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Technical Writing Program at the University of the Incarnate Word
By:
Ceile Clement
Nick Medrano
Lea Padilla
Ashley Rivas
Clinton Thomas
Vanessa Unsell
“The Universe is Yours”
Technical Writing IndustryThe technical writing industry is thriving right now with a 17% growth rate - 3% above averageOne of the fastest growing job markets
Local Statistics
15% growth for technical writers and projects 3,940 technical writers employed in Texas by in 2018Austin and San Antonio listed respectively as relatively popular areas for technical writers
Local Statistics
Regional Competitors
UTSA• Tuition• Ranked 41st for Technical Writing • Graduate and PhD programs
Texas State• Funded Scholarships• Ranked 35th
Texas Tech• Highest Ranking in the state• 5th best writing program• Online degree
National Competitors
Carnegie Mellon• 44th best in the Nation• 1st for Technical Writing• Specifically designed program
Recommendation
Implement as a minor– Low start up cost– Time to distinguish program– Develop demand– Increase in enrollment
Progress towards graduate or certification program
Recommendation Minor program will help increase job
opportunities in a sustainable growing market According to Clinton Lanier’s study, experience
is a key area for a technical writer
State Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)California 5,910 0.42 1.2 $40.57 $84,380Texas 3,420 0.33 0.94 $28.90 $60,110Virginia 2,880 0.81 2.3 $36.69 $76,310Maryland 2,000 0.81 2.29 $33.66 $70,000New York 2,000 0.24 0.67 $32.11 $66,780
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
Reasoning for Recommendation
A majority of employers are looking for candidates with previous/general technical writing experienceSubject matter experience is also another key
factor that employers are looking forExtensive education is not required in order to get
a technical writing position
Minor Complements Major
By adding a minor program, students will be able to add technical writing minor in addition to their majorThe minor can compliment majors such as English, Business, Nursing, Politics, etc. More jobs can become available to students
Minor Beneficial to English Department
• The English department would benefit from an increase in enrollment by attracting current UIW students from other colleges
• Adding a new degree to offer prospective students
Cost to Implement Minor
• Classes already exist• New curriculum does not need to be created• More class sections may need to be offered
depending upon enrollment• Cost will include:– Adding additional sections– Professors pay, classroom costs, etc.
Texas Tech Minor Curriculum
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Minor Curriculum
UIW Example Minor Requirements
Option 1 Option 2
Detail of the Program
UIW Mission – Follows UIW mission for educational excellence
Goals and objectives– Credentials in the field of technical writing– Minor complements many offered degrees– Low cost – Easy integration as a minor
Benefits of catalogue – Pairing with varying undergraduate degrees– Job opportunities – Extended education
Marketing the Minor Program to Other UIW colleges
• Word of mouth through English core classes by the professor
• Brochures dispersed throughout campus emphasizing benefits of technical writing minor
• Press release in the Word• Lecture- “Technical Writing-What it Can Add
to your Degree”
Marketing the Minor Program to the San Antonio Public
Open lectures to the publicPress releasesCompany involvement-Sponsor a Technical WriterCreate a society of Technical Writing Charter on campus
Closing Statement
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