Rachel N. Spear, Ph. D.
writing program administration
Composition Coordinator
Francis Marion University, expected 2015
Duties to be outlined at that time
Interim Expanded Composition Coordinator
University of Southern Mississippi, 2013 - 2014
Develop and review curriculum for the Expanded Composition Program; Oversee 15 instructors, 22 sections of 100E, and 22 sections of 099E; Provide support and mentorship to Expanded instructors; Administer and assess the Comp I-Expanded challenge exam; Address placement concerns of at-risk students; Coordinate Expanded Program events and annual assessment; Gather and report data on each Expanded cohort’s success rates in subsequent writing courses and degree completion
Composition Program Workgroup
University of Southern Mississippi, 2012 - 2014
Assist with curriculum development for traditional first-year writing; Assist with selection of common texts; Serve on Graduate Teaching Award Committee; Review and edit assessment materials and guidelines; Participate in annual program assessment; Serve as Breakout Leader for 100E/099E, developing and facilitating workshops for graduate instructors and adjuncts (2013-present)
CxC Studio Graduate Assistant Coordinator
Louisiana State University, Communication across the Curriculum (CxC), 2007 - 2010
Award: CCCC Writing Program Certificate of Excellence (2010)
Meet with and advise faculty with communication-intensive projects; Train and oversee student workers; Create documents and resources; Assist with creation and implementation of faculty Summer Institute; Design and present lectures and workshops; Offer individual consultations on student communication projects and electronic portfolios; Assist in managing the Distinguished Communicator Certification program; Assist with pilot program assessment; Assist with award and grant applications; Recruit students and facilitate outreach; Attend advisory council meeting, presenting in Coordinator’s absence; Co-Organize Annual Digital Media Festival (2008, 2009), leading coordination in 2010