The
University Writing Board Mission
The purpose of the University Writing Board is to encourage and to
support the development and the maintenance of writing-intensive
courses in all academic disciplines at SUNY New Paltz. Fundamental
to this program is the premise that writing constitutes an important
means of learning in all disciplines. Writing is a complex, cognitive
process that involves translating thoughts to words, as well
as questioning, reflecting, and analyzing in order to seek clarity and
meaning. Writing is a means by which a person discovers, creates, and
communicates knowledge.
To support the writing-intensive program, the Writing Board:
Conducts workshops that introduce the philosophy of writing as a mode
of learning.
Provides opportunities for faculty members to share ideas and
approaches.
Sponsors seminars and programs on writing-across-the-disciplines.
Provides ongoing support for faculty members' efforts to make courses
writing-intensive.
Recommends courses that have been proposed by faculty members as
writing-intensive.
The University Writing
Board 2007-2008 Theme: Global Literacies
The
Writing-Intensive Requirement
As part of the GEII program, a writing-intensive course requirement was
adopted. The requirement stipulates that "to graduate, every student
must complete successfully at SUNY New Paltz at least one
writing-intensive course." This requirement remains unchanged under
GEIII.
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Workshops, Retreats,
and Other Events
CELEBRATION OF WRITING
DAY
Thursday, April 24, 2008
4-6pm, Honors Center
This event will celebrate student writing across the disciplines. The
Writing Board wishes to recognize the effort students have put into
course assignments and other writing endeavors. This event is held each
spring. Students are asked to submit writing samples and read an
excerpt of their writing at the event.
Please
encourage your students to submit works to the Writing Board for review
Submission deadline: April 4, 2008. Click on the link for
the 2008
COW
application. We encourage submissions from students in all
disciplines, including
science, technology, social science, art, history, education,or other
disciplines where
writing provides a necessary analysis tool. We welcome critical
reviews of arts and cultural activity, social and political analyses,
news
stories, book reviews, and science reports. Of course, we welcome
creative
fiction, drama and verse.
For additional information,
contact Maureen Morrow
X3776.
2007 COW Awardees
Awards of Distinction:
Edited versions of these pieces were published in the Spring 2007 Write
to Learn Newsletter.
Naomi Lore, "Trio: Berklee 2004"
Andrew Lipkowitz, "Paper Chains"
Michelle Addimando, "The Pursiut of Perfection"
Hallie Martin, "Roller Girls"
Lee Conell, "Eye Contact"
Nicole Borek, "Katie"
Regular Awards:
Stephanie Light
Lynn Salig
Taloneith Rushie
Hayley Feuerstein
Shalin Patel
Heidi Vanderlee
Daniel Butler
"Write to Learn" NEWSLETTER
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2005 Newsletter
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2004 Newsletter
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2005 Newsletter
WRITING TO LEARN
FACULTY
SEMINAR
TBA
This seminar focuses on writing to learn, critical thinking,
and discovering methods for teaching writing effectively. Participants
also
will investigate the role writing plays in our own research and
creative
projects. Faculty and professional staff who have joined the SUNY
New Paltz
community during the past three years are particularly encouraged to
attend.
Participants receive a stipend of $200 to use toward instructional
materials.
For more information or to sign up for the event, please contact
For additional information,
contact Pauline Uchmanowicz
X2755
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Members
| Susan Kraat, Chair |
Peter Kaufman |
| Rachel Rigolino |
Maureen Morrow |
| Laura Dull |
Pauline Uchmanowicz |
| Morgan Gwenwald |
Reva Wolf |
Ann Lovett
|
Paul Girma
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We welcome your comments
and questions
Page last updated on February 14,
2008
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