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CAMPUS WRITING PROGRAM

Amy Lannin, PhD

Director

Christy Goldsmith, PhD

Associate Director

Julie Birt, PhD

Assistant Director

cwp.missouri.edu

Carla Gallegos

Project Coordinator

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WI BENEFITS FOR GRADUATE INSTRUCTORS AND TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Campus Writing Program

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WHEN SHOULD I HIGHLIGHT MY WI INVOLVEMENT?

In fellowship, job search, or scholarship materials

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    • Statements of teaching philosophy
    • Research statements
    • Letters of interest 

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See handout

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A STUDY OF THE TA EXPERIENCE

Based on a survey of 467 former TAs, a large majority perceive that WI TA experience --

    • Aided their career development
    • Improved their communication skills
    • Deepened their understanding of content

(Townsend & Lannin, 2019)

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ADDITIONAL FINDINGS

  • Many participants noted the value of working closely with the professor 
  • Many participants noted the importance of discussing writing with the students and with the professor 
  • 96% advise current graduate students to serve as a WI TA

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WHEN SHOULD I HIGHLIGHT MY WI INVOLVEMENT?

On your CV

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Professional Development Attended

Campus Writing Program Teaching Assistant Writing Intensive Workshop—Fall 2025

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FACULTY & GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT

  • Semester Faculty and TA Workshops
  • Monthly Workshops
  • Websites of resources
  • Writing Retreats

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WRITING INTENSIVE FACULTY AND TA RECOGNITION

    • Excellence in Writing Intensive Teaching
    • Win Horner Award for Innovative WI Teaching
    • Nominations due 4/1

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CAMPUS WRITING PROGRAM

Amy Lannin, PhD

Director

Christy Goldsmith, PhD

Associate Director

Julie Birt, PhD

Assistant Director

cwp.missouri.edu

Carla Gallegos

Project Coordinator