The Department of Rhetoric & Writing
A Humanistic Discipline and a Practical Art and Skill
Rhetoric and Writing supports the recent Faculty Council’s resolution defending academic freedom to teach about race and gender justice and critical race theory.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Council resolutely rejects any attempts by bodies external to the faculty to restrict or dictate the content of university curriculum on any matter, including matters related to racial and social justice, and will stand firm against any and all encroachment on faculty authority including by the legislature or the Board of Regents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Faculty Council stands with our K-12 colleagues throughout the country who may be affected by this kind of pernicious legislation when they seek to teach the truth in U.S. history and civics education.
Summer 2022 Office Hours
Monday: 8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm
*Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm
*Staff working remotely
For assistance, please call us at 512-471-6109 or send us an email at rhetoric@austin.utexas.edu. Students can find more resources at Texas One Stop online.
Department of Rhetoric and Writing Climate Statement
Department of Rhetoric and Writing Climate Statement
At the Department of Rhetoric and Writing, we are unambiguous in our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful professional and educational climate.
