Bullitzer Prize

Rev up your engines for the 2007 Bullitzer prizes! As you race around this semester’s bustling track grading compositions left and right, don’t forget to snag the ones that shine with that extra luster and style. Direct your superstar to sign up at the starting gate at the Bullitzer upload page on the FYC site. Students will sign up in the same place teachers do, but  the Login is “Gate\USF,” and the password is “Bullitzer2007!” Students will agree to policy requirements as part of the upload process. Please assist them if necessary. Submission deadline is December 18.

We anticipate being able to award more prizes and publish more essays this year-- ideally in all major project categories, as well as “Best Overall.” Don’t forget that “Best Blog” is also a category. We look forward to your submissions of exemplary work from students. Enter the competition! Showcase your students and your own teaching efforts. Contact Mary Kay Madden or Kim Murray if you have questions.

Beginning in Fall 2008, students will have the opportunity to take Hybrid Composition Classes. Hybrid classes meet both online and in class to provide flexibility for both students and teachers. 

from Dr. Kim Murray

Hello Colleagues,

 ü  Make sure that your students COMPLETE THE COURSE EVALUATION ONLINE on the homepage at http://collegewriting.us or https://usfweb3.usf.edu/fyc/ (If you received another URL, it will work, but these have had no errors so far – students need to open the survey in a new Window if you post it in Blackboard).

ü   Make sure that students know that we are also asking them to EVALUATE THE FYC PROGRAM (we do this every few years).  This link is also available at http://collegewriting.us.

ü  Upload your STUDENT ABSENCE RECORDS (indicating your name, course, section #, etc.) to your teaching site at http://eportfolio.usf.edu/ (Make sure to put this under Shared Documents).   No need to print grades this semester.

 ü  BOOK CHOICES: We suggest that you call the bookstore to verify your textbook choice before you prepare a syllabus.  Contact the USF bookstore at 974-7970.

• Lamm and Everett, Dynamic Argument is the default text (if you didn’t order in time, this may be your text for 1102).  Teachers have the option of requiring Eduspace, the electronic component to the book (which includes free “Smarthinking.com” tutoring/comments for two essays). Costs: $26 net to the bookstore for Eduspace alone; $46 net with the textbook. (The bookstore charges a mark-up in addition to what the publisher charges.)

• Ramage, Bean, and Johnson, Writing Argument.  If you want students to have access to MyCompLab as well as free tutoring for 10 essays, they’ll need to buy MCL separately with used books or the shrink-wrapped package with the new book.  The Net Price (price to bookstore) for Ramage Writing Arguments:  A Rhetoric with Readings 7/e is $53.50 (stand alone Net Price for the MyCompLab Student Access is $23.50). 

• 1101 Reader (comes free with a new Thomson Handbook)

ü  1102 Exit Essays

•  Please turn in one copy of your students’ 1102 Exit Essays/Reflective Letters to the box on the front desk in the English Department.  Make sure that students include their U#s on their essays

ü  If you are an adjunct, sign your contract before next term

ü  If you are a TA, complete your tuition waiver and appointment status form.

ü  Do not leave student papers/folders/boxes in the hallways.  They are a fire hazard according the fire marshal.

ü  If you are leaving, please say goodbye, but also leave your office key, permanent email, and snail mail address with Deedra.