Office of University Writing accepting applications for two summer Academies for Writing

The Office of University Writing has extended the application deadline for two summer Academies for Writing. 

Academy for Writing: Integrating Writing in Large Enrollment Courses

This academy will focus on strategies for using writing in large enrollment courses to help students learn especially difficult disciplinary content. This Academy is limited to 24 participants who teach large enrollment courses. The Academy will take place on May 11, 13, 15 and 18 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Click here to view the full call for applications.

Academy for Writing: Helping Students Communicate Their Research Effectively

This academy will help faculty teach students to communicate research effectively for multiple audiences and contexts. This Academy is limited to 24 participants. The academy will take place on July 20, 22, 24 and 27 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Click here to view the full call for applications.

These academies are open to all faculty members. Individuals will receive a stipend of $500 upon completion of an implementation report that includes a finished assignment sheet, directions for scaffolding activities, peer review protocol(s) and a grading tool, as well as a reflection on the success of the implementation. For questions, contact the Office of University Writing at auburnwrites@auburn.edu or 334-844-7475.