Our Mission
The Philadelphia Area Council of Writing Program Administrators advocates best practices in writing programs for all postsecondary institutions in our region. A nonprofit, professional organization, we support research in our field; collaborate for professional development; and champion labor equity for composition practitioners of every rank, status, and area of responsibility. We bring our mutual strength to advance literacy for our communities, for our institutions, and for our students.

Executive Committee

Elizabeth Knauss
Co-Chair
Gwynedd Mercy University

Tiffany Derewal
Treasurer
Rowan University

George Asimos
Member At-Large
Neuman University

Amy Woodworth
Co-Chair
Rowan University

Gabriel Cutrufello
Membership Coordinator
York College of Pennsylvania

Bill Vargo
Adjunct Representative
Neuman University, Cabrini University, Drexel University and St. Joseph's University

Abigail Orenstein Ash
Secretary
Thomas Jefferson University

Megan Kane
Student Representative
Temple University

Jordan Walsh
Webmaster
Temple University
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