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CFP for 2025 Annual Conference Closes Tonight (1/21)

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We are excited to announce the upcoming Online Conference on Innovative Practices in Writing Center Pedagogy, scheduled for February 28-March 1, 2025. This conference aims to bring together writing center professionals, tutors (peer and professional), educators, and researchers to explore and share cutting-edge practices that enhance the effectiveness and reach of writing centers in our region.


Conference Theme: Innovative Practices in Writing Center Pedagogy

As writing centers continue to evolve, it is crucial to embrace innovative approaches that address the changing needs of students and the evolving landscape of education. We invite proposals that showcase creative strategies, technologies, and methodologies that have been successfully implemented in writing centers. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:


  • Integrating digital tools and resources in writing instruction

  • Developing new tutoring models and techniques

  • Enhancing student engagement and motivation

  • Addressing the needs of multilingual students

  • Implementing data-driven approaches to assess and improve writing center services

  • Fostering collaboration between writing centers and other departments

  • Promoting professional development for writing center staff


Submission Guidelines:

  • Proposal Format: Proposals should include a title and an abstract (250-300 words).

  • Submission Deadline: January 21, 2025

  • Submission Method: Please submit your proposals via this link: https://forms.gle/No1TYtk6QuQysE9K7

  • Notification of Acceptance: Presenters will be notified of acceptance by the week of February 3, 2025.

    • We encourage submissions from writing center professionals at all career stages, including undergraduate and graduate students and early-career scholars. The SCWCA conference is an excellent opportunity to share your innovative practices, network with peers, and contribute to the advancement of writing center pedagogy.


Session Formats:

  • Synchronous

    • Individual session or workshop led by an individual

    • Group submission: panel, roundtable, workshop

  • Asynchronous

    • Individual session

    • Group submission: panel, roundtable


For more information, please contact us at ericcamarillogarza@gmail.com.


We look forward to receiving your proposals and seeing you at the conference!

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