Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)

The WAC Mission

Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) at Eastern Oregon University supports the view that writing aids in learning and critical thinking, and should happen across the academic community throughout a student’s formal education. WAC is committed to ensuring all students receive attention to writing throughout their studies in small class environments and, through Writing in the Disciplines (WID), students learn and practice discipline-specific conventions.  Students will develop habits of mind and communication skills necessary to play productive roles in their disciplines, careers, and communities, and be prepared for responsible and reflective action in a diverse and interconnected world.

Aligned with the February 3, 2004, University Mission statement; approved by the WAC Group on November 20, 2015.

WAC Group Reports

WAC First Findings 2015-2016; September 2016

WAC Second Findings 2016-2017; September 2017; revised March 2019

Executive Summary & Recommendations from WAC Second Findings 2016-2017; September 2017

WAC and the Writing Center

The Writing Center supports institutional and course learning objectives that promote writing across the university, including the University Writing Requirement (UWR). To accomplish this purpose, the Writing Center helps support faculty teaching writing by providing educational resources and an archive of resources for teaching writing.

Visit the Faculty Resources, FAQ for UWR Instructors, Discipline-Specific UWR Criteria, and Writing Center Syllabus Statements for additional information.