TCU's Winifred Bryan Horner Rhetoric Society of America (WBH) hosted their first meeting of the 2019-2020 school year on Monday, Sept. 9 from 11a-12p. The focus of this meeting was integrating research into rhetoric and composition classrooms. Dr. Brad Lucas, Dr. Carmen Kynard, and Kayla Sparks shared their experiences as teacher-scholars, sparking engaging conversations about bringing research into teaching in an effort to elevate the classroom. Dr. Lucas spoke about his experience on the IRB Board and conducting IRB research, providing resources and insights for those interested in using students and/or student work in future research. Dr. Kynard explained her path as a teacher and a scholar, highlighting how the two continuously inform one another. In discussing her experience in K-12 education, Dr. Kynard urged us participants to critically consider the role of pedagogy in composition classes. Finally, Kayla Sparks discussed her fusion of critical digital literacy into her teaching, including how she introduces students to scholarship alongside digital composition. Great conversations and connections followed, and we look forward to more fulfilling meetings throughout the semester. 

At the next meeting (Oct. 7), we will hear from students and faculty who have published articles that began as seminar papers. Come learn from their experiences and gain encouragement for your own potential publications. 

Following the great success of Camp Rhetoric before the 2018-2019 school year, WBH organized its second annual back-to-school gathering. This year, rhetoric graduate students and faculty gathered at Game Theory Board Game Lounge in Fort Worth for an afternoon of games and community!

In the busy days before the semester begins, it can be hard to step away from endless to do lists,  so this year's Camp Rhetoric promoted fun, laughter, and connection! Students and faculty partnered for several rounds of a game during which teamwork and enjoyment were the only objectives. Sharing a meal and an afternoon gave TCU's rhetoric graduate students and faculty the opportunity to reconnect and recharge prior to diving into the start of the school year.