Abstract

This report contains recommendations on how to increase and maintain student participation in the Creative Writing Student Association (CWSA). Members include students enrolled in the following programs:

• Undergraduate major in Creative Writing
• Master of Fine Arts in Creative writing on campus and Optional Residency
• Master in Theater and Creative Writing
• Master of Film Production and Creative Writing
• Master of Children’s Literature.

Primary sources included a survey to all members and interviews with the CWSA Executive and Social committee. Secondary sources include the information provided on the UBC Creative Writing website, the official BFA and MFA handbook, the CWSA Sandbox and academic research and articles on student participation. Recommendations include building a CWSA website and creating leadership roles in the Social Committee.

Enclosed.Formal Report_ Maintaining and Increasing Student Participation in CWSA_Sidney Singh