2026 - 2027 English Plan

A general statement (narrative) about what the department wants to accomplish.

Last updated on: 12/08/2025 10:58 am by Alex Kay

Shrink Box

The English Department is focused on creating more equitable access to technology and support for our students while fostering a collaborative learning environment. We're seeking funding for two additional Chromebook carts (25 devices each) to ensure all students can participate fully in digital literacy activities and online research, regardless of their personal device ownership. Expanding our Reading/Writing Center hours would provide critical support for students who need flexible tutoring options that fit their work and commuting schedules. We'd also like to establish a modest funding line for faculty professional development and department activities—things like bringing in guest speakers, attending pedagogy workshops, and creating opportunities for our team to learn and grow together. Finally, updating our English classrooms in Harriman Hall would give us modern, flexible learning spaces that support the collaborative and discussion-based work that's central to our discipline. Together, these investments would strengthen our ability to meet students where they are and help them succeed academically while building a vibrant, supportive departmental community.

Department Goals

Specific things the department wishes to achieve or accomplish this academic year.

# Department Goal
1 Continue to plan and implement course delivery to accelerate student progress toward academic goals
2 Expand the availability and use of new technology for student learning and support
3 Renovation of English Department classrooms
4 Explore additional funding options for various department activities and initiatives

Initiatives

Projects or processes that would assist you in achieving one or more of your goals this academic year.