Is A Writing Initiative Beneficial?

During my research on higher education writing literacy, I've discovered that some educational institutions have started specialized writing initiatives to improve student writing across disciplines.  Allocated from previously awarded grant funds, schools such as Passaic County Community College in New Jersey, have created a writing connections program.  Fairleigh Dickinson University, also in New Jersey, created a writing program guidebook and Metro Writing Studio that offers free tutoring for all phases of the writing process.

Additionally, the following link provides an excerpt to the book "Taking Initiative On Writing: A Guide for Instructional Leaders," by Gere, Dickinson, Orzulak, and Moody.  This guide provides a step-by-step process for 1) setting initial writing goals for your school, 2) implementing action steps, and 3) sustaining and improving a writing initiative.
https://secure.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Resources/Books/Sample/49959Intro_x.pdf

Open Question: Could an initiative of this nature be executed at your college/university (or high school)?  Would it beneficial to your school or institution?

How can we help?...

This post is directed for our undergraduate students.  No matter what discipline you are studying in school, whether it is Mathematics or Engineering, the importance of proper writing skills cannot be undervalued.  These skills are essential in retrieving employment after college, regardless if it's a full-time position or summer internship.  Professions are looking for job seekers to not just have effective communication and interpersonal skills, they want to hire someone who can also meet the writing requirements for the position.  These very writing skills can differentiate one candidate from another. 

Students:  The question again is how can we [educators] help you?  How would you like to see your institution address this matter so to help you during your matriculation?

Fellow educators, colleagues:  What procedures could be put in place to address this matter on college campuses?  Your input would be greatly appreciated as well.