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Writing Board Members

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.

For more information about the Writing Board, visit our web page: http://www.newpaltz.edu/WritingBoard/

Friday, May 3, Library Lobby! Submit your best writing from any academic area! Complete information is available on the form.