Dear colleagues,
I'm writing to invite you to participate in the 2023 CWPA Annual Workshop regarding writing program administration of all kinds (composition, Writing Centers, WAC/WID, etc). This workshop will take place July 19-22 in Reno, Nevada. Both in-person and limited virtual seats are available. The cost for the in-person workshop is $470, while the cost for the virtual workshop is $250. The workshop will be led by Professors Joanne Giordano, Erin Lehman, and Andrea Montvalo. The following topics will be addressed:
- WPA role and responsibilities
- Campus culture
- Faculty-driven assessment including program, placement, and outcomes assessment
- Programmatic change and how to assess changes that are made
- Navigating change that is imposed on WPAs (reform movements, austerity measures, budget cuts)
- Actively bringing about change, including antiracist and equity work
- Different institutional designations
- Critical reflection on students, privilege, and access
- Presentations on feedback and programmatic action plans
- Connecting with fellow WPAs
The workshop will take place immediately following the annual conference. It is not required to attend the conference in order to attend the workshop, however the registration link is the same: CWPA | Registration (associationdatabase.com)
If you attend the workshop in-person, discounted hotel rates are available. Please see more at this link: CWPA | Hotel (associationdatabase.com)
To review this information and learn more about the workshop, see more at this link: CWPA | Institutes & Workshops (associationdatabase.com)
Please share widely and consider attending! This is a wonderful professional development opportunity for new and continuing WPAs.
Best,
Kelly
Kelly Blewett
CWPA Secretary
