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        13 Jan 2012
FAQs Page on My Reviewers: "What if I can't upload?"
 
If you are having problems uploading to My Reviewers, please consult the FAQ page (available here) on the My Reviewers site to try troubleshooting the problem on your own. There is now a set protocol to follow if you are experiencing any issue whatsoever with uploading your drafts or final projects. Please take the time to review this information.
       27 Nov 2011
"Powerful Writers": Social Action News Story on the USF Homepage
 
The news story about the upcoming Social Action Day, written by Barbara Melendez, a USF staff writer, is now appearing on the USF news page. The story, entitled "Powerful Writers," may be viewed by following this link. Thanks to all who are working hard to make the Social Action Day a great success!
16 Nov 2011
First-Year Composition Program at USF Wins Presitigous National Award
 
The First-Year Composition Program at USF just received some great news: they were the recipients of a prestigious award handed out every year by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC). The award, officially titled the "Writing Program Certificate of Excellence Award," is given out every year to several schools whose writing programs show a committment to excellence. 
12 Oct 2011
Student Mid-Semester Survey: Fill Out Now!
If you have yet to do so, please fill out the Mid-Semester Survey accessible by clicking here or on the toolbar above. ​These surveys are invaluable for the FYC program as they serve as the primary source of feedback from the thousands of students who walk into Composition classrooms every year. Please take 5 minutes and fill out this brief survey so we can continue to improve the state of our program. Deadline is Friday, October 21 at 5pm.
4 Oct 2011
Celebrate Student Success Week
Dear Students,
 
Candy!
 
Now that we have your attention, we wish to inform you that the Celebrate Student Success committee has designated October 10-13 as Student Success Week for all FYC students. From candy to class awards to random video interviews by FYC instructors of students, the week will be focused on ways in which the committee can say congratulations to students for all that they have accomplished thus far and in which the committee can show FYC students how much their voices and ideas are valued. Be on the lookout for ways your FYC instructor will congratulate you next week!
19 Sept 2011
Student Success Speaker
We have a great opportunity this semester to have a former 1102 student come and speak to your classes when you and your students begin to prepare for Project 3. Her name is Liz Moschella, and she worked on a project last semester that looked at how survivors of sexual assault are treated by society. She created a powerful vlog on her work that you can find here. 
She has graciously accepted an offer extended to her by the Celebrate Student Success committee to come and speak to FYC students and help motivate them for all of the awesome work they can do with Project 3. She would only take 5-10 minutes for this presentation. The following are the hours she is available the week of October 31st (10/31-11/4):
 
M - Before 10:15, or after 3
T - Before 12:15, or after 3:30
W - Before 1:45, or after 3
R - Before 10:45, or after 3:30
F - Before 1:45, or after 3
 
If you would like to schedule her to come to your class, please email Cassandra Branham at cbranham@mail.usf.edu. I hope that several of you will bring Liz to your classes; she is an articulate, motivated and caring student who will be an exceptional model for FYC current students as they begin to plan for Project 3.
8 Sept 2011
Student Resources Page​
The Student Resources page has been revamped! By clicking on the "Student Resources" link on the top link tool bar you will be taken to a page that is filled with useful resources that will help you become a more effective writer. From completing writing tutorials, to receiving useful tips on giving oral presentations, to learning about how to give effective feedback during peer review sessions, this site is specifically devoted to those wishing to take personal responsibility in their own learning about writing in going beyond just what is taught in the classroom. Take some time and browse through the resources on this page. It just might help you save some time later on! 
1 Aug 2011
The Symposium​: Student Blogging, Greek Style
This coming Fall semester, there will be a new blog space devoted entirely to students. It is called "The Symposium" and is primarily aimed at getting students to interact with each other in meaningful ways, perhaps in ways not possible in classroom settings. It's a free, open space that can be contributed to by any student enrolled in any FYC course: be it 1101, 1102, or online. The nature of the blog post can take many forms (i.e., anecdote, debate, question, etc.) but it needs to be appropriate and contribtute meaningfully to a conversation. If you're a student, head over there right now by clicking on the photo and share your thoughts! If you're an instructor, then make sure you direct your students to this great space for dialogue and community.
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Department of English, 4202 East Fowler Ave, CPR-107, Tampa, FL 33620-5550
 
 
 
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