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Peer reviewedMcLeod, Susan H. – WPA: Writing Program Administration, 1991
Describes the institutional and programmatic context in which a consultant-evaluation visit was requested at Washington State University and the evaluators' recommendations and subsequent changes that have taken place. Lists five reasons for requesting an evaluation. (MG)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Program Administration, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedBullock, Richard H. – WPA: Writing Program Administration, 1987
Argues that the writing program administrator's role of developing and maintaining a program that embodies and tests theoretical principles is a scholarly activity and should be recognized as such. Claims that the traditional disciplinary view restricting scholarship to written publication must be broadened. (RS)
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Role, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedKail, Harvey; Trimbur, John – WPA: Writing Program Administration, 1987
Compares the administrative structures and educational ideologies of the writing center model and the curriculum-based model of peer tutoring. Argues that while the curriculum-based model may be administratively more efficient, the writing center model offers a collaborative learning environment in which students critically understand themselves…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Comparative Analysis, Educational Philosophy, Higher Education
