Not Just a Number: Student Age in WAC/WID Classrooms
May 9, 2024
*All times are in Central Standard Time
8:45-9 a.m. | Introduction/Welcoming Remarks
Cameron Bushnell, Clemson University
Macy Dunklin, Texas A&M University
9-10 a.m. | Roundtable
“Empowering Learners: Adult Learner Growth Mindset in First-Year Writing”
Gabriel Smith, Purdue University Global
Lisa Teitler, Purdue University Global
Josef Vice, Purdue University Global
Sheryl Bone, Purdue University Global
10:15-11:15 a.m.| Roundtable
“Challenges, Hurdles, Victories, and More! Early College Education Best Practices”
Melissa St. Pierre, Rochester University
Brittany Briggs, Rochester University
Jessica Robbins, Rochester University
11:30 a.m.-noon | Networking
All participants welcome to socialize and network
12-1 p.m. | Keynote Address
“Many Paths: Honoring the Journeys of Age-Diverse Transfer Student Writers”
Christie Toth and Friends
1:15-2:30 p.m. | Individual Presentations
“Leveraging Writing Support Across Diverse Learning Environments: A 3S Understanding Approach”
Mohsine Bensaid, Ashland University
“Resumers in and Beyond a Writing Intensive Preparatory Course: Challenges, Assets, and Opportunities”
Kendon Kurzer, University of California, Davis
Natasha J Lee, University of California, Davis
Amy Macias-Stowe, California State University, Sacramento
Mary Her, California State University, Sacramento
Nieva Manalo, California State University, Sacramento
2:30-2:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks
Allison Daniel, Clemson University