Welcome to the home page of TYCA-PNW, the Two-Year College English Association of the Pacific Northwest! Like the other six regions of the TYCA, we are part of the College Section of the National Council of Teachers of English. We celebrate the power and pleasure of literature and language and remain committed to our original purposes:
As the fastest-growing of the seven regions of the TYCA, we welcome your interest, invite your membership in the organization and this blog (click here to create an account) and hope our website becomes a helpful resource in your professional life.
Samm Erickson and Rise Quay
Co-Chairs, Regional Executive Committee
To see the job descriptions for each position, click on the highlighted position title.
Permanent Positions:
Co-Chairs: Jeff Klausman, 360-323-6527, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, Washington and Samm Erickson , 503-614-7865 Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon October 2009-October 2012
Membership Chair : Justus Ballard, Chemeketa Community College, Salem, Oregon October 2006-October 2010
National Representative : Alexis Nelson, 509-533-3588, Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, Washington October 2009-October 2012
Publications Co-Editors: Sandra Schroeder, 509-574-4873, and Julie Swedin, Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, Washington October 2009-October 2012
Secretary: Mary Dahlin, Yakima Valley Community College, Yakima, Washington October 2009-October 2012
Treasurer: Kris Fink, Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon, Oregon October 2007-October 2010
Betsy Lawrence, 509-533-8103, Spokane Community College, Spokane, Washington
October 2009- October 2012
Bradley Bleck, Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, Washington October 2007- October 2010
One-Year Positions
2009 TYCA Conference Organizers
Samm Erickson,503-614-7865, Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon
Kris Fink, Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon
We would also like to recognize the valuable TYCA members that hosted the 2007 TYCA Conference at Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, Washington.
Ann Ciasullo, Angela Rasmussen & Betsy Lawrence
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