The Featured Scholars Series focuses on scholars who have made significant and enduring contributions to WAC and, more broadly, to the field of writing studies. It is designed to continue preserving the stories of our field, particularly as they pertain to the teaching, research, and leadership practices of the teachers, researchers, and scholars who make up our discipline.
Like our other interview projects, we are currently inviting nominations for the series. Self-nominations are encouraged.
In this interview, Christopher Basgier, Director of University Writing at Auburn, and Heather Falconer, Associate Professor at the University of Maine, discuss their perspectives on WAC, their development as WAC scholars and program directors, and the future of WAC and writing studies. The conversation took place on July 7, 2025.