To maintain continuity in Auburn’s academic work, certain existing academic committees will continue their responsibilities for the time being. Relevant committee chairs have been informed and asked to notify members accordingly. As the transition proceeds, the name, composition, structure, scope, function, and other aspects of these particular committees will be reviewed and revised as needed to align with Board policy and the University’s new academic advisory framework.
University Writing
The committee shall work with the Office of University Writing to develop common principles and guidelines for incorporating intentional and significant writing experiences into every major. The committee will regularly review how programs provide writing instruction beyond the core curriculum and how they assess writing relevant to their discipline and forward their recommendations regarding any new courses or changes in curriculum to the Curriculum Committee for final approval. In addition, the committee will analyze assessment data on writing, and make recommendations to departments, the Office of University Writing, and the Presidential Academic Advisory Council as appropriate.
Membership
The University Writing Committee shall be composed of one faculty member from each college, one representative from the faculty of the University Libraries, and the Ralph "Shug" Jordan Professor of Writing. Additionally, there are five continuing/ex-officio members, including the Director of University Writing, the Director or designee from First-year Composition, the Director or designee from the Office of Academic Insight, a representative or designee from the Curriculum Committee, and a representative or designee from the Graduate School. The committee also includes one graduate student nominated by the Graduate Student Council and one undergraduate student nominated by the Student Government Association.
Restrictions:
The faculty members will serve 3-year rotating terms
Members
| Name | Department/Unit | Rotation Year |
|---|---|---|
|
Christopher Basgier, Co-Chair |
Director of University Writing | Continuing, Non-Voting |
|
Thomas Lockhart, Co-Chair |
Ralph "Shug" Jordan Prof. of Writing | 2028 |
| Director of First-Year Composition | Continuing, Non-Voting | |
| Graduate School | Continuing, Non-Voting | |
| Assistant Director of the Office of Academic Assessment | Continuing, Non-Voting | |
| Designee from Curriculum Committee | Continuing, Non-Voting | |
| College of Liberal Arts | 2026 | |
| College of Human Sciences | 2026 | |
| College of Veterinary Medicine | 2026 | |
| College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment | 2027 | |
| Samuel Ginn College of Engineering | 2026 | |
| College of Agriculture | 2027 | |
| Harbert College of Business | 2027 | |
| College of Nursing | 2028 | |
| College of Education | 2028 | |
| College of Architecture, Design, and Construction | 2028 | |
| College of Sciences and Mathematics | 2028 | |
| Libraries | 2028 | |
| Harrison College of Pharmacy | 2028 | |
| Graduate Student Representative | 2026 | |
| Undergraduate Student Representative | 2026 |