Dear writing center colleagues,
Good news! The Online Writing Centers Association (OWCA) has extended the deadline for nominations to join the OWCA Executive Board by one week! You now have until November 6 to apply.
OWCA is seeking applicants for seven open Officer positions on the OWCA Executive Board. If you’ve been considering getting involved with OWCA or contributing to the broader writing center community, now is a great time to take that step! Click here to submit your application by November 6 (11:59 PM ET).
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, so you don’t need prior board experience to get involved!
Open Positions
You can apply for any of the following open positions:
- Vice President
- Assistant Treasurer
- Assistant Secretary
- Diversity & Social Justice Co-Chair
- Accessibility Co-Chair
- Virtual Events Co-Chair
- Student Representative
See the OWCA website or the OWCA bylaws for detailed descriptions of each position.
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 membersto accept the position and serve their terms. We offer low-cost memberships for students, and memberships at no charge for people of color.
How to Apply
Submit your application via this Google form by November 6.
We hope you’ll consider applying! We would love to see a diverse group of applicants bring their ideas, experiences, and enthusiasm to the OWCA Executive Board. Please take advantage of this additional week and consider becoming more involved in our community.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Madeline Sutton, OWCA Secretary
Deany Goode, OWCA Assistant Secretary