Events

Reading club provides a space to discuss writing center scholarship. Based on the article or chapter chosen, participants will share experiences, ideas, strategies, and questions about online writing centers (OWCs). This Reading Club will discuss "Why Writers Choose Asynchronous Online Tutoring: Issues of Access and Inclusion" by Lisa Eastmond Bell, Adam Brantley, & Madison Van […]

Applications for Conference Co-Chair and Vice President are due on Saturday, May 14, by the end of the day. Learn more about being on the executive board and consider applying for the position.

Webinars provide a space to share experiences, ideas, strategies, and questions about online writing centers (OWCs). Event Details Presenters: Mohsine Bensaid, Maura Grady, Laura Hardin Marshall, & Sarah-Jean Watt Title: "Perspectives on Asynchronous Tutoring" Hosting Organization: Online Writing Centers Association This webinar will feature a panel of presenters discussing their various approaches to asynchronous tutoring. […]

Reading club provides a space to discuss writing center scholarship. Based on the article or chapter chosen, participants will share experiences, ideas, strategies, and questions about online writing centers (OWCs). June’s reading club discussion will focus on “Tell Me What You Really Think: Lessons from Negative Student Feedback” by Mary Hedengren & Martin Lockerd published in The Writing Center Journal. A copy […]

July 19th, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Readingclubprovides a space to discuss writing center scholarship. Based on the article or chapter chosen, participants will share experiences, ideas, strategies, and questions about online writing centers (OWCs). July’s reading club discussion will focus on “Dismantling Neutrality: Cultivating Antiracist Writing Center Ecologies” by Eric C. Camarillo […]

This webinar will provide an overview of the academic job search process from researching positions to interpreting job descriptions to preparing the various documents required for applications. Attendees will learn more about what these genres entail in order to both tutor writers in these genres and to conduct their own potential job searches.

Do you have ideas that can start a conversation? Have you done research that you want to share? Is there a workshop you feel is invaluable for others to participate in? The Online Writing Centers Association invites you to sign up for this informational session "So You Want to Present at a Conference?" at 2pm EST on Friday, September 22nd, 2023.

At this informational session, you will learn about opportunities for professional development and discipline-level service with the Online Writing Centers Association. We'll talk about OWCA's mission, our upcoming election, volunteer opportunities with our various committees, and the skills you can develop by volunteering with the organization. You will also have a chance to ask questions […]

The OWCA is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Assistant Treasurer Assistant Secretary Diversity & Social Justice Co-Chair Accessibility Co-Chair Virtual Events Co-Chair Student Representative (2 positions available) Grant Coordinator Anyone is welcome to apply. Applications are due November 15 (by end of the day).