Tennessee
SWCA Tennessee State Representative: Stacia Watkins
Professional Development
On Saturday, October 1, 2011, ten Directors/Assistant Directors from Tennessee met at Lipscomb University in Nashville to collaborate on Writing Center experiences.
Six colleges/universities were represented:
Tennessee State UniversityMiddle Tennessee State UniversityVanderbilt UniversityLipscomb UniversityBryan CollegeVol State Community College The Day's Schedule:
9:00-9:15
Introductions and Priorities for the day
A light breakfast provided.
9:15-10:30
"Assessment Strategies: SACS and Internal"
*Directors asked to bring any reports they have done for assessment purposes to share.
10:30-10:45
Break
10:45-12:00
"Outside the Center: Strengthening the Writing Center"
Directors from Middle Tennessee State University shared their successes with non-traditional, community outreach Writing Center work such as writing groups, group workshops, and classroom visits; they inked this information back to the assessment process to show that these projects and programs are valuable to the university community as well.
12:00-1:15
Lunch provided on campus.
1:15-2:30
Open Forum for Questions and Discussion
In this session, Directors shared questions and concerns. They also planed for the future of the Tennessee Writing Center collaboration, including a brief discussion of tutor/consultant research for the 2012 Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference.
2:30-3:00
Closing Remarks and Planning for Future Events
Check out the notes and handouts that were developed for the day, including a list of Apps that may be helpful in Writing Centers and a discussion of Campus and Community Outreach Opportunities.
In the Works
Another meeting in the spring! Stay tuned!
Sponsoring an Event
We like to have free and low-cost events so everyone can attend. If your institution is able to sponsor or co-sponsor an event, please contact Stacia Watkins.
Other ideas and Suggestions?
Contact the TN rep: Stacia Watkins
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