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FIRST TIMERS
Are You New To CEA?
At the College English Association (CEA), we take pride in our collegiality. We are a (relatively) small but mighty group of members who value our role as TEACHER-Scholars. When CEA's founders chose to break away from the MLA in 1938, it was because they believed that our teaching was as important as our scholarly work. They wanted an organization guided by that principle. More than 80 years later, we remain committed to that vision.
Teachers are naturally social beings. As such, we enjoy chatting over a meal as much as (if not more than) when we are in a session. The presentations delivered at CEA are designed to inspire ideas and encourage conversations that continue over coffee or cocktails (or both!). Here, friendships are formed and renewed.
When selecting a host city, we look to offer our members the chance to explore new places and follow their passions. Of course, we want them to attend sessions and engage with their fellows. At the same time, we hope our central location allows folks to pop out and visit a museum or stroll a neighborhood. Indeed, our program booklet will highlight local attractions. And, our contract with the conference hotel extends the CEA rate both days before and days after our gathering.
Our speakers are chosen because in their work they embody the ideas that define us and share in our vision for the future of teaching and learning. Whether at the Plenary Session, the Women's Connection Reception, the Diversity Luncheon, or the All-Conference Luncheon, our speakers always leave folks thinking in new ways.
If this is your first CEA, welcome—and welcome again!
