[ATTW-L] INTRODUCING: nextGEN Listserv for Writing & Rhetoric Grad Students

[Larson, Kyle]

*Colleagues,On behalf of the efforts of a start-up team of:Kyle Larson,
Miami University (OH)Lucy Johnson, Washington State UniversityAshanka
Kumari, University of LouisvilleGavin P. Johnson, Ohio State
UniversityVirginia Schwarz, University of Wisconsin-MadisonSara Doan,
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeKhirsten L. Echols, University of
LouisvilleLou Maraj, Ohio State University Sweta Gyanu Baniya, Purdue
Universitythe DBLAC organizationand Estee Beck, The University of Texas at
Arlington We are pleased to announce a new international rhetoric and
writing graduate student listserv, nextGEN, hosted by The University of
Texas at Arlington. NextGEN provides graduate students with a space to
network, collaborate, share knowledge, and engage in critical, supportive,
and thought-provoking interdisciplinary writing and rhetoric studies
conversations on both a national and international level. More
specifically, nextGEN offers these conversations in a space that is
moderated by, and produced for, graduate students.The production of nextGEN
was influenced by both a kairotic moment in recent conversations that have
transpired on the WPA-listserv as well as a need for a safe(r) space for
graduate students to contribute, inquire, and respond to conversations in
our field. The start-up team envisions the nextGEN listserv as a generative
space for discussion focused on the needs of the next generation of
teachers and scholars of rhetoric and writing studies. We’re excited about
this opportunity to build a networked community of graduate students--who
are the future of our field. Providing a place where our voices, research,
and collaborations are not only welcomed but also central to the purpose of
the space will enrich networking and foster meaningful relationships and
dialogues. The purpose of this space is to create a safe(r) environment for
graduate student conversation; however, anyone is welcome to join! The
start-up team has drafted a policy statement that we will adhere to in
continuing to monitor and sustain the listserv. Please spread the word and
join nextGEN to build a critical, engaged community with us!HOW TO JOIN
(Read #3 before clicking on the link after #1) 1. Go to the nextGEN
listserv subscribe webpage
<http://listserv.uta.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?SUBED1=NEXTGEN&A=1>2. Check your
email for a confirmation message from listserv at uta.edu <listserv at uta.edu>3.
Copy-and-paste the emailed confirmation link into your browser WITHOUT the
“http://” part***POLICIES:The nextGEN listserv is publicly available to
search engines; therefore, consider the rhetorical situation when replying
to another user. Is the response enhancing the conversation, or merely
engaging with it on a personal level? Engagements may be more appropriate
in replying to the person directly versus through the public-facing
listserv. For example, reply directly to the original post rather than
using “reply all” to spam the listserv with a message such as “thanks for
the article” or “great insight.” Also, please exercise judicious restraint
for people who access the listserv with limited data plans by limiting
posting university logos in signature lines AND excessive signature
lines.By subscribing to the nextGEN listserv, users agree to the terms and
conditions of these guidelines.Since The University of Texas at Arlington
hosts the nextGEN listserv, please do not post: - Political messages
advocating for support of a particular political candidate. This listserv
is provided by The University of Texas at Arlington funded in part through
taxpayer funds. As such, UT-Arlington handbook of operating procedures
forbids using university resources to support political candidates or
political campaigns.- Any message, information, data, illustrations,
graphics, text, audio and video clips (“Content”) that is abusive,
defamatory, harassing, harmful, libelous, pornographic, obscene,
threatening, vulgar or invasive of privacy that would constitute a criminal
offense or violate local, state, or federal laws and regulations.- Any
harmful Content knowingly and willfully including without limitation
viruses, malware, super- or zombie cookies, worms, Trojan horses or any
computer code that exploits, intercepts system, program, and personal
data.- Any Content that defames or disparages another person or group based
on culture, race, ethnicity, country of origin, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, religion, size, and/or ability.- Any Content such as
advertising or soliciting for funds, pyramid schemes, and/or promotional
email spam.- Anonymous messages to the listserv or assume another’s
identity or attempt to conceal your identity *

(Sorry for cross-posting)

-- 
*Kyle Larson*
Graduate Assistant Director | Howe Center for Writing Excellence
PhD Student | Composition & Rhetoric
Miami University
larsonkr at miamioh.edu
Pronouns: He / Him / His
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