The College Language Association . . . 
 

• Fosters high professional standards for teachers of language and literature and promotes productive scholarship among its members;
• Publishes scholarly books of critical essays and bibliographical references;
• Encourages interest in creative writing;
• Holds an annual convention for presentation of scholarly papers, exchange of ideas with other colleagues, and dialogue with specialists brought in by the Association;
• Maintains a Placement Directory for its members. 
    
    To find out more about the founder of CLA, Hugh M. Gloster, click here.