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Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) for Fall 2008
Fall 2008 Only
The Collegial Learning Assessment (CLA), an intiative of the Office of University Evaluation, is part of ASU's effort to assess its success in helping students develop critical thinking, reading and writing skills through the undergraduate curriculum.
In Fall 2008, the Writing Programs are contributing to this effort by allowing the Office of University Evaluation to implement the CLA through the first-year composition courses, including ENG 101, 102, 105, 107, 108 and 111 as well as WAC 101 and 107 (including hybrid and online sections).
Mission Statement
Our mission is to introduce students to the importance of writing in the work of the university and to develop their critical reading, thinking and writing skills so that they can successfully participate in that work. Writing is intellectual work, and the demands of writing within the university community include the need to:
- synthesize and analyze multiple points of view
- articulate and support one's own position regarding various issues
- adjust writing to multiple audiences, purposes, and conventions
FERPA (aka Buckley Amendment)
Student information is protected by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment.
By policy, Writing Programs teachers are not allowed to discuss student's academic performance with or release any information about student's academic records to others, including parents.
Students can access their academic records via http://my.asu.edu/, and share the information with their parents.
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The Writing Certificate Program
The Writing Certificate is a declaration from Arizona State University that a student has completed a course of study including 19 hours of advanced writing instruction. It certifies that the student has had the training to be a successful writer in his or her chosen profession.
To participate in the Writing Certificate Program, students must apply before October 1 and March 1, at least 2 semesters before the intended graduation date. To apply use the Writing Certificate Program Application Form.