Duffey's appointment is part of President Robert Glidden's plan to intensify the focus on writing instruction across disciplines at Ohio University. Duffey's responsibilities this year include investigating what exists in terms of writing instruction across disciplines and ways in which instruction offered to undergraduates might be enhanced. She also is trying to meet as many faculty and administrators as possible to discuss ideas about development of a writing program.
People have all different kinds of ideas about good writing and how that can be used in classes.
Duffey says her background covers language generation, function and interaction, but that she seeks faculty expertise about each discipline's literacy. Together, we can begin to shape writing instruction that can help you accomplish your goals for your students. Glidden and Duffey say they believe a focus on writing instruction is on an upswing across the country. It is a movement that has a long history that waxes and wanes. It's currently waxing.