What Is WAC?

Previously known as Strategies and Tools Across Fields: Teaching with Writing (STAF), this program has been rebranded as WAC and includes a range of programming designed to support all MSU educators of any level, status, or discipline in developing their writing-related pedagogy. The goals of our WAC programming include:

  • Encouraging participants to make their courses, assignments, and assessments accessible, inclusive, and equitable
  • Designing effective and meaningful writing assignments
  • Scaffolding writing assignments within a semester or across a program’s curriculum
  • Connecting writing and critical thinking
  • Using peer response effectively 
  • Responding to student writing 
  • Developing assessments
  • Teaching discipline-specific genres and citation practices

WAC Programming for Academic Year 2025-2026

WAC Workshop Series

To attend any of the following workshops, sign up with your MSU credentials by clicking the button below. 

  • Busting Writing Myths
  • Giving Feedback on Student Writing
  • Developing Engaging Writing Assignments 
Register for the Workshop Series here

WAC Book Club

To discuss Bad Ideas about Writing with us, sign up with your MSU credentials by clicking the button below. 

Register for the WAC Book Club here

WAC 4-day Institute

This year’s institute will be held May 4-7, 2026. Check back for more information in January 2026. Email Beth Sabo at bethsabo@msu.edu with any questions.