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Peer reviewedOlson, Gary A. – Journal of Advanced Composition, 1986
Suggests that generational cliches exist, and that it is necessary to redefine both the conception of cliches and pedagogical approaches to them. (MS)
Descriptors: Cliches, College Freshmen, Figurative Language, Freshman Composition
Download full textOlson, Gary A.; Moxley, Joseph M. – 1988
To determine how English department chairmen perceive the role of the freshman English director, a study surveyed English department chairmen from 250 randomly selected medium/small to large universities nationwide, representing every state (with a 54% response rate). The questionnaire solicited data about the tasks and responsibilities of…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, College English
Olson, Gary A.; Ashton-Jones, Evelyn – Writing Program Administration, 1988
Surveys freshman English directors in order to help define the role of the writing center director. Discusses how writing center directors are viewed within English departments. Appends the questionnaire used. (MS)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, College English, English Departments
Peer reviewedOlson, Gary A.; Moxley, Joseph M. – College Composition and Communication, 1989
Assesses the role of the composition director in writing programs. Argues that the composition director should be a tenured professor and should possess full administrative control over all aspects of the writing program. (RAE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Administrators, Department Heads, Freshman Composition
