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Our Mission: Established in 2001, the Program for Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) is responsible for campus-wide instruction of writing. Drawing on the rich intellectual tradition of rhetoric and composition, our program integrates current research and best practices to provide students with rigorous and engaging courses that help them understand and apply rhetorical skills.
Our Writing FociCreative nonfiction is a vital part of the writing curriculum in the Program for Writing and Rhetoric. It helps students reflect, engage with the community, and develop as self-aware writers who explore the relationship between creativity and rhetoric.
The PWR emphasizes the creative use of digital media in the classroom and to integrating digital technology into student learning. Faculty members actively participate in discussions about digital teaching and learning, and present at conferences.
The PWR has received university-wide awards for its work in diversity and encourages openness and respect. It offers diverse courses, transfer agreements with other state institutions, and directed self-placement for incoming 1st-year students.
One of CU Engage's "Model Programs," the PWR’s Writing Initiative for Service and Engagement (WISE) integrates service-learning into writing courses. Students work on projects for universities, non-profits, or govt. agencies dealing with social issues.
The PWR offers sustainability-based classes, with faculty integrating sustainability concerns into courses. In 2012, the program received the Campus Sustainability Award. Faculty participate in CU’s Peak-to Peak-Project to teach sustainability as well.
Writing Center
Our campus–wide offers undergraduate and graduate students free one–hour consultations with our professional staff to support writing in all courses and for career preparation.
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- WPE Minor
- Writing Certificate
- Write Lab
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To donate to the PWR, please make sure to enter or select the "Program for Writing and Rhetoric Fund" on the CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ donation page.
