Highlights of the spread of WAC at Kapi'olani CC follow. A writing desk is established at the learning center. Kapi'olani CC sponsors a two-day WAC workshop for CC faculty conducted by Paul Diehl of the Iowa Writers Workshop. A WAC steering committee of interested faculty is formed and a assigned time is provided for a WAC coordinator. Under their leadership, numerous workshops are held on campus.
Many courses add a writing competency and recommended preparation.
Advertisements for new hires add willingness to use writing as a desired qualification. The Board of Student Publications is formed to coordinate and supervise campus publications. Kathy MacDonald creates a booklet for students Writing in College Courses. A writing intensive requirement is added to the AA degree. Early on many Kapi'olani CC faculty members spent considerable time and energy trying to define critical thinking.