Professor Woodward Shapes Writers at FranU for Nearly 30 Years

Professor Angus Woodward has taught college writing since 1990 and has been forming future FranU authors by weaving the University’s core values into his curriculum since 1998.

Woodward’s passion for teaching grew out of his love for language and the power of the written word.

I teach writing because I have always been captivated with the ways that the written word can create worlds, convey ideas and make us laugh,” he shared. “That love of language led me to get my degrees in writing and become a writing professor.” 

Over the years, his courses have evolved to provide students with meaningful and practical writing experiences. Yet through these changes, one element has remained constant: FranU’s core values.

I hope that I model humility and joyfulness of spirit in the classroom, and I am very mindful of justice and reverence for all life when I choose reading assignments for my students,” Woodward explained. “Writing can make the world a better place in so many ways, and I try to create assignments that allow students to do writing that serves the common good.” 

For Woodward, teaching at an institution that values holistic education and personal development allows him to be an authentic mentor. 

When asked what he enjoys most about teaching, his answer was simple: “I love watching students grow and reach their potential as writers, developing productive writing processes that help them to get their ideas across and express the truth of their experience.”