University Writing

The committee shall work with the Office of University Writing to develop common principles and guidelines for incorporating intentional and significant writing experiences into every major. The committee will regularly review how programs provide writing instruction beyond the core curriculum and how they assess writing relevant to their discipline and forward their recommendations regarding any new courses or changes in curriculum to the Curriculum Committee for final approval. In addition, the committee will analyze assessment data on writing, and make recommendations to departments, the Office of University Writing, and the University Senate as appropriate.

Membership

The University Writing Committee shall be composed of one faculty member from each college, one representative from the faculty of the University Libraries, and the Ralph "Shug" Jordan Professor of Writing. Additionally, there are five continuing/ex-officio members, including the Director of University Writing, the Director or designee from First-year Composition, the Director or designee from the Office of Academic Assessment, a representative or designee from the Curriculum Committee, and a representative or designee from the Graduate School. The committee also includes one graduate student nominated by the Graduate Student Council and one undergraduate student nominated by the Student Government Association.

  • Restrictions:

    • The faculty members will serve 3-year rotating terms

Members

Name Department/Unit Rotation Year

Christopher Basgier, Co-Chair

 Director of University Writing Continuing, Non-Voting

Thomas Lockhart, Co-Chair

 Ralph "Shug" Jordan Prof. of Writing 2028

Lydia Wilkes

 Director of First-Year Composition Continuing, Non-Voting

Maria Witte

 Graduate School Continuing, Non-Voting

Dory Thompson

 Assistant Director of the Office of Academic Assessment Continuing, Non-Voting

Suzanne Hunter

 Designee from Curriculum Committee Continuing, Non-Voting

David Vinson

 College of Liberal Arts 2026

Stephanie Baumann

 College of Human Sciences 2026

Ruediger Hauck

 College of Veterinary Medicine 2026

Heather Alexander

 College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment 2027

Russell Mailen

 Samuel Ginn College of Engineering 2026

Wellison Jarles Da Silva Diniz

 College of Agriculture 2027

Kristin Forthofer

 Harbert College of Business 2027

Chin-Yen Lin

 College of Nursing 2028

Michael Cook

 College of Education 2028

Marguerite Dreyer

 College of Architecture, Design, and Construction 2028

Melinda Lanius

 College of Sciences and Mathematics 2028

Kimberly Powell

 Libraries 2028

Kimberly Garza

 Harrison College of Pharmacy 2028

Souji Gopalakrishna Pillai

 Graduate Student 2025

Madison Burton

 Undergraduate Student 2026