DRW Digital Archive

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• Computer-based writing prompts for E 306
  Several E 306 writing prompts that demonstrate Kinneavy used the networked computers in the Computer Writing Lab in his E 306 classes
• Fred K. Letter to Ruszkiewicz, 26 September 1986
  The letter reports a difference of opinion between its author and the Writing Lab staff, which may result in moving the computers out of the Lab. Tutors aren't recommending or using the programs written by the Writing Lab staff.
• Letter from "Fred" About Computers, 12 October 1985
  Fred reports that he had to move a computer out of the writing lab to the PC Lab because they finally have table space for it.
• Devising a Division
  Barton, Chris. "Devising a Division." Alcalde January/February 1994, pp. 22-24. A feature article on the DRC, mentioning new initiatives (UWC, CWRL, promise of textbook), and reporting enthusiasm from participating faculty. Ruszkiewicz, Faigley, Trimble, Kruppa, and Friend (AD in the UWC) are quoted.
• New Education Initiative Provides One-on-One Assistance to University Students Seeking Improved Writing Skills
  Neff, Nancy. "New Education Initiative Provides One-on-One Assistance to University Students Seeking Improved Writing Skills." _OnCampus_ 25 October 1993, pp. 1-2. An article about the newly opened Undergraduate Writing Center in Parlin 102. The DRC, the DWRL, and the SWC initiative are also discussed. Faigley, Kimball, and Slatin are quoted.
• Faigley Prepares for New English Division Startup
  Noble, Justin. "Faigley Prepares for New English Division Startup." _Daily Texan_ 22 April 1993, p. 1. Front-page article about the DRC with emphasis on the new courses that will be offered and the role of the Computer Writing and Research Lab. Faigley and Trimble are quoted.
• E 309 Planned Differently From Original Departmental Proposal
  Reber, Thomas. "E 309 Planned Differently From Original Departmental Proposal." _Daily Texan_ 5 March 1986, p. 4 This opinion article, written by an Assistant Instructor in English, explains how the English faculty decided to make E 309 a required class, questions the English Department's ability to staff enough E 309 courses, criticizes the proposed crash courses to be offered by the Writing Lab, and rebuts Gribben's criticisms of E 306.
• Department Plans Structure of New English Requirements
  Taylor, Suzanne. "Department Plans Structure of New English Requirements." _Daily Texan_ 9 April 1986, p. 1. This is the second of a two-article series about the changes to the English writing program. Topics discussed include: the phasing out of E 306. the test that allows students to test out of E 306 (the ECT), changes to the Writing Lab, the addition of E 309, and the place of “technical writing” instruction after E 346K has been removed. Kruppa, Faigley, Kinneavy, Bertelson, Gribben, Ruszkiwicz, and Sutherland are quoted.
• Notes on Students' Use of Writing Lab, Fall 1986
  Handwritten notes on how many students visited the lab, how many visits total, which tutors saw what number of students, and for what classes.
• Notes on Writing Lab Staff, Spring 1986
  A two-page handwritten list of names and appointments (AI or TA, half-time or full-time): Valerie Balester, Sue Simmons, Tom Reber, Hector Torres, Joan Shiring, Lisa Bassett, Kathleen McDonagh, Paul Taylor, Julie Basco, Doug Anderson, Kyung Sook Shin, Lisa Judge, Pam Opiela, Anju Kapur, Eve Scherr, Scott Deaven (?), Tom Foster, Greg Lyons, James McDonald, Shelli Booth Fowler, Medhat Sidky Rabis, Julia Lowther, Dana Harrington, Marj Hoye. Included are notes on the order of preference and why some people are preferred over others.
• Proposal for Personal Computers in the Writing Lab
  The initial proposal for purchase and use of computers in the Writing Lab. Included is a description of the machines, rationale, and an explanation of how they might be used
• Work Requisition Form and Memo About Additional Power Outlets for Writing Lab Computers
  This memo and work requisition form requested by Dorothy Rattey discuss and request power outlets for two outlets in Parlin 108.
• Letter About David McMurrey's 3/4 Time Lecturer Appointment Offer
  A letter to John Ruszkiewicz explaining that David McMurrey, Writing Lab Director, had been offered a 3/4 time appointment as a lecturer, and explaining that he could not accept on such an appointment or live on the salary offered
• Lower Division English Policy Committee Minutes, 26 Oct 1988
  Minutes of the 26 October 1988 meeting of the LDEPC. Items discussed: Weeda's 306Q proposal, Supervision of TAs/AIs, Rebhorn's supervision proposal, grade inflation. Weeda’s proposal is approved. The committee discussed: the instruments used to evaluate graduate instructors; a proposal that graduate instructors apprentice for a year in 306 before teaching their own classes; grade inflation; a proposal to designate all 309M courses “Computer Assisted,” so a small lab fee could be charged. Last proposal is approved.
