3/1/13: Writing Intensive Success: Tips from the Front Line
A panel discussion organized for the 2013 ProDev Day @ Leeward. Panelists Kathryn Fujioka-Imai, Eiko Kosasa, Stanley May, and Frank Stanton advised new (and not so new) faculty on the ins and outs of teaching writing intensive courses across all disciplines. A lively Q&A session followed.
11/15/12: Leeward Speaks! Java Jam Poetry Slam
Jointly sponsored with the Student Activities Board, the Java Jam gave students an opportunity to express themselves through self-composed pieces. Frances Won, writing lecturer, organized poetry workshops to help students craft pieces for public performance with a special appearance from National Slam Poetry finalist, Mark Anderson, via Skype. Lively student performances at the Java Jam were accompanied by food, prizes, and a special performance by Ms. Won.
11/16/11: Four-Star Feedback Fete
WI Focus Board members Susan Lum, Professor of English Literature, Frank Stanton, Professor in Biology & Science, Susan Wood, Associate Professor in English, and Laurie Kuribayashi, Writing Specialist shared ideas to improve student writing.
3/2/12: Four Ways to Respond to Student Writing at WILD
WI Focus Board members introduced ideas to improve student writing. Topics included assignment and grading tips, peer-editing techniques, online tutoring, and writing support services.
10/26/10: You Can Do This Too!
Workshop featured Juliet Kono Lee, Associate Professor of English and author of Anshu: Dark Sorrow
4/5/11: Making Writing Exciting!
Stephen Herr, Assistant Professor in English, Stanley Lee, Student Publications Advisor, Stanley May, Associate Professor in Business Technology, and Greg Walker, Educational Technology Developer and DE Coordinator discussed methods and tools to engage and motivate student writers.
10/3/05: Writers@LCC: Reading & Talk-Story Session with LEE TONOUCHI, "Da Pidgin Guerrilla"
Lee Tonouchi read from his work including Da Word and talked about his new pidgin dictionary, Da Kine Dictionary.
10/13/04: Previewing Plagiarism Prevention Programs
LCC faculty shared information about available programs for detecting plagiarism, with focus on Turnitin.com.
11/9/04: Writers@LCC: Reading and Talk-Story Session with JULIET KONO LEE
LCC's own Juliet Lee read excerpts from her work including her new book of eloquent short stories on Hawaii's Japanese community, Ho'olulu Park and the Pepsodent Smile.
1/5/05: Anti-Plagiarism Workshop
At this workshop, Marilyn Bauer and Jacie Moriyama presented their online module for students on plagiarism and Michael Nester demonstrated Turnitin.com.
Turnitin Training: Throughout Spring 2005, Writing Committee members and others offered workshops on Turnitin.com to LCC faculty across the campus.
3/10/05: Writers@LCC: Spoken-word poet KEALOHA
Kealoha, founder of Honolulu's First Thursday Slam Poetry Competition, the largest registered poetry slam in the world, gave a dynamic performance to an enthusiastic LCC audience.
10/22/03: Writers@LCC: Reading & Talk-Story Session with HAUNANI-KAY TRASK
Dr. Trask, Professor of Hawaiian Studies at UH-Manoa, is a widely published poet and an indigenous Hawaiian nationalist and political activist. More than 100 students, faculty and staff heard her read and comment on her poetry which ranges from lyrical meditations on the beauty of the 'aina to fiery commentaries on Hawaiian history.
11/18/03: From Talking to Writing: Writing Assignments Based on Interviews
LCC faculty from four diverse disciplines -- Speech, Economics, English and Business -- described their interview-based writing assignments and how students benefited from them.
3/10/04: Writers@LCC: Talk-Story Session with M. LEE GOFF
Dr. Goff, an internationally acclaimed forensic entomologist and author of A Fly for the Prosecution, gave a fascinating (and graphic!) presentation about how scientists use insect evidence in investigating and solving crimes.
4/20/04: Information Resources for Faculty: Getting the Most out of the Library
Dave Coleman and LCC Library staff gave a hands-on workshop that offered attendees an opportunity to explore on-line resources and learn about other Library services.
10/21/02: Grant Writing Fundamentals
LCC grant writer Tom Kuhn provided a sample of a successful grant, offered tips on writing a budget and logistical plan, and discussed grant reporting and assessment issues.
11/12/02: Writers@LCC: Reading & Talk-Story Session with SIA FIGIEL
The inaugural session of this new series featured Sia Figiel, Samoa’s first contemporary female novelist, winner of numerous awards and the Distinguished Visiting Writer at UH-Manoa’s English Department for Fall 2002.Sia’s dynamic, sometimes startling and often hilarious reading electrified the audience of more than 70 students, faculty and staff.
2/25/03: Handling the Paper Load: Tips for Grading Papers
We used a pre-marked sample paper as a starting point for a wide-ranging discussion about how instructors can provide useful written feedback on student papers without overloading themselves.
