Dedicated to fostering excellence in reading, writing, thinking and speaking.

Student Experience

Our specific linguistic and literary goals are to read widely and critically; to think creatively and analytically; to write clearly and perceptively; to speak eloquently and thoughtfully; and to achieve competence in grammar and Standard English usage. Underlying the Department’s mission is the desire to instill a lifelong love of literature and the ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.

Faculty and Resource Highlights
- 14 teachers
- 3 nationally certified or recognized teachers
- 3 certified CU Succeed professors
- Received funding and technology from 5 grants in the last 6 years