Writing in the Disciplines
WID @ RIC
The Writing in the Disciplines (WID) program at Rhode Island College (RIC) integrates writing instruction into all academic departments and programs. WID courses build on the outcomes of the college’s First-Year Writing program, and extend the knowledge and skills students gain and develop through General Education. WID courses deepen students’ understanding of their fields while enhancing communication skills essential for academic and professional success.
WID at RIC is administered by the campus Writing Board, a cross-disciplinary group of faculty who review WID proposals, collaborate with departments/programs to assess WID, and offer professional development on writing pedagogy. The Writing Board views writing as crucial to learning and knowledge creation, and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based approaches to the teaching of writing.