The East Central Writing Centers Association (ECWCA), an affiliate of the International Writing Centers Association, is the oldest Writing Center organization in the world.  There are over 475 writing centers represented within our region; we serve writing centers in high schools, community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, and specialized centers throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as other regions nearby. Members of ECWCA include tutors, directors, and faculty interested in writing center work. We are a scholarly and professional organization, as well as a network and resource for people involved in writing center work.

This year, our 2008 Conference will be held at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH on April 11-12, 2007. Register for the 2008 ECWCA Conference.

Before going to the conference, please nominate someone from your writing center for the Tutor and Leader of the Year Awards.

Design the ECWCA logo and win $200.00. See details.

NEW: Would you like to serve on the ECWCA Executive Board? Do you know someone who would? Nominatuions are being held for one two-year, At-Large Member. See the Nominations Page for more information and all applicable forms.

See who is running for the ECWCA Executive Board open position. Voting will occur at the conference.

NEW: Would you and your institution like to host the 2010 ECWCA Conference? See the application form (.doc | .pdf) for further details. Take a look at the ECWCA Conference Planning Guide (.doc) to see what you'd be getting yourself into. The deadline for host applications is May 31, 2008.