-earned rest, we’re going to keep things brief with our split focus for this month:
- Our call for faculty to nominate students for the Undergraduate Writing Symposium and our Undergraduate Consultant positions
- For your spring classes, a concise list of Writing Studio resources to support you and your students
Need more details? We’ve got you covered. You’ll find additional information below the following “in brief” announcements.
Call for Faculty Nominations
In Brief
It’s nomination season at the Writing Studio, and we need your help! Between now and the nomination deadlines in mid-January, we are calling on faculty to
Submitting a nomination of either type will mean a lot to the students you nominate and take only a few moments and a sentence or two of writing (at most) when you visit our newly consolidated Faculty Nominations page.
Keep reading if you’d like some additional details and a symposium SAVE THE DATE.
Writing Studio Support for your Spring Courses
In Brief
As you polish up your Spring syllabus and course calendar, consider the following ways to connect your students with the Writing Studio.
Keep reading if you’d like some additional details.
A Deeper Dive on Nominations and Faculty Resources for Spring
Undergraduate Writing Symposium Nominations Due by January 12
Help us celebrate your students’ achievements as writers! We are seeking faculty nominations of strong undergraduate writing to be considered for inclusion in the 16th Annual Undergraduate Writing Symposium events. This year’s theme will be “Finding Our Voices, Entering into Dialogue.”
Seeking nominations for:
- First-Year Student Essays composed during Fall 2023
- Advanced Research Writing – Upper-division students’ advanced work including honors projects, independent research, and Immersion-related writing
- Creative Writing from students of all years (first-years through seniors)
Faculty Symposium Nominations are due Friday, January 12.
Submit a symposium nomination via our newly consolidated faculty nominations page.
Save the Date!
- 2024 Undergraduate Writing Symposium: Friday, April 5, 2024
- 2024 Undergraduate Creative Writing Symposium and Arts Showcase: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Undergraduate Writing Consultant Nominations Due by January 19
Nominate a student to be an undergraduate writing consultant. It just takes a minute, and you’ll help us identify candidates to join the Writing Studio’s staff as Undergraduate Writing Consultants for 2024-25.
We seek nominations of students of all majors and from diverse backgrounds. Ideal candidates are thoughtful academic writers with excellent interpersonal skills.
Nominate your students by Friday, January 19.
- Nominated students will be invited to submit an application by Friday, January 26.
- Those selected will start in August 2024, earning $10.50 per hour and benefiting from paid training and ongoing professional development.
- Students may apply without a nomination, but receiving a faculty nomination leads many excellent candidates to apply who might not otherwise.
Submit a consultant nomination via our faculty nominations page.
Bring the Writing Studio to Your Classroom
Before you finalize your course calendar for Spring, take a moment to consider adding a Brief Introduction to the Writing Studio or an In-Class Workshop.
Brief Introductions to the Writing Studio
Writing Studio consultants are prepared to deliver ten-minute presentations on the essential details of our services. We know from feedback that bringing a consultant into the classroom is one of the most effective ways to encourage students to work with us on their writing.
Complete our In-Class Introduction to the Writing Studio form to request a visit.
In-Class Writing Workshops
Consider inviting a writing consultant to your class to lead a workshop on a specific element of academic writing. Standard workshops cover a variety of essential topics:
We can also work with you to develop a workshop tailored to your course’s specific needs. Past custom topics have included case studies, literature reviews, podcasts, op-eds, and more.
Complete our In-Class Writing Workshop Request form to start the process.
Writing Studio Resources for Instructors
If you teach with writing, the Writing Studio is here for you as a resource and a campus partner.
Add a Syllabus Statement about the Writing Studio
One of the easiest ways to let students know that you want them to make use of the Writing Studio is to include a supportive statement on your syllabus, on Brightspace, or on individual assignments. We invite you to copy the example below and paste it into your syllabus:
One-on-One Writing Support at the Writing Studio
In addition to meeting with me during office hours to discuss coursework, I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the services at the Writing Studio; getting feedback benefits writers at all skill levels. Writing Studio consultants can offer a fresh perspective on any of your writing projects. For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit vanderbilt.edu/writing.
Writing Pedagogy Consultations
The Writing Studio’s Director, Associate Director, and Academic Support Coordinators are available to discuss writing pedagogy: writing course design, writing assignments, resources for student writing support, and more.
To schedule an appointment, please contact our Office Administrator by emailing writing.studio@vanderbilt.edu.
Visit the Writing Studio’s Faculty page for additional information and resources available for instructors.
Share and Subscribe!
We distribute our monthly newsletter to those teaching first-year writing seminars and W-courses. To reach a wider audience, we also ask that departments forward it on to their faculty.
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Have a wonderful break and happy holidays! We look forward to supporting you and your students in the new year!
Questions?
Reach out to us at writing.studio@vanderbilt.edu.
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