Events

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).

Reading club provides a space to discuss writing center scholarship. Based on the articles or chapters chosen, participants will share experiences, ideas, strategies, and questions about online writing centers (OWCs). Reading Abstract February’s reading club discussion will be a little different. This month, we’re asking participants to “read around” some recent publications concerning generative AI and writing. […]

The OWCA's 3nd virtual conference will take place asynchronously and synchronously. This year's theme is The Vital Writing Center: Evolution and Endurance. Questions? Email owca-conference@onlinewritingcenters.org Conference Schedule Preview the extensive list of both asynchronous and synchronous presentations. Asynchronous presentations will be uploaded shortly before the conference and will be viewable throughout the conference. Synchronous sessions will […]

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). April’s reading club discussion will focus on “Asynchronous and Rhetorical: Appointment Forms and Their Effect on Writer-Consultant Exchanges” by Lizzie Hutton, Kate Francies, Danielle Hart, […]

Webinars provide a space to share experiences, ideas, strategies, and questions about online writing centers (OWCs). Event Details Presenters: Erin Todey Title: "From Transactional to Transformative: Supporting Students Writing Self-Promotional Genres" Hosting Organization: Online Writing Centers Association This webinar will discuss how to support students—especially those who identify as first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented—in writing self-promotional […]