News, Events, and Calls

We publish news from the WAC and writing communities. Visit to catch up on upcoming conferences, see calls for proposals, notices of newly published books and other scholarly projects, stories of WAC programs and practitioners in the news.

WAC Clearinghouse Announces Three Paid Fellowships

The WAC Clearinghouse is delighted to announce fellowship opportunities for new and early career scholars who are interested in expanding their editorial and administrative experience through involvement in one or more of our publishing venues. The fellowships include stipends of $1000 or $2000, depending on their length.

New Book:áAdapting the Past to Reimagine Possible Futures

The Clearinghouse is pleased to announce the publication of Adapting the Past to Reimagine Possible Futures: Celebrating and Critiquing WAC at 50. Developed from presentations at the Fifteenth International Writing Across the Curriculum Conference, this edited collection celebrates the 50th anniversary of the WAC movement while also identifying innovative directions for writing pedagogies, program building and impact, and program mobilization.

Apply for an AWAC Research Initiative Grant

The Association for Writing Across the Curriculum (AWAC) seeks applications for their Research Initiative Grants.

Journal of Basic Writing 41.1û2 Released

This new issue focuses on assumptions that can block access and equity.

Talking, Sketching, Moving: Multiple Literacies in the Teaching of Writing

Recently added to the WAC Clearinghouse, this book by Patricia Dunn examines how to explore multiple literacies in the writing classroom.

Submit a Proposal for the WAC SG Sponsored Panel at CCCC

The CCCC WAC Standing Group seeks proposals for a sponsored panel at CCCC 2024.

Join the CCCC WAC Standing Group

Learn about the work of the CCCC WAC Standing Group and how you can contribute.

Upcoming Symposium on Generative AI

A virtual symposium on the threats and opportunities of AI and contract cheating will be held April 17-21. Sponsored by the University of California San Diego Academic Integrity Office, it will include a presentation by Anna Mills, whose resource collection “AI Text Generators and Teaching Writing: Starting Points for Inquiry” is housed on the WAC Clearinghouse. 

A Working Model for Contingent Faculty

This new book explores fair and effective practices for improving conditions for contingent faculty.

Hosting Proposals Sought for IWAC 2025

The IWAC Conference Committee invites proposals for hosting the 2025 International Writing Across the Curriculum Conference. The call can be found at https://pearce.caah.clemson.edu/iwac-2023/hosting-proposals/.

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Please submit news items to Traci Gardner, News Editor, at WACClearinghouseNews@gmail.com.

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