SWCA News

The 2023 SWCA conference in Memphis, TN, is almost here! Join us to explore how to navigate change as we bring together students, faculty, staff, and writing professionals from both academic and nonacademic communities to discuss the questions and concerns we have about the work we do. 

IMPORTANT CONFERENCE UPDATES:

• The schedule is now available. A downloadable version will be made available shortly.
• The cutoff for refund requests is Wednesday, Feb 8, and requests should be directed to the SWCA Treasurer, Brandy Blake.
• Registration will remain open throughout the conference.
• Conference T-shirts are still available for purchase during the conference and will be shipped to buyers after the conference.

WHAT: 2023 SWCA conference
WHEN: February 9-11, 2023
WHERE: Memphis, TN (at the Guesthouse at Graceland)
WHO: Open to all

SWCA Statement on the Death of Tyre Nichols

February 1, 2023 

Dear Members,

As we prepare to hold our conference in Memphis next week, the Southeastern Writing Center Association acknowledges the tragic death of Tyre Nichols and the tremendous grief his family, friends, and community are experiencing. SWCA is committed to furthering discussions that advance a mission of social and racial justice, and we stand with those negatively affected by oppression and brutality. 

Much of the work of writing centers is holistic, focusing on empowering writers to amplify and share their voices, and it is important that we support this not just in our academic spaces, but everywhere, in all aspects of life. When SWCA convenes, we will do so with the heaviness of Tyre Nichols's death weighing on our hearts. The senseless, violent, premature end to his life reminds us of our responsibility to the community. Thus, through peaceful discourse, we will continue working to sow the seeds of inclusion and respect for all voices, especially the voices of people of color.

All the best,

The SWCA Board 

SWCA BOARD POSITION ELECTION VOTE

We received four nominations for Regional Representative for HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). At this time, this is the only position open for a vote. Candidacy statements can be found within the ballot. Please vote once.

Please submit your vote by 11:59pm EST on February 1.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the SWCA Archivist, Chelsea Murdock, at cjmurdo@clemson.edu.

Call for SWCA Board Nominees

Nominations are due this Friday, December 16. Currently, we have five positions on the SWCA board that are up for election.

These positions are:

• SDC Journal Editor (one position available)
• Digital Content Developer
• State Representative for Florida
• State Representative for North Carolina
• Regional Representative for HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)

See the SWCA Bylaws page for descriptions of all board position responsibilities.

Please submit all nominations via the form below by 5pm on Friday, December 16. Include the full name, institutional affiliation, and email address for the nominee. Self-nominations are welcome.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the SWCA Archivist at cjmurdo@clemson.edu.

Submit your nomination.

We invite you to join us at the 2023 SWCA conference in Memphis, TN, to explore how to navigate change as we bring together students, faculty, staff, and writing professionals from both academic and nonacademic communities to discuss the questions and concerns we have about the work we do. 

WHAT: 2023 SWCA conference
WHEN: February 9-11, 2023
WHERE: Memphis, TN (at the Guesthouse at Graceland)
WHO: Open to all

Check out the Call for Proposals and submit a proposal by the extended November 8 deadline.

See conference page for details such as registration and hotel costs and a tentative schedule. Send questions to Clayann Gilliam Panetta (cpanetta@cbu.edu).

Each year, we seek applicants for open SWCA board positions that become available as current leaders complete their terms.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please consider attending the SWCA Board Applicant Information Session that will be held on October 12, at 12pm EST via Zoom (https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86094002714?pwd=eHZMaDgxNE82THhQR3oyL0dtWS9MQT09).

The following positions will be voted on this year and begin in 2023.

·        SDC Journal Editor(s)

·        Digital Content Developer

·        State Representative for Florida

·        State Representative for North Carolina

·        Regional Representative for HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)

See the SWCA Bylaws page for descriptions of all board position responsibilities.

You may contact current SWCA President, Brian McTague, with any questions at bjmctague@vcu.edu.

Zoom Meeting Info:

Topic: SWCA Info Session: Open Board Positions

Time: Oct 12, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86094002714?pwd=eHZMaDgxNE82THhQR3oyL0dtWS9MQT09

Password: ww0nbFmW73

To run a test of Zoom on your computing device prior to the meeting, use this link: https://zoom.us/test

Join us at the 2023 SWCA Conference in Memphis, TN.

Check out the conference homepage to find information on:

Submit a proposal today!

SWCA 2022 Conference Updates

• Conference registration is now available. Like last year, there are both individual and group registration options available.
  
  
• Responses to proposals have all been sent out; if you believe you did not get a response, please contact us at swca.conference@gmail.com (NOTE: responses to group presentations were sent to the individual who originally submitted the proposal).
  
  
• The CFP and nomination form for the two conference Keynote Panels is now available. Nominations are due by January 5. 

We look forward to seeing you in February.

We are pleased to share the CFP for our SWCA 2022 Conference Keynote panels, which will include:

• A panel composed of undergraduate and graduate tutors
• A panel composed of early-career writing center administrators

You can access the full call here. 

To nominate someone or to self-nominate, please visit the  nomination form.

Nominations are due by January 5. 

If you have any questions at all, please reach out to the SWCA 2022 Conference Keynote Committee Chair, Becky Hallman Martini, at Rebecca.hallmanmartini@uga.edu .