Call for Proposals
4th Annual NWCRLA Conference

Proposal deadline January 22, 2019


The conference organizing committee of the Northwest College Reading and Learning Association welcomes proposals that reflect effective practices and innovations in the areas of developmental education and learning assistance and are informed by theory, research, and application.

​This year’s conference theme is “Growing the Vines of Support.” We will be exploring the topic of outreach – how we can extend our networks as learning assistance professionals to better support our students, our institutions, and our colleagues. 

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Conference Registration

The 4th annual NWCRLA Conference is open for registration. This year's theme is "Growing the Vines of Support."  Attendees can expect workshops and presentations in four key conference strands:

▪ Teaching and Learning Instructional Strategies
▪ Learning Assistance Centers and Peer Assistance Programs
▪ Academic Coaching and Tutoring Techniques
▪ ​Equity and Inclusion

Registration is $80 for professional staff and faculty, $40 for undergraduate students and part-time staff, and $15 for student presenters. An optional pre-conference workshop can be purchased separately or added to any registration for $35.

​Registration Deadline: Friday, February 25, 2019

Scroll down to learn more about this year's keynote and view a tentative conference schedule.

2019 Keynote Speaker &
Pre-Conference Workshop Presenter

Shawn O'Neil


Shawn O'Neil, M.Ed, is Coordinator for the International Tutor Training Program Certification through CRLA, and serves as the Assistant Director for Academic Skills Services at UNC-Greensboro in North Carolina, where he leads a program designed to help students learn to reflect and improve their use of study strategies, time management, reading techniques, and other areas of academic opportunity.  He is known to be a strategic question-asker with a facetious attention to detail and a dogged dedication to helping others.
 
He has been involved in tutor training program development at every level -- as a student, a tutor, a tutor trainer, a tutor supervisor, a training designer, researcher, an ITTPC reviewer, and most recently as the Coordinator for ITTPC -- and uses those experiences to help other program administrators find a path to continual development. He helped edit and co-author ITTPC Standards, Outcomes and Assessments for tutor training programs, among other publications on tutor training, and has served as faculty at the CRLA Summer Institute and chairs the Rick Sheets Outstanding Tutor Award recognition committee. In addition to his work, he also has a Masters of Education in teaching English as a second language from UNC-Greensboro, and is nearing completion of a second Masters degree in Training and Development from North Carolina State University. His particular area of interest is in bridging the gap between intentionality and actuality, through the use of theoretical and research-based methodology.

2019 Conference Schedule

​Friday, March 1st*

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Welcome Lunch

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm Pre-conference workshop with Shawn O'Neil

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Break with light refreshments and snacks

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm Pre-conference workshop with Shawn O'Neil (continued)

5:30 pm optional "Dinner on the Town" at 1882 Grille
*Is the pre-conference workshop for me?
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If you train tutors, mentors, coaches or peer leaders or conduct other student trainings, then yes!
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This pre-conference session will discuss designing training sessions around ITTPC topics (or other training topics), assessing training outcomes, and how to document source material. Attendees should walk away with a training development plan, assessment strategies for popular topics, and an introductory bibliography.
Saturday, March 2nd

​7:30 am-8:30 am Registration

8:00 am-9:00 am Breakfast Served

9:00 am-9:15 am Welcome & Introductions

9:15 am-10:15 am Keynote Address from Shawn O'Neil

10:25 am-11:25 am 1st Breakout Session

11:35 am-12:35 pm Lunch Served

12:45 pm-2:15 pm 2nd Breakout Session

2:25 pm-3:10 pm Member Meeting and Tutor Workshop (refreshments served)

3:20 pm-4:20 pm 3rd Breakout Session

4:30 pm-5:00 pm Closing Remarks

6:00 pm optional "Dinner on the Town" at Golden Valley Brewery and Restaurant

** Schedules subject to change

Call for Board Nominations

At the 2019 NWCRLA Conference, we will be holding elections for two upcoming board positions:

The President-Elect assists the President and board to implement the current annual plan. Co-facilitates with president the development and implementation of the annual plan for the following year. Prepare for the duties of President for the succeeding year. Learn from the Past-President and President about CRLA paperwork and all duties. If the President is unable to fulfill their duties, the President-Elect will become the President.

The Secretary/Newsletter Editor shall record the proceedings of all general and special meetings of the membership and of the Executive Board, carry out the general secretarial duties of the chapter, publish the quarterly NWCRLA Newsletter and provide timely transition to the incoming Secretary.