Here you will find our current semester Program Policies (web page to be updated shortly), as well as the university syllabi requirements and policies.
SUNY New Paltz Syllabus-Requirements-2023-24
Program Requirements, Policies, and more:
Fall23 Faculty Memo Writing & Rhetoric Program
Our Library Instruction memo is also included for your review:
From Norton:
Here is the general page for one of our primary texts, Everyone’s an Author, 4th ed. (for ENG160 and an option for ENG170) with an instructor blog, teaching tools, and more, such as videos on “Thinking rhetorically.”
Norton’s learning blog for Composition studies can be found here.
AI/Chat GPT Points of View:
Here is a blog post from a writing program administrator on the recent rise of ChatGPT.
Read on for a differing position on from The Atlantic: “Generative AI Should Not Replace Thinking at My University”
“From AI to A+: Prepare Your Students for Using ChatGPT and other AI” by Ryan Watkins/Medium
General Teaching Best Practices:
Cengage learning has a series of webinars for faculty on topics such as:
“Prepped for Success: Motivating Students to Prepare for Class,” “Transformation through Active Learning,” plus others on reaching challenging students, cultural sensitivity, teaching with tech, and more.
They offer a handbook on empowered teaching with more resources and topics, including eportfolios.
Citation and Grammar:
MLA shares updates on the ninth edition here and in a linked webinar.
Citing AI/ChatGPT in MLA style
Rhetorical Grammar as a way to support writing goals
Understanding and Education as Process: How to Learn from Mistakes and Grow
A collection of articles on “The Fine Art of Failure” from The Atlantic (via Linkedin)
We are excited to work with you this semester.
Refer to this site for general information about our courses and writing standards, as well as related policies. We’ve included sample syllabi, assignments, and updated semester information for faculty and students.
We’ll keep you posted on student publications, writing events, and more! Please subscribe below/right for important updates.
Campus information for new students can be found here.
Instructors, refer to this site with useful information for new employees.
Follow our campus Faculty Development Center for instructor trainings, roundtable discussions, and ed-tech best practices!
Here you will find Brightspace help and trainings.
If you need more information or have questions, contact us: deiudicj@newpaltz.edu or (845) 257-2727.
Fall 2024 Writing & Rhetoric Faculty Retreat: Wed., October 2 *mandatory portfolio review training. (Time and location TBA)
Teaching Assistants will attend training during Practicum on portfolio review: Tuesday, Oct. 1 & 8
Common Exam Day for ENG170 (all portfolio rosters are due): Th, December 12 8:30-10:30AM
Final Exams: December 13-19
Grades Due: December 23