[Air-L] CFPs: host(s) for Computers & Writing 2011 (Onsite and Online)

[doug eyman]

**Two Calls for Proposals - Computers and Writing 2011: Onsite and/or
Online**

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The CCCC Committee on Computers in Composition and Communication
(7Cs) invites all interested institutions to submit proposals to host
either the onsite or online (or both) Computers and Writing 2011
conference.

The Computers and Writing Conference is probably the single most
important annual conference for those who use computers and networks
to teach writing. It brings together scholars, teachers, and
professionals from all over the world in an intimate, welcoming
setting to discuss the problems, successes, innovations, and
logistics of computer and network-based writing instruction.

Since there is no formal organization that oversees the conference
and its continuity from year to year, the Computers and Writing
community relies upon the generosity of institutions of higher
education to host the conference. Typically, these institutions can
donate time, personnel, facilities, and limited funding to make the
conference a success. Proposals include information about a proposed
theme, possible keynote speakers, activities, and innovations that
will make the conference a success.

The 7Cs welcomes proposals from individual institutions of higher
education as well as those that are collaborative across
institutions, including community colleges, K-12 institutions, and
non-profits.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT TIMELINE/DEADLINE:
Please note that the deadline to propose to host either the ONSITE or
ONLINE conference has been merged. Both deadlines now follow the
ONSITE proposal requirements. (The CCCC website listed below
currently has an outdated timeline for the online proposal.) We have
changed the deadline so that proposals can accommodate joint-hosting
of the onsite and online conferences in one year, although **this is
NOT a requirement in proposing**. If you have any questions about
which conference to propose for and/or what the benefits of joint-
hosting both conferences would be, please contact Douglas Eyman at
deyman at gmu.edu.


STEPS FOR PROPOSING:
1) Look over the following website and familiarize yourself with
information about the schedule and requirements for the proposal(s):

http://computersandwriting.org/cwsiteselect


2) Submit a statement of intent by sending an email to
deyman at gmu.edu by September 15, 2009. Indicate in the subject line
which conference (onsite or online) you are interested in proposing
to host. This statement can be an informal email that puts your name
'in the ring' so that 7Cs can keep track of who's interested and who
the host-proposal contact person is.

3) Complete and submit an application (web-accessible applications
preferred) to deyman at gmu.edu by November 1, 2009. The application
format can be found at http://computersandwriting.org/cwapp


Please direct all questions to deyman at gmu.edu

Best,
Douglas Eyman, 7Cs Chair




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Douglas Eyman
Assistant Professor of English
George Mason University
Senior Editor
Kairos: Rhetoric, Technology, Pedagogy
http://kairos.technorhetoric.net