Major Changes, Changing Majors
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | William Morgan | New York University → New York University | |
| Speakers | Amy Clements | St. Edward’s University → St. Edward's University | Ready for the ‘Real World’: Strengthening an Undergraduate Writing Major through Alumni Outreach |
| Speakers | Debra Knutson | Shawnee State University → Shawnee State University | Don’t Make Them Learn Too Much: Policies Intended to Aid Transfer Students |
| Speakers | Dauvan Mulally | Grand Valley State University → Grand Valley State University | Cultivating Self-Marketing Skills: Preparing Writing Majors for the Job Search |
| Speakers | Mary Rist | St. Edward’s University → St. Edward's University | Ready for the ‘Real World’: Strengthening an Undergraduate Writing Major through Alumni Outreach |
| Speakers | Sean Zwagerman | Simon Fraser University → Simon Fraser University | ‘I read an article about what not to major in and English was in the top 5’: Attitudes of University Freshmen toward the English Degree, and Implications for Curricula |
Source
NCTE's program, near page 376 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. “Major Changes, Changing Majors.” 2017 Convention Program, Portland, OR, session M.38. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 3, 2026.