Quality Enhancement Plan

"Write for Life" is a campuswide initiative that underscores how Livingstone College can best serve its students. Our goal with this QEP is to foster in students the capacity and desire to write well in their chosen disciplines, thus preparing them to “Write for Life” in the 21st century.

Writing in the Disciplines equips students with essential communication skills that can enhance their academic success and facilitate their career readiness. By teaching students the genre conventions of a particular discipline – language, citation style, organization, tone, etc. -- students are prepared to be effective communicators in the fields of their choice and in the world beyond college.

“Write for Life” improves students’ writing and as a result their critical thinking and communication skills. Strong writing skills ultimately contribute to better grades and increased self-confidence. Moreover, writing -- with its attention to audience awareness, flow, and clarity -- prepares students for success beyond college since such skills are transferable to graduate school and are necessary for participation in civil society and the professions.

“Write for Life” draws from the expertise of each faculty member in their chosen discipline. It provides them with an opportunity to reflect on their own discipline-specific writing expectations and facilitate student understanding of the course material even as faculty develop increased empathy for those they teach. It also allows faculty to create a sense of connection to and collaboration with colleagues across disciplines and can ultimately contribute to enhancements in writing skills – be it in research or other professional contexts.