University Writing Committee

The University Writing Committee (UWC), a standing committee of the Academic Senate, seeks to build and maintain a robust culture of writing at CSUDH that supports and advances the mission, vision, and goals of the University while it positively impacts students, faculty, and staff. The UWC provides vision, leadership, and expertise aimed at building a culture of writing within the University, and serves as a recommending body to the Academic Senate on matters related to university-wide writing policies and practices. In addition, the UWC offers consultation and recommendations to University entities tasked with the oversight, development, and review of: student writing requirements and standards; student learning outcomes assessment; and program assessment related to student writing.

UWC Charge

GWAR-Certifying Courses

The following courses have completed the campus curriculum review process and are approved as GWAR-Certifying to meet the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Academic Programs at academicprograms@csudh.edu.

Effective Fall 2021

ENG 350 Advanced Composition
ENG 490 Seminar in Literature
LBS 370 Multicultural Studies
WMS 490 Senior Capstone

Contact:

Siskanna Naynaha
snaynaha@csudh.edu
(310) 243-3359

Meeting dates:

UWC meets on the 1st Monday and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10 am - 12 noon.

Members 2021-2022:

Siskanna Naynaha, Committee Chair
Ivonne L. Heinze-Balcazar, AS Representative
Jennifer M. Summer, (CBAPP)
Matt Mutchler, (CNBS)
Cramer R. Cauthen, (CAH)
Adriean Mancillas, (COE)
Salvatore Russo, (CAH)
Vanessa Cervantes, Graduate Studies Coordinator
Sumino Otsuji, Academic Programs
Student Representative
Jennifer Brandt, (CAH)
Jen Stacy, (COE)
Kathryn E. Theiss, (CNBS)
Sarah Underwood, (CHHSN)
Rosa Heckenberg, Interim Director of Learning & Testing Center
Mara Lee Grayson, (CAH)
Helen Oesterheld, (CAH)
Lilliana Sanchez

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