The New Work of Writing Across the Curriculum: Diversity and Inclusion, Collaborative Partnerships, and Faculty Development

Abstract

Staci M. Perryman-Clark's book, The New Work of Writing Across the Curriculum adopts a holistic approach to examine how institutions can articulate culturally-sustained pedagogies around writing to address the needs of writing across the curriculum (WAC) and inclusion and diversity initiatives. Perryman-Clark argues that writing 15 а common learning outcome at WMU, and WAC should offer professional development by leveraging inclusive writing assessment and diversity initiatives to support faculty members who teach general education courses. Perryman-Clark argues that writing is a common learning outcome at WMU, and WAC should offer professional development by leveraging inclusive writing assessment and diversity initiatives to support faculty members who teach general education courses. In this regard, Perryman-Clark inspires me, a person of color, to advocate for supporting faculty and administrators of color, who will take on administrative roles in their future careers. [...]Perryman-Clark's work offers insights into WAC diversity and inclusion initiatives, suggesting practical solutions such as workshops on linguistic diversity and inclusive teaching practices to support faculty development. The book also emphasizes strategies such as integrating diversity training into faculty development programs and aligning WAC with initiatives, as described in multicultural organizational development (MCOD) framework.