Computers and Writing Online Conference Organizers Selection

Statement of Intent

The statement of intent is a planning document for the Online Organizers Selection Committee as well as an opportunity for the applicants to ask questions and gather feedback.

The statement of intent to apply for consists of an email message sent to Cheryl Ball.  If you choose to apply, please include the following in your statement: name of the lead organizer (online conference chair), the names of all other organizers, the institutions involved, telephone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses. In addition, the statement of intent can include any questions, concerns, or issues that the prospective organizers would like addressed before the application is due.

A member of the 7Cs committee will follow-up with your team.  This contact will help you complete your application by the June 15 deadline.

This statement must be submitted by April 15 one year prior to the anticipated online conference date (e.g., statements for Online 2006 must be submitted by April 15, 2005). This statement is required for an application to be considered.

Selection Criteria

To be considered, an organizing team must complete and submit a statement of intent and an application form electronically by their announced due dates.

The following criteria will be used to consider applications:

• Formatting should follow the layout of the application form.
• The application is complete, including all specified information and answers to all questions
• The stability, experience, and status of the applicant team
• Technical expertise of applicant team
• Range of electronic media to be used, including their accessibility to users from around the world
• Quality of interactional opportunities to be provided for presenters and participants
• Plans for the conference program show variety, appropriate focus, clear sense of structure
• Depth and substance of plans to collaborate with onsite conference organizers
• Reviewers who are knowledgeable of the subject area and any strands that have been identified
• Uniqueness, ability to enhance or improve the conference
• Evidence of adequate funding and commitment from appropriate sources

Application Form

To apply to organize Computers and Writing Online, please post a completed application to the World Wide Web.  This application should follow the application outline below, and it should be printer-friendly.  Printable, linear form is a requirement.

Please send the URL for your completed application to Cheryl Ball by June 15, one year prior to the online conference component you wish to organizer (see the Calendar above for more details).

Application Form

Background Information 

Date of Application  

Name of Organizing Committee Chair  

Institution  

Postal and Email Address 

Phone  

Name, Affilation, and Contact Information for All Other Organizing Committee Members  

Year to Organize Conference

Conference Media

What electronic media does your team plan to use?  

How accessible are these media for computer users around the world?  Please include hardware specifications and required software, if appropriate.  

What specific experience does each member of the proposed organizing committee have with each of these media?  

What support structures are in place to ensure the successful operation of the specific technologies (servers, applications, etc.) to be used?  

Conference Program and Events 

Briefly describe your plans for the conference program--its structure and focus.  What sorts of events will you host? 

Who will you ask to review proposals to ensure high quality?  

An important part of hosting Online is collaborating with the onsite organizers.  What specific options do you plan to propose?  

What specific features are you planning to make your meeting unique or to improve or enhance Computers and Writing Online?  

Conference Management  

What kind of help or advice from past organizers would you find most useful?  

Would you be willing to serve on the CCCC's Committee on Computers and Composition for the year preceding and following your sponsoring the conference to receive and then provide counsel about sponsoring the conference?  

Which previous Computers and Writing Online conference components have members of your organizing team attended?  

Please add any other comments you might have regarding plans for Computers and Writing Online.