Auburn University’s University Writing
Founded in 2010, University Writing works to enhance the culture of writing and writing instruction at Auburn University. We strive to assist Auburn students and faculty in as many ways as possible.
For students, we provide programs, resources, and opportunities such as:
- face to face and online peer consultations through the Miller Writing Center,
- support to graduate students through the WriteFest Thesis and Dissertation Intensive Writing Program and Graduate Writing Partners,
- ePortfolio Student Workshops, and
- internships, graduate assistantships, consultant and front desk positions, summer fellowships, and leadership opportunities.
For faculty, we offer:
- in-class workshops and focused presentations to support faculty using writing in their courses,
- individual and group consultations about any writing issues or concerns with teaching writing,
- WriteBites Chats to foster conversations and collaborations about ways to use writing in disciplinary courses,
- Faculty Writing Retreats to promote a community of writers, and
- support to those who join the ePortfolio Project Cohort.
Meet the Office of University Writing Staff
Dr. Christopher Basgier
Acting Director of University Writing
3436 RBD Library
(334) 844-7493
crb0085@auburn.edu
Christopher Basgier received his Ph.D. at Indiana University in 2013, and then spent four years at University of North Dakota, where he served as Academic Director of Composition and Acting Coordinator of Writing Across the Curriculum. He brings extensive experience working with faculty on teaching with writing, and he has consulted with departments about integrating writing throughout undergraduate and graduate curricula. His research, which spans writing across the curriculum, genre, and digital rhetoric, has appeared in venues like Across the Disciplines, The WAC Journal, and Composition Forum
Dr. Amy Cicchino
Associate Director of University Writing
3436 RBD Library
(334) 844-7476
amycicchino@auburn.edu
Amy Cicchino received her PhD in English with a specialization in rhetoric and composition from Florida State University (FSU) in 2019. During her graduate career, Amy served as Assistant Director to the College Composition program, GTA-mentor instructor, and instructor in both the College Composition program and the Editing, Writing, and Media major. Before entering the PhD program, Amy taught high school English for seven years in Florida. Her research takes up digital pedagogy, curriculum development, and writing program administration.
Heather Stuart
Senior Program Administrator3436 RBD Library
(334) 844-7413
hstuart@auburn.edu
Heather Stuart began working for University Writing in August 2013. She received her MEd in Administration of Higher Education from Auburn University and her BA in Psychology and Interpersonal Communication from Alma College. Prior to joining the Office of University Writing, Heather served as a Community Outreach and Marketing AmeriCorps Member for Habitat for Humanity of Kent County in Michigan.
Layli Miron
Program Administrator3436 RBD Library
(334) 844-7475
lmm0110@auburn.edu
Layli Miron began working for the Office of University Writing in January 2021. She received her PhD and MA in English with a specialization in rhetoric and composition from Penn State, where she taught writing for five years, and her BA in English from Mount Holyoke College. At both institutions, Layli worked for writing centers, roles which she loved. In her free time, she writes and copyedits for several publications—but she does occasionally do something unrelated to writing, such as exploring the Southeast with her husband.
Ashley Shamp
Administrative Support Specialist
3436 RBD Library
(334) 844-7475
adg0003@auburn.edu
Ashley Shamp joined University Writing in April 2018. She received her BA in Marketing from Auburn University in 2012, and has previously worked in sales and marketing. In her free time she enjoys traveling with her husband, reading, going to concerts, and spending time with her four spoiled house rabbits.