Re: An idea for NWCA

[jmullin@UOFT02.UTOLEDO.EDU]

Becky,

Check the NWCA HOme Page--links exist-- though not enough. They
are under construction like so many of us. 

While all that we can put on line should be there, let's never
forget that not everyone has equal access to techonology.

> Along the lines of what Beth says below, why not simplify the process
> further and simply send in URLs that the NWCA page could link to??  There
> exists already a plethera of wonderful online sources:  syllabi, hand outs,
> policies, etc.   The ACW (alliance for computers and writing) has such a
> web resource, and it's a great place to go for info (though now that it's
> grown so, it's becoming difficult to navigate...).
> 
> The problem is, of course, that this means *someone's* got to do the
> webweaving....but I still think online resources for writing centers is a
> wonderful idea, along with the other options Beth mentions below.
> 
> --Becky
> 
> >Someone here (Joan?) posted a message within the last two weeks, asking
> >for ideas about NWCA. (I meant to save that message!)
> >
> >But it wasn't until I saw Sally's message today, asking for feedback
> >forms, that it occurred to me:  wouldn't it be great if NWCA would keep
> >collections of these things?
> >
> >I've seen requests for consultant training manuals, consultant training
> >syllabi, record of session forms, feedback surveys, publicity
> >materials, etc.  Whenever I see someone else's request, I realize that I
> >could use copies of that stuff, too.  But it's sometimes tough to keep
> >track of who asked for what (when I want to answer a request) and I feel
> >bad about appending "send copies to me, too!" to someone else's
> >request.
> >
> >If we all would make an effort to send even a single copy of these items
> >to NWCA, when we create them, and we were all willing to pay the costs
> >of photocopies and postage, these items would be more easily available
> >to all of us.  The NWCA could keep packets of consultant training
> >manuals, or whatever, available on request.  So all Sally would
> >have to do is ask NWCA for all the feedback forms they have on file.
> >
> >Or, if someone at NWCA has a scanner, these items could be scanned and
> >stored on the TTU computer.  Or we could submit them on disk--no
> >scanning!  Then files of syllabi, etc.--even collections of helpful
> >posts, presorted by topic (how to write end-of-year reports, should we
> >report to faculty, open spaces vs. cubbyholes, etc.) would be only a
> >listserv command away.
> >
> >Those of us who are also on the WMST-L list will recognize this
> >idea--it's been amazingly helpful to me to see the women's studies
> >materials available through the UMD listserv.  And quick--two minutes
> >and everything arrives in your email box.
> >
> >I realize this would initially be a time-consuming project, but it seems
> >to me the payoff would be worth it.
> >
> >So what do you think?  Would it be worth it to anyone else?  Could NWCA take
> >this on?
> >
> >Beth
> >
> >P.S. And Sally, I don't have a feedback form myself.  I was planning to
> >create one this year.  When I get to it, I'll be happy to send you a copy!
> >
> >Dr. Beth Rapp Young
> >U of Alabama in Huntsville
> >YoungBR@email.uah.edu
> 
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