Writing and Rhetoric Program Learning Goals

1)  Students will be able to respond to the demands of a variety of writing assignments, employing a variety of writing and revision processes.

2)  Students will demonstrate rhetorical awareness and respond to rhetorical conventions, including audience/genre/disciplinary expectations.

3)  Students will understand the connections between critical thinking and writing and be able to engage both with confidence.

4)  Students will develop a life-long, empowering relationship with writing.

5)  Faculty should have ample opportunity and encouragement to develop their skills in teaching writing, as well as to pursue their own goals as writers.