Just a general observation--if we want CASLL to thrive, then I think we
should all be getting the word out to colleagues who share our interests
and who might be interested in joining the organization. Last week, I
met with an instructor in the English dept interested in exploring
different approaches to assignments in her course. Perhaps not
surprisingly, she had never heard of Inkshed / CASLL--but she became
intrigued by the concept of Inkshedding and planned to try it in her
classes. By getting the word out to such colleagues, we can help to
ensure that CASLL remains vital and perhaps can even become revitalized
by the contributions of new members.
Jo-Anne Andre
U of Calgary
Dr. Theresa Hyland wrote:
> I agree with Tosh! I think if we have the whole conference focused on
> the future of the organization, we won't really have a future!
> Surely that topic is better discussed within the context of more
> specific issues of note to our profession. The paradox here is, of
> course, that if we have relevant issues to discuss, we will continue
> as an organization. One topic that I haven't seen discussed recently,
> but is becoming current, is methods of evaluating our efficacy as
> writing teachers. Just how do we measure the success of our writing
> initiatives ( i.e. classes, writing centres, WAC/WID programs, tutor
> training etc )? Do we do it through student surveys? administrative
> approval? faculty involvement exams? That topic could easily lead to
> a discussion about the efficacy of Inkshed and how to evaluate that.
> Just a thought......
> Theresa.
>
> Tosh Tachino wrote:
>
>> Could we have a regular conference and perhaps one day that is
>> dedicated for discussing the future of Inkshed (A longer version of a
>> business meeting of some sort)?
>>
>> I am planning to attend CASDW, so if the Inkshed conference is
>> immediately before (or after) CASDW, I will certainly attend.
>>
>>
>> _________________________________
>> Tosh Tachino, Ph.D.
>> Assistant Professor
>> Rhetoric, Writing, and Communication
>> University of Winnipeg
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