SWCA Webinar Series
The Southeastern Writing Center Association (SWCA) provides synchronous, online webinars for those interested in topics related to writing center pedagogy and operations. We also invite proposals for topics that would interest a variety of our region’s audiences, including writing tutors (professional, peer, and graduate), administrators, and members.
Join us for our next three SWCA webinars:
Title: Data Storytelling (or How to Tutor Graphs)
Date/Time/Location: Monday, April 22, at 2 PM ET via Zoom.
Registration: SWCA Webinar - “Data Storytelling (or How to Tutor Graphs)"
Presenters:
Dr. Brandy Blake has been a communication tutor, a writing center director, a professor, and a STEM communication director. She has worked in Georgia Tech's H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering for a total of six years, helping students to improve engineering and technical reports and spends a lot of time working with those students on improving graphs and other data visualizations.
Abstract: When a student shows up with a graph in their paper or presentation, it's easy to tell when there is something problematic about the graph. Articulating what that is, however, might be harder, and giving firm advice on a graph is often outside of a tutor's comfort zone. This webinar would provide tutors that are nervous about giving feedback on graphs with some tips and strategies, including how to focus on the purpose of the graph, how to emphasize and de-emphasize information, and how to declutter.
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Title: Pursuing Center Certification via SWCA-CARE: A Workshop for Preparing Your Application
Date/Time/Location: Tuesday, May 28, at 11 AM ET via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82444637026?pwd=MFBnaWNlNjVFZkI5NG1ER1FxQThCQT09
Presenters:
Dr. Jennifer Smith Daniel, Queens University of Charlotte, Director of the Writing Center and Writing Across the Curriculum Program.
Dr. Layli Miron, Auburn University, Associate Director of University Writing.
Abstract: The Southeastern Writing Center Association’s CARE (Center Acknowledgement and Recognition of Excellence) program offers the only certification developed by writing center professionals for writing centers. If you’re looking to engage your staff in meaningful reflection about your pedagogy, practices, mission, and values in ways that attend to your local contexts, CARE certification might be a good fit for your center. This workshop will cover how certification can be an asset to your center as well as how to compile and submit your application. Centers outside of the SWCA region are welcome!
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Title: Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Applying for Awards, Scholarships, and Grants
Date/Time/Location: Thursday, September 12th from 2-3 pm ET via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89381524069?pwd=Rlg5eTNoZzkyUmx0RmlicEJGdjZUZz09
Presenters: Awards and Scholarships Committee Co-Chairs Dr. Kem Roper (Athens State University) and Dr. Caitlin Kelly (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Abstract: During this webinar the Co-Chairs of the SWCA Awards and Scholarships Committee will provide an overview of the three types of competitive awards offered by SWCA: Tutor and Achievement Awards, Travel Scholarships, and Christine Cozzens Research Grants. In addition to providing information about the nomination/application processes for these opportunities, this webinar will provide strategies for putting your best foot forward in any award or grant application.
