Evaluates the effectiveness of a writing improvement program outside the English department. Finds that the program prepared students for writing on the job. Considers changes in the writing program to make it a true writing-across-the-curriculum program. (RS)

Details a method and rationale for unearthing hidden curricula in departments, colleges, or schools to provide the information necessary for informed decisions about the teaching of writing throughout the university. Describes information about writing within the disciplines gathered at the School of Social Work. (PRA)

Contributes to the knowledge of portfolio systems for writing evaluation by sharing evaluative procedures and their results. Reports on the results of a survey of students evaluated using a portfolio system. Finds that students preferred the portfolio system. (RS)

Reports results of a survey of new teaching assistants. Finds that the majority of teaching assistants need training as teachers of writing and that nearly half need support in more general matters concerning teaching. Highlights some of the differences between experienced and inexperienced teaching assistants. (RS)

Reports on an investigation into the types of writing placement that institutions are currently using, in addition to the kinds of writing courses offered. Outlines current writing placement procedures in hope of spurring further professional conversations concerning these practices. (HB)

Reports on a survey of 40 geographically representative state and private universities with sizable composition programs. Documents both the need for and interest in peer coaching of teaching assistants. (MG)