• Memo from Director of Writing Program to the General Faculty About Various Issues, 21 October 1988
  Rebhorn reports on a number of developments. Most importantly, high enrollment in E 306 has forced the department to offer fewer sections of E 309. Therefore, instructors cannot assume they will teach E 309 in the spring. Fewer computer-assisted classes will be available too.
• Memo Reminding Lower Division Policy Committee that Slatin will teach E 309M: Writing Thinking and Computers in Spring 1989
  A memo from Slatin, saying that he’s already been approved to teach his 309M course in the spring and in a computer classroom (FAC 9). Slatin mentions that this is the course’s second iteration and it’s important to his research.
• Notes on the Division of Rhetoric and Composition
  An unattributed explanation of a meeting about the DRC among James Kinneavy, Linda Ferreira-Buckley, John Slatin, and John Ruszkiewicz. The faculty oppose the originally proposed leadership structure and agree on a sequence of writing courses and he establishments of the Writing Center and the Computer Research Lab. They agree recruiting is necessary but are reluctant to take funding away from the English Department. Finally, the announce their decision to nominate Faigley as the first dividison chair. The document includes several handwritten edits.
• Description of the Division of Composition
  Unattributed document asserting that the DRC will reevaluate E 306 exemptions, support minority and special students, consider new courses, prioritize the training of primary and secondary English teachers, and explore ways to enhance the training of AIs. Additionally, it will investigate ways of evaluating its performance and will move quickly to computerize courses, open a computer writing research lab, and consider a writing center. Finally, faculty will take a role improving the University's substantial writing component courses.
• Memo and Report On Division of Rhetoric and Composition
  A memo and report describing meetings among those on the committee on the DRC describing their conversations and points of consensus. The writers agree that the DRC should be democratically led and retain close ties to the English Department, but will have more control over the writing program than before. E 306 will use the same syllabus. The DRC will enhance pedagogical training, open a Computer Writing and Research Lab, establish a Writing Center, and help improve the University's Substantial Writing Component courses. The committee's next steps are a meeting with the English Department Executive Council and the unanimous nomination of a Division Chair. It is also committed to hiring additional faculty, although not at the expense of the English Department.
• Freshman English Policy Committee Minutes 30 January 1985
  Grading standards and inflation, computers in the Writing Lab, FEPC agenda for spring semester, first report of textbook committee, variant text proposal, proposal for a plagiarism workshop Members attended: Ruszkiewicz, Bertelsen, Byermen, Frost, Cherry, Daniell, Holt
• Freshman English Policy Committee Minutes 27 February 1985
  Items discussed: Puangmali's research proposal, consequences of the E 346K delay, Writing Lab director's appointment as a specialist Faculty present: Ruskiewicz, Bertelsen, Byerman, Daniell, Holt
• Initial Request for Computers in the Writing Lab
  A request for funds to buy computers for use in the Writing Lab, including details about the computers and their possible uses, a rationale, budget, and an explanation of how staff will assist
• Freshman English Policy Committee agenda 27 April 1984 and Freshman English Policy Committee Minutes 20 April 1984
  Items listed: assistant director, E 106/206 status, computers in the writing lab, revised grading standard, variant text requests; Variant text requests attached Items discussed at meeting: McMurrey request for computers in the writing lab, textbooks, E 106/206 decision; attached are guidelines for grading freshman writing Members present: Ruszkiewicz, LeClerq, Myers, Simon, Westbrook, Daniell, Jarratt, Trachsel
• Freshman English Policy Committee Agenda 4 May 1984 and Minutes 27 April 1984
  Agenda items: variant text proposals, grading standards, AIs working in the Writing Lab Items discussed at meeting: AD interviews, decision not to offer E 106/206, David McMurrey's request for computers in the writing lab, grading standards Members in attendance: Ruszkiewicz, Daniell, Jarratt, Jolliffe, McMurrey, Simon, Trachsel
• Ruszkiewicz Memo to King About Division of Rhetoric and Composition Budget
  Ruszkiewicz explains his proposed DRC budget to Dean King, noting that most expenses would be cost neutral but that he has requested additional monies for lecturers, staff expenditures, and a writing lab.