February 7—9, 2008 | Savannah, Georgia | Armstrong Center | hosted by
Armstrong Atlantic State University

Call for Papers: SWCA’s 2008 conference aims to provide a forum for ideas about new directions in writing center practice.

Writing center theory—combining aspects of administration, communication, hermeneutics, language, pedagogy, psychology, rhetoric, semiotics, etc.—lies at the heart of writing center practice. Theory, we contend, should be thoughtfully deliberated before new practices are
broadly advocated.

We are open to conference proposals articulating theories spanning the entire range of practices relevant to writing center operations. We have so many things to think about. For instance, how might we anticipate and counter institutional challenges to what we do? How might we enhance our tutoring by incorporating advanced technology or multimedia applications into our sessions? How might movements within contemporary literature inform the ways in which we tutor? How might we expand our services by launching satellite locations? How might we find and allocate resources to meet our projected needs? How might we promote the establishment of writing centers in non-university settings, such as high schools, police academies, seminaries, business schools, and so on? These questions highlight only a few of the theoretical and practical concerns confronting us.

Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of theoretical importance, originality, clarity, and relevance to a broad audience. Interactive presentations, discussion panels, and poster displays are especially encouraged. Proposals may address tested theories as well as those still being tested, with an emphasis on novel perspectives, approaches, and methods.

Please forward your proposals/abstracts by Friday, October 12, to Dr. Deborah Reese at reesedeb@mail.armstrong.edu. Respondents will be notified of acceptance Monday, October 29—Friday, November 2.

URL: http://www.llp.armstrong.edu/swca/swca2008cfp.html