CCCC 2019 General Information.
Registration
Registration Convention registration is located in the East Atrium at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Registration is open the following hours:
General convention questions can be directed to NCTE staff at the Registration Desk during open hours.
Wi-Fi
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center offers free public Wi-Fi in common areas and session rooms.
The network ID and password are CCCC2019 (all uppercase)
CCCC Mobile App
For the most up-to-date information on session locations and times, download the mobile app. The app provides a quick way to search convention sessions, view maps of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, explore the Exhibit Hall, and more. Search for “NCTE” at the Google Play Store or Apple Store
GENDER-INCLUSIVE RESTROOMS
NCTE is committed to producing events where everyone may learn and network in an environment of inclusion and mutual respect. With this in mind, the CCCC Convention provides gender-inclusive restrooms in our rented space within the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. In addition, we have taken another step forward in our inclusivity efforts: Educational signage has been added as a result of our partnership with Creating Change/The National LGBTQ Task Force, an organization at the leadership forefront of these issues. The signage is available near each gender-inclusive restroom, as well as here and in the Convention app. Note that in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, we are only permitted to modify signage on family restrooms and those that are licensed to us. We will continue to learn together, and we welcome all feedback as we plan for ongoing improvement at future conventions.
For more information, including details on what to do in the event a disruptive situation occurs, please see the Mutual Respect Anti-Harassment Policy on page 21 of the Convention Program.
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Local Committee Office
The Local Committee Office is located in Room 313 on the third level.
CCCC/NCTE EDITOR OFFICE HOURS AT CCCC 2019
In the Action Hub (West Atrium)
Thursday, 3/14
10:00–11:00 Malea Powell (Incoming Editor)
College Composition and Communication (CCC)
11:00–12:00 Steve Parks
Studies in Writing & Rhetoric (SWR) Book Series
5:00–6:00 Holly Hassel
Teaching English in the Two-Year College (TETYC)
Friday, 3/15
11:00–12:30 Amy Lynch-Biniek
FORUM: Issues about Part-Time and Contingent Faculty
3:30-5:00 Amy Stornaiuolo
Research in the Teaching of English (RTE)
Session and Event Locations
Unless otherwise noted, all 2019 CCCC Annual Convention sessions and events are located at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Information for Attendees with Disabilities
CCCC is committed to making arrangements that allow all of its members to partici-pate in the Convention. Wheelchair space is available in meeting rooms, and we have provided all speakers and session chairs with guidelines that will make sessions more accessible to all convention participants. These arrangements result from conversa-tions between the NCTE staff, the CCCC Program Chair, the CCCC Committee on Disability Issues in Composition and Communication, disability studies specialists at the University of Pennsylvania, and other professional associations. Please down-load the Accessibility Guide from the CCCC 2019 website or mobile app. Informa-tion is also available at the Accessibilities Table, located in the East Atrium at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Scooters and Wheelchairs
Scooters and wheelchairs are available at no charge beginning on Tuesday, March 12. They must be returned by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. Stop by the Accessibilities Table to check one out.
Mothers’ Room
The Mothers’ Room is located in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Second Level–West Elevators. To access, please call (412) 325-6193 for a security guard to unlock the room. There will be signage outside of this room. Hours:
Quiet Room
The Quiet Room is located in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Room 322.Hours:
Family Room and Gaming Lounge
The Family Room and Gaming Lounge is located in the David L. Lawrence Conven-tion Center, Room 337.Hours:
Coat Check
Check your coat and bags in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center: Room 405. Hours:
Exhibits
The Exhibit Hall is located in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Ballroom Gallery A.B.C. Hours:
For the latest titles from NCTE, including new books in the CCCC Studies in Writing and Rhetoric series, visit the NCTE booth in the Exhibit Hall.
Planning for Next Year’s CCCC Convention
Individuals interested in discussing program proposals for the 2020 CCCC Annual Convention in Milwaukee, WI, March 24–28, are invited to meet Julie Lindquist, 2020 Program Chair, in the Registration Area on Friday, March 15, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Business Services
FedEx Office Print and Ship is located across the street from the Convention Center: 960 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412-391-2014)
AA and Al-Anon Meetings
CCCC offers meeting space for AA and Al-Anon meetings on Thursday and Friday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
CCCC Annual Business Meeting
The CCCC Annual Business Meeting will be held Friday, March 15, 4:45–6:00 p.m., in the Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom B.
Nonsexist Language
All CCCC 2019 program participants were sent and asked to use the official CCCC position statement and guidelines for nonsexist language at their sessions.
Mutual Respect & Anti-Harassment Policy
NCTE is committed to producing events where everyone may learn, network, and so-cialize in an environment of mutual respect. Therefore, some behaviors are expressly prohibited: harassment or intimidation related to gender, gender identity and/or ex-pression, sexual orientation, disability, race, age, religion; deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or events; inappropriate contact and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants are expected to observe this code of conduct policy in all venues and events. Contact an NCTE staff member onsite to intervene if you believe you have been harassed or that a harassing situation exists. All reports will be directed to NCTE leadership im-mediately. Legal counsel, venue security, and/or local law enforcement may become involved if deemed necessary
Other Events at CCCC
Early-Morning Qigong/TaiChi & Yoga Sessions
David L. Lawrence Convention Center: Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom CGet your mind-body connection flowing with early morning Qigong/TaiChi and Yoga. Sessions are scheduled as shown below; all levels and all bodies are welcome, including first-timers.
Qigong/TaiChi: Thursday, March 14, and Saturday, March 16, 6–7 a.m.
Yoga: Thursday, March 14, and Saturday, March 16, 7–7:45 a.m.
Digital Praxis Posters
David L. Lawrence Convention Center: East Atrium
Digital Praxis Posters is an interactive exhibit format. Information about current posters and this year’s schedule of presentations will be available on the CCCC con-vention website and on signs in the East Atrium. Digital posters will be presented during sessions B, C, F, and G, on Thursday, March 14, and Friday, March 15.
Action Hub
David L. Lawrence Convention Center: West Atrium
Visit the following organizations, events, and activities in the Action Hub throughout the convention.
4C4Equality
Accessibility Table (in the East Atrium)
ACLU
African Marketplace
Cs the Day
CCCC/NCTE Editors
CMU Memorial Installation
Conference on Writing and Well-Being
Digital Archive of Literacy Narratives (DALN)
Feminist Caucus
Handcrafted Rhetorics
Latin X
Local Volunteers
Meet the CCCC Executive Committee
Micro Mentoring
Newcomers’ Station
NextGen
Rhetoric and Composition Journal Editors
Sweetland Digital and Rhetoric Collaborative
Welcoming Companions
Write-In Table
The Writing Studies Tree
Scholars for the Dream Coalition-Building Lounge
David L. Lawrence Convention Center: Room 331
Chair:Rhea Estelle LathanHours:
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