3/18/03: Writers@LCC: Reading & Talk-Story Session with LEE CATALUNA
Lee Cataluna, Honolulu Advertiser columnist and local playwright, read her mostly comic, sometimes profound monologues portraying a variety of characters to a responsive audience. She shared more insights and personal experiences in a lively Q&Q session.
10/30/01: Portfolios: Tools for Assessment and Learning
An overview of portfolios, as well as discussion of why to assign them in classes as diverse as writing and digital media. Sample portfolio assignment.
11/14/01: Plagiarism: Meeting the Challenge
Presentation and discussion of this topic, as well as demonstration of an on-line plagiarism detection program.
2/27/02: Real Writing: Using writing to help your students connect with the real world
Focusing on writing assignments that have a real-world purpose (resumes, letters to the editor, reports, etc.) or that require students to write about about real-world topics ? social, political, and other current or practical issues.
4/2/02: Grant Writing 101
Tom Kuhn, LCC's grant writer, provided a "primer for grant entrepreneurs": how and where to find grant funds as well as the five steps in writing a grant.
4/18/02: Grant Writing 102: The Nuts & Bolts of Federal Grants
In this follow-up to the previous workshop, Tom Kuhn introduced the specific tasks required when applying for a federal grant, including an explanation of the RFP (request for proposal) and how to respond to it.
10/17/00: Stepping Outside the Textbook: Using other kinds of sources for reading & writing assignments
Several faculty members shared alternatives to textbook -based assignments including ideas and assignments for science classes.
11/15/00: Terrific Teaching Tips: Co-sponsored with the Professional Development subcommittee. Mini-presentations on pop quizzes, learning styles, writing conferences and the Hawai'i Great Teachers Seminar were followed by informal networking.
A two-workshop series: From Confusion to Clarity: Designing Assignments that Work
3/12/01: Part I: Guest presenter Shel Hershinow, WAC Coordinator at KapCC and Hawai'i Writing Project Director, led participants in an exploration of the elements of a good assignment.
3/21/01: Part II -- The Sequel: Informal discussion that applied the ideas generated at the previous workshop.
10/26/99: Plagiarism: How to prevent it/what to do when you suspect it
Open discussion and sharing of resources and suggestions related to plagiarism.
11/16/99: Reading, Writing, and Thinking: Helping Students to Make the Connections, Part II
A presentation on reading theory and suggestions for written activities related to reading.
2/22/00: How to keep from DROWNING IN PAPER!
Suggestions from faculty on how to deal with this perennial problem.
4/11/00: Getting connected: using the Internet to transform instruction and promote writing
Two faculty members, J.E. Bungard (Religion, American Studies) and Pat Hurley (English, Linguistics), who teach online Writing Intensive courses, shared ways to design innovative assignments, structure class communication in new ways, and
engage students in learning and writing.
9/24/98: Writing Intensive Reunion -- Fall Edition
Another opportunity for WI and other interested faculty to share ideas.
10/27/98: Evaluating Student Writing Without Going Crazy!
Examination of sample student papers across the discipline and discussion of what kinds of feedback would be valuable.
2/23/99: Reading, Writing, and Thinking: Helping Students to Make the Connections
Presentations of reading theory by reading faculty and shared strategies from other faculty for helping students to understand and write about their reading.
4/15/99: Critical Thinking and Writing Online: The Risks and Rewards of Internet-Based Assignments
Presentations by History, English and Library faculty on ways of helping students learn and write based on Internet sources.
8/19/97: Convocation Program: Writing: Expectations and Possibilities
(a.m. - Roundtable discussions with employers from the community and representatives from upper division writing programs at UH-Manoa and UH-West Oahu; p.m. - Roundtable discussions led by LCC faculty.)
10/28/97: How to Evaluate Student Writing Without Going Crazy!
A joint workshop by and for LCC and UHWO faculty -- we read student papers, discussed how we would evaluate them, and shared evaluation ideas in general.
11/19/97: Exploring Islam: Opportunities for Student Writing
In conjunction with LCC's annual International Day essay competition; presented information about Islam, the year's International Festival topic, and introduced essay contest topics to faculty. Workshop co-sponsored by Writing and International Education Committees.
4/14/98: Writing Intensive Reunion
An opportunity for WI and other interested faculty to share ideas. All who responded to our feedback form expressed an interest in having similar meetings each semester.
11/12/96: Writing Intensive Brown Bag Workshop
A faculty panel shared teaching techniques and ideas for sequencing complex assignments.
2/11/97: Evaluating Student Writing, Part I: Ready or Not?
A panel of ENG 100 & ESL instructors discussed their expectations and standards. Many faculty from other disciplines found this to be an especially enlightening session.
4/15/97: Evaluating Student Writing, Part II: Writing Across Our Campus: A Sampler
Informal sharing by faculty from diverse disciplines.