The Freshman Interest Group: How Shared Interests Engage and Inspire Students in First-Year Comp
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jenn Sloggie-Pierce | Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA → Old Dominion University | |
| Speakers | Matt Oliver | Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA → Old Dominion University | Making Composition an Institutional Priority: Can Composition Courses Related to Student Interests Increase Student Success and Retention? |
| Speakers | Noah Renn | Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA → Old Dominion University | Writing outside of the Classroom: The Outdoor Adventure-Themed Composition Course |
| Speakers | Jenn Sloggie-Pierce | Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA → Old Dominion University | Reading, Writing, and Exercise: The Personal Fitness-Themed Composition Course |
Source
NCTE's program, near page 303 of the file. Names link to a person page only for people listed at two or more conventions.
Cite as: Conference on College Composition and Communication. “The Freshman Interest Group: How Shared Interests Engage and Inspire Students in First-Year Comp.” 2014 Convention Program, Indianapolis, session L.34. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 2, 2026.