Writing Happens in all classes, not just in Writing Intensive ones. The once-titled "Writing Intensive Faculty Retreat" has expanded its network to include all faculty and has been re-named the "Writing-Invested Faculty Retreat."
Each year, faculty participate in a year-long program that begins with an immersive 2-day retreat at the Browne Center each June, augmented by two additional sessions at the end of their following fall and spring terms.
What is Included
During the first part of the program, faculty begin with a 2-day off-site retreat at the Browne Center, with an optional 3rd day workshop available on campus at UNH Durham.
- Breakfast and lunch are included for days 1 & 2
- Light refreshments are provided on the 3rd optional day
- Lunch provided for the additional sessions at the end of the following fall and spring terms, respectively.
- Certificate of completion at the end of the program.
What We Cover
Highlights from the program include:
- Learn current, research-based best practices to enhance student writing
- Understand and discuss the multiple roles of writing in the classroom
- Create assignments aligned with the core competencies of your course
- Discuss revision and assessment strategies
- Gain a network of writing-invested faculty colleagues at UNH (and join the WAC Faculty Network)
APPLY
All faculty are welcome to apply to the WI Faculty Retreat (tenured, tenure-track, lecturer, clinical, etc.). Writing happens in all classes and best practices for WI courses can apply to any course with writing. Spaces are available for up to 12 participants each year. Priority will be given to faculty teaching WI courses, but we welcome any faculty who are interested in improving student writing in their courses to apply.
To apply for the annual WI Faculty Retreat, download the application and send it to UNH.Writing.Programs@unh.edu by March 31.
Testimonials
From former "Retreatnicks" -
"It gave me an opportunity to learn valuable writing intensive skills for my course, learn about useful resources available to both students and faculty, as well as network with colleagues with whom I still remain in touch with. I am grateful for the opportunity!" - April Phelps, Clinical Asst. Professor, CHHS
