Just as the mid-point of the semester seems like a good time to look back on the work we do with students, it seems like a useful moment to reflect on CWPA’s work this Fall 2009 term. There are a lot of opportunities for CWPA members (and friends) to be involved with the organization – and maybe a list of some of the initiatives will inspire others to join!

Based on input that we collected through WPA Directions at the 2009 summer conference, we’ve started or will start several new initiatives. These include:

One of the initiatives that came out of this summer’s WPA Directions work has to do with engaging in systematic dialogue with other teachers and administrators about our common interests and shared work. To that end, CWPA members are going on the road!

Subj.: IWCA/NCPTW Conference 2008--Welcome!

RE: Proposal Deadline March 15, 2008-two more weeks.

Welcome! to the IWCA/NCPTW 2008 conference. Oct. 30-Nov 1, 2008, Thursday - Saturday Pre-conference workshops, Wed., Oct 29th.

We will meet at the beautiful Alexis Park Resort Hotel, a non-gaming facility ½ mile from the strip in sunny Las Vegas, Nevada. Conference website: http://departments.weber.edu/writingcenter/IWCA%202008/IWCA.htm

This year's theme, Alternate Routes: New Directions in Writing Center Work,