Who We Are
The Southern California Writing Centers Association (SoCalWCA) was created to further the theoretical, pedagogical, and political interests of writing center professionals in the region and to encourage dialogue about writing and learning. The Association is an affiliate organization of the International Writing Centers Association. To learn more about the organization, head to the About Us page.
Upcoming Events & News
Announcing the upcoming SoCalWCA Conference at Point Loma Nazarene
The Southern California Writing Centers Association 2025 conference theme is “Navigating Today’s Writing Center: Inclusion, Affect, and Impact of Tutoring Practices.” The conference will be held in-person on Saturday March 22, 2025 from 10:00am – 3:00pm at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. Check-in begins at 9:00am.
In today’s rapidly evolving, increasingly hybrid educational landscape, writing centers and tutors face new challenges and opportunities that are deeply intertwined with technological advances, emotional dynamics, and the imperative for inclusivity. We invite you to explore how these elements intersect in the work of writing centers and how they shape the experiences of tutors and students.
For more details click HERE.
Spring 2025 Writing Center Professionals’ Meeting CSU Channel Islands
Announcing the Spring 2025 WCP meeting to be help at CSU Channel Islands on April 18. More details coming soon!
Fall 2024 Writing Center Professionals’ Meeting at UCSB
Our Fall 2024 SoCal WCA Writing Center Professionals’ Meeting (formerly Directors Meeting) was held on Friday, September 27th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in-person at the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Many thanks to our generous host, Kristen Ikeda Yoza, Web Editor of SoCal WCA!
Spring 2024 Writing Center Professionals’ Meeting
Our Spring 2024 SoCal WCA Writing Center Professionals’ Meeting (formerly Directors Meeting) was held on Friday, April 12th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in-person at Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo.
Many thanks to our generous host, Debbie Goss, Vice President of SoCal WCA!