Section 8.05. Objectives

The New York state writers' institute shall:
    1.  Establish  an  arts and cultural program for the study of creative
  writing in the context of literary criticism, the humanities  and  other
  creative arts;
    2.  Hire such writers, artists and other personnel as may be necessary
  for programs, courses, workshops, lectures and readings to encourage the
  development of writing skills  in  all  phases  and  genres  of  writing
  including  fiction,  non-fiction,  poetry,  journalism,  playwriting and
  screenwriting;
    3. Offer such scholarships, grants and awards in writing as  may  help
  develop the talent of writers and the craft of writing;
    4.  Offer  programs  for teachers and high school students in New York
  that will serve to train them in the craft of writing and demonstrate it
  as a complement to other areas of education;
    5. Authorize the trustees of the state university to accept, on behalf
  of the institute, gifts,  contributions  and  bequests  of  unrestricted
  funds    from   individuals,   foundations,   corporations   and   other
  organizations  or  institutions  for  the  purpose  of  furthering   the
  institute's objectives;
    6. Offer at least one lecture annually by a distinguished writer on an
  aspect  of the creative imagination which will further the objectives of
  the institute's programs and which will enrich the community's  exposure
  to the arts;
    7.  Establish and maintain such publications, records and documents as
  may help arts audiences for the future and stimulate and aid  the  craft
  of writing;
    8.  Foster  cooperation  among  programs  for  writers  in  New  York,
  including workshops that will serve to enhance continued development  in
  the  craft  of  writing and to increase opportunities for writers in New
  York state; and
    9. Develop other programs that will enhance the craft of  writing  and
  opportunities for writers.