OXFORD, Miss. – Registration is open for the fifth annual Transitioning to College Writing Symposium at the University of Mississippi. The symposium, set for Oct. 1-2, is hosted by the Department of Writing and Rhetoric and is open to area English, language arts and writing instructors from high schools, community colleges and universities.
Attendees may register online until Sept. 28 and by phone after that date. The registration fee is $30.
This year’s symposium, “Listen, Think, Respond: Engaging Students in Writing Life,” was developed by a diverse group of writing instructors from throughout Mississippi. The program includes topics such as digital literacies and composition, academic writing, student engagement and the development of local writing centers.
“The symposium is designed to foster dialogue and resource-sharing for writing in all disciplines, with special focus on those teaching in English and language arts,” said Alice Myatt, associate director of the Department of Writing and Rhetoric and event coordinator. “As teachers in Mississippi who recognize the importance of writing for life, we are interested in helping students transfer the skills they gain through academic writing to college and career settings.”
The program begins with a Thursday evening reception and workshops by visiting scholars Cynthia and Richard Selfe from Ohio State University and Clint Gardner, director of the Salt Lake Community College Writing Center. A variety of sessions, workshops and roundtable discussions will be led by visiting professors and writing instructors from across the state.
CEU credit is available for public school teachers. For more information or to register, visit http://transitioning.olemiss.edu/ or call 662-915-2121.