Dr. Scott Chiu publishes article
Dr. Chiu published "Unlearning and Relearning Writing Center Dynamics as a Faculty Director"
In his chapter, Dr. Chiu reflects on his transition from an international graduate student from Taiwan to a writing center director. He describes how the writing center functioned as a "safe house" and a linguistic "contact zone," reframing his status as a non-native English speaker from an academic deficit into a multilingual asset. By embracing his unique background and a non-confrontational approach, Dr. Chiu was able to preserve student agency and navigate complex cultural power dynamics. Ultimately, these formative experiences as a consultant lay the foundation for how he later navigates and rethinks power as a supervisor.
The book examines the unavoidable hierarchies of supervisory labor within writing centers, challenging the traditional self-image of pure horizontal collaboration. The collection argues that acknowledging managerial power and adopting reflective supervisory practices are essential for centering equity and justice in academic workplaces.
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- Dr. Chiu to lead travel seminar to Taiwan
October 6, 2026Dr. Chiu's travel seminar will take students to Taipei, Taiwan, for a two-week field immersion that combines academic study and real-world adventure in teaching English abroad.
- Dr. Scott Chiu publishes article
October 6, 2026Dr. Scott Chiu, Associate Professor of English and Director of the CLU Writing Center, published his article, "Unlearning and Relearning Writing Center Dynamics as a Faculty Director," in The Reluctant Supervisor: Recognizing and Rethinking Power in Writing Center Supervisory Practices (Utah State University Press).
- English Career Mentoring Featured in The CLU Echo
April 2, 2026The California Lutheran University English Department hosted its first-ever “What Can You Do With an English Major?” forum, featuring alumnae now working in law, publishing and public service on Wednesday, March 25, in the Swenson Center for Social and Behavioral Sciences.
- Author & musician Brendan Slocum to talk at CLU, April 7
March 7, 2026Musician and novelist Brendan Slocum, author of Symphony of Secrets, will visit Professor Christina Nation's Introduction to Creative Writing course on April 7, 9:35am. The event is open to all.
- What Can You Do with an English Major? on March 25
February 26, 2026The English Department is hosting its annual What Can You Do with an English Major forum. Notable alumni will showcase the value and versatility of an English degree, from careers in law, academia, publishing, public service, leadership, and beyond.Alumni Panel/Career Mentoring EventMarch 25, SWEN 101, 9:15 AM to 10:30 AMHosted by Dr. Robert Mendoza - Morning Glory recognized by NCTE
February 10, 2026The 2025 edition of the English Department’s Morning Glory Magazine (Vol. 54) has been honored with the Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) designation of "Excellent" from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). - Dr. Lyons Wins Poetry Prize
December 10, 2025 - English Department to Host First-Year Writing Exhibition at 2026 Festival of Scholars
November 10, 2025The English Department and the Writing Center team up to host an inaugural Celebration of First-Year Writers at the 2026 Festival of Scholars.
- Dr. Mendoza Speaks at MELUS 2025
April 11, 2025Dr. Robert Mendoza spoke about his work on Nuyorican poet and playwright Pedro Pietri's Puerto Rican Obituary, at the Society for the Study of Multi-Ethnic Literature of the US conference at Cal State LA.