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About the Annual Conference

ECWCA remains a primary regional conference of the IWCA and, unlike other regional conferences that have experienced less consistent fiscal health, this conference is one of two national forums deliberately accentuating the contributions and development of writing center tutors, as well as directors and other professionals.

With very few exceptions, ECWCA conference revenues have not only covered all host institution costs but also generated substantial revenue for the organization. Attendance has generally run between 125 and 175, with 50-75% of those attending participating in presentations of some kind. The ECWCA conference is also an important opportunity for host institution students and tutors to enter and begin participating in a relevant and sustained professional organization.

EAST CENTRAL WRITING CENTERS ASSOCIATION

2010 Annual Conference

Co-Hosts: Lansing Community College and Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan, April 8-10, 2010

Conference Website

RECENT PAST CONFERENCES

· 2009: Writing Center Ecologies: Developing and Sustaining our Resources.” Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

· 2008: “Looking Back; Looking Forward: The Next 30 Years of ECWCA.” The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

· 2007: “Under Construction: Writing Center Strategies, Research, and Contributions.” Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

· 2006: “The Work at Hand: Investigation, Articulation, and Labor in the Center.” Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio

Click here for a list of other past conference hosts since 1988

Interested in Hosting the ECWCA Annual Conference?

The ECWCA Board is pleased to accept applications from institutions within the ECWCA region to host the 2011 conference. Applications must be received by September 30, 2009 for consideration for the 2011 conference. Please send applications—or any questions about hosting the conference or the application process—to Tammy Conard-Salvo at tcsalvo@purdue.edu. We encourage you to review the Conference Planning Guide, which contains detailed information about hosting ECWCA Conferences.