As part of assessing the written communication core competency, we are seeking participants to join the Campuswide Writing Assessment Work Group. This working group will study written artifacts from lower-and upper-division courses across the curriculum in spring 2025, with an aim toward articulating the various ways that students develop as writers while at Cal Poly.
The overarching goal of this assessment project is to yield valid and reliable data that can be used to enhance the student learning experience. At the conclusion of this assessment cycle, we aim to establish writing benchmarks that may be used as a tool to help the campus community better understand, map and evaluate student writing performance and development.
Additionally, this written communication assessment project will apply linguistic justice and equitable assessment strategies and promote meaningful faculty development in line with Cal Poly’s commitment to inclusive pedagogies.
In partnership with Academic Programs and Planning, the Office of Writing and Learning is seeking up to 12 faculty participants representing departments and disciplines across all colleges to join the Campuswide Writing Assessment Work Group. This project represents a valuable opportunity to engage in work that will shape writing instruction and promote student success across Cal Poly. Work Group members will gain university-level service experience and build connections with other faculty who are committed to building a culture of writing on Cal Poly’s campus.
If you are interested, please submit a one-to two-page statement of interest by April 25 to Jolene Girten at jgirten@calpoly.edu. The statement should include your background and experience with writing instruction and/or assessment and how you envision contributing to the goals of this project.
For questions, email Dr. Krista Sarraf at ksarraf@calpoly.edu.
