The Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association (MAWCA) voting season has begun. Candidates must be MAWCA members in good standing, and self-nominations for any of the listed positions are encouraged.
Nominations are due by 11:59pm on Friday, April 25, 2025.
- Candidate statements will be solicited from nominees as nominations are received.
Elections will be held Monday, April 28, 2025, through Monday, May 5, 2025.
New Board members will be announced Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
MAWCA is currently seeking nominations for the following Board positions:
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Vice-President
Two-year term, then becomes President for two years- works closely with the president;
- assumes the duties of the president in the president’s absence and undertakes such responsibilities as delegated by the president, including serving as parliamentarian during business meetings;
- assumes the office of president after vice-presidential term;
- serves as chair or appoints a chair for scholarships and grants committee.
Vice-Treasurer
One-year term, then becomes Treasurer for one year
- collaborates with the treasurer to divide the responsibilities of the office as detailed in the bylaws and the treasurer’s procedural documents;
- assists the treasurer with collecting dues and works with the web coordinator to maintain membership;
- maintains records and receipts of all financial transactions;
- acts as signatory for MAWCA’s bank account with fiduciary responsibility to the organization;
- pays bills and reimburses officers and members for expenses incurred in conducting Board-authorized MAWCA business;
- maintains an archive of monthly bank statements in the MAWCA online archive;
- files financial reports concerning financial transactions of the organization, to be presented at executive board meetings and at the annual general business meeting;
- files the annual post card required to maintain public charity status, and work with the President to ensure compliance with all IRS requirements;
- maintains the procedural document for treasurer responsibilities as noted above.
SecretaryTwo-year term, renewable once- takes minutes at all business and board meetings, distributes them to Board members at or prior to Board meetings, and posts approved minutes on MAWCA’s website;
- records Executive Board votes;
- serves as custodian of the organization’s records.
Web Coordinator
Two-year term, renewable once
- Communicate regularly with MAWCA membership through platforms such as mawca.org, social media, and email;
- Update site pages, supporting the annual conference, for example;
- Ensure members’ access at their preferred levels;
- Manage and report on member database to Board;
- Propose and implement improvements that enhance members’ experience;
- Manage technological accounts for Board and advise Board on technological strategy;
- Assume additional Board responsibilities as agreed upon.
At-Large Member (2 open positions)
Two-year term, renewable- represents broad constituency interests in setting policies and planning events;
- leads and serves on committees as needed.
Graduate Student Representative (3 open positions) One-year term, non-renewable- represents the interests of graduate students in all board functions, meetings, and voting.
Undergraduate Student Representative (3 open positions) One-year term, non-renewable- represents the interests of undergraduate students in all board functions, meetings, and voting.
