Writing Assessment and Evaluation
- Conduct writing assessments for incoming BSW, MSW, and PhD students every semester.
- Evaluate writing samples and determine student readiness, areas of need, and recommended supports.
- Provide written feedback to students and document outcomes for internal use.
- Work with faculty and program leaders to ensure assessments align with curricular outcomes.
- Workshops and Writing Instruction
- Offer a minimum of four writing workshops per degree level each semester.
- Deliver instruction on APA style, grammar and mechanics, argumentation, critical thinking, scholarly voice, and discipline-specific writing conventions.
- Develop handouts, slides, guides, and writing resources for student use.
Individual Student Coaching
- Provide one-on-one writing consultations for students referred by faculty or seeking support.
- Offer coaching focused on structure, clarity, synthesis, revision, and academic integrity.
- Support multilingual and international students with specialized language strategies.
- Maintain appropriate documentation while honoring confidentiality and FERPA guidelines.
- Faculty and Program Collaboration
- Consult with faculty on writing expectations, assignment clarity, and rubrics.
- Advise on common student writing challenges and strategies to strengthen academic writing across the curriculum.
- Participate in department meetings and student success initiatives.
- Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities
- Maintain a structured schedule of assessments, workshops, and student appointments.
- Track student engagement and report assessment and workshop outcomes to leadership each semester.
- Contribute to accreditation documentation regarding writing competency and student learning outcomes.
- Assist with developing online writing modules or asynchronous learning supports.