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Becky Caouette is a Professor in the Department of English at Rhode Island College and serves as the Director of Writing. She earned her BA from Eastern Connecticut State University and MA/PhD from the University of Connecticut.
Educational Background:
- BA: Eastern Connecticut State University
- MA: University of Connecticut
- PhD: University of Connecticut
Her scholarly focus centers on multimodal writing instruction, corequisite course design, directed self-placement systems, and fostering research fluency in first-year writers. She emphasizes equitable program development to enhance communication skills across academic, professional, and personal contexts.
Publication Trends: Her research addresses writing program administration challenges, K-12/higher ed collaborations, and historical perspectives on grammar pedagogy, reflecting interdisciplinary interests in educational policy and composition theory.
Teaching & Administration: She oversees RIC's First-Year Writing Program while teaching foundational and advanced writing courses across undergraduate and graduate levels. Her administrative work directly informs her research agenda.
Personal Life: A Connecticut resident with Rhode Island family ties, she enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and gardening, as well as reading, film/television appreciation, and spending time with her family.
