Council of Writing Program Administrators

The Council of Writing Program Administrators is seeking nominations for its Best Book Award for 2006-2007. This award recognizes book authors or editors who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of writing program administration over the past two calendar years.

Award Requirements

1. The book was published in 2006 or 2007.
2. The book addresses one or more issues of long-term interest to administrators of writing programs in higher education.
3. The book discusses theories, practices, or policies that contribute to a richer understanding of WPA work.
4. The book shows sensitivity toward the situated contexts in which WPAs work.
5. The book makes a significant contribution to the scholarship of writing program administration.
6. The book will serve as a strong representative of the scholarship of and research on writing program administration.

Nominating Procedures

1. Nomination should include three (3) copies of the book and three (3) copies of a letter of nomination.
2. Letters of nomination should explain how the book meets the award requirements.
3. Send nominations to

Rita Malenczyk, Chair
WPA Book Award Committee
English Department
Eastern Connecticut State University
83 Windham St.
Willimantic, CT 06226

All nominations must be received by January 10, 2008.

Members of the Best Book Award Committee are Stephen Wilhoit (University of Dayton), Barbara L'Eplattenier (University of Arkansas-Little Rock) and Rita Malenczyk (Eastern Connecticut State University).

Any questions? Contact Rita Malenczyk (malenczykr@easternct.edu).