Joe Kirtland (Mathematics Department at Marist College) and Steve
Killion (English Department at Marist College) are developing an
interdisciplinary approach to teaching mathematics and English
(composition).  They are currently in the process of writing an
NSF grant to support this approach (develop pedagogical methods
and teaching materials) which links a low level (for non
math/science majors) mathematics class and College Writing One
into a "course cluster."  This course cluster has the same
students, about 20 first semester freshman, enrolled in both
courses where

 1) English (writing) is used to teach mathematics;

 2) Mathematics is used as the content for the writing
 course and used to help students improve their writing;

 3) The interdisciplinary aspects (applications) of
 mathematics and writing are investigated.

To strengthen this grant, they are interested in having some
faculty at other schools "sign on" to use the materials/methods
developed.  Anyone interested would be written into the grant and
some form of financial support would be extended for their
efforts.

If you know of any schools/faculty who might be interested in
participating is such a project or if you want more information
about the project, please contact Joe Kirtland (914-575-3000 ext:
2602, email: xxxxxx@marist.edu).