To continue curricular development, consistent with college mission, stengths of department faculty, and needs of students

To continue and develop the college-wide conversation about writing across the curriculum in order to engage all schools in the teaching of writing that is central to the college’s core curriculum requirements.

To continue to foster faculty development and maintain the academic strength (both pedagogical and scholarly) of the current department

To expand the English Major and increase visibility of the English Department on campus

To increase student opportunities for experiential and professional learning