Hello!
We are now accepting applications for open Officer positions on the Online Writing Center Association (OWCA) Executive Board.
Serving on the OWCA Executive Board is a great opportunity to develop/hone administrative skills, while giving back to the writing center community. All new Board members receive mentoring and support.
Open Positions
You and/or your staff can apply for any of the following open positions:
- Assistant Treasurer
- Assistant Secretary
- Diversity & Social Justice Co-Chair
- Accessibility Co-Chair
- Virtual Events Co-Chair
- Student Representative (2 openings)
- Grant Coordinator
Learn more about our open positions>
Terms for all positions begin January 2024. The deadline to apply is November 15th.
Who Can Apply
Anyone can apply, including students, individuals who are not currently employed at a writing center, and individuals who are not currently OWCA members.
Please note that individuals who are elected must be or become OWCA members to accept the position and serve their terms. We offer low-cost memberships for students, and memberships at no charge for people of color.
Informational Sessions
If you want to learn more about the OWCA and our open positions, you can attend our informational sessions this month. These events are open to everyone:
- Friday, November 3rd at 2pm EST / 1pm CST / 12pm MST / 11am PST.
Our Election Application Workshop will cover our open Officer positions in more detail, share effective practices for writing an application, and provide an opportunity for you to receive feedback on an application.
We’ll be sending out registration information soon for anyone who would like to attend the information session.
Please pass this call along to anyone who might be interested. If you have questions, please email election.
Thank you!
Megan Boeshart
OWCA President
Megan BoeshartDirector of the Writing Center and Senior Lecturer
Pronouns: she/her
English Department
Old Dominion University
Writing Center @ Perry Library #1208
4427 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23529
Email: mboeshar
mboes001@odu.edu
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