Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: studying writing programs at small colleges -- Section I: A grounded theory of writing program administration -- The small liberal arts college structure of feeling -- Grounded theory and mixed methods research -- Mapping small college sites of writing -- Configurations of writing program leadership -- positioning of writing program administrators -- Section II: Curriculum-centered writing instruction -- Writing requirements -- Staffing first-year writing -- Redefining small college writing programs: leadership configurations and writing requirements -- Section III: Student-centered writing instruction -- Writing centers -- Supporting diversely-prepared students -- Section IV: Small college writing programs -- Assessment -- Conclusion.