Writing Across the Curriculum Faculty Fellows Teaching Symposium

Join us for the Writing Across the Curriculum Faculty Fellows Teaching Symposium, a two-day event that showcases innovative and equity-driven approaches to writing in courses across the disciplines. This year’s theme—“Writing with AI, Assignment Design & Assessment”—centers on designing meaningful, inclusive writing experiences for students in the age of generative AI.

What You’ll Experience

• Learn directly from WAC Faculty Fellows about curriculum innovations, capstone projects, and writing-to-learn strategies
• Participate in hands-on sessions to revise or create assignments, assessment tools, or syllabus statements for Fall 2025
• Connect with instructors across campus who are advancing writing pedagogy in diverse contexts

Event Schedule

Day 1: August 7

• Welcome & WAC Overview
• Two rounds of Faculty Fellow Lead Interactive Roundtables on AI, Assignment Design, and Assessment
• Reflection: What to implement in Fall & what to bring for Day 2

Day 2: August 8

• Warm-up activity
• Two interactive workshops (re)designing activities for Fall
• Bring a syllabus statement, assignment, or assessment to work on
• Reflection & peer feedback

Event Goals

• Share the mission of WAC at U of A
• Highlight the innovation and diversity of instructors and courses implementing WAC principles
• Promote equity-minded, research-informed teaching practices

Attendee Takeaways

• A stronger plan for writing in your courses this fall
• Activities and strategies you can adapt immediately
• Support from a campus-wide network of reflective, creative educators

Register for Symposium