This series is an open writing group for faculty interested in writing for the general public about the purpose of higher education. The group will engage in the following activities:

• a kickoff meeting (facilitated by the CoLab) on September 19th to talk about the purpose of public writing: who are we writing for? what do we need to know in order to be better at public writing? how is this practice related to the writing practices we teach our students and the design of teaching these practices?
• bi-weekly 60-90 minute drop-in writing time (October 2nd, 17th, and 30th and November 14th). Check-in quickly and then focus on body doubling for writing.
• end of semester 90 minute reading for anyone who wants to share their works in progress (date/time TBD by the group)
• Optional: one-shot digital publication or print zine of works produced (the CoLab will handle the collection of work and production of the product)

Light breakfast and beverages provided.