To the Members of the Communication Ethics, Activism and Social Justice Interest Group,
Greetings! I invite you to develop panel and/or paper proposals to submit for the next CSCA convention to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 4-7, 2018. The call posted below provides further information along with potential topics to consider as you generate ideas.
If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete this brief questionnaire:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RNQVHGK. This will help me gauge how you wish to participate in reviewing conference submissions as well as chairing/responding to panels.
Thank you in advance for your contributions to the growth of our interest group. I am excited by your involvement and look forward to organizing a great program for the coming year.
Sincerely,
Laura Russell
Associate Professor of Communication, Denison University
Call for Submissions
2018 Central States Communication Association Conference (CSCA)
Annual Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
April 4- 7, 2018
Difference
The Communication Ethics, Activism and Social Justice Interest Group invites submissions of competitive papers and panels to be considered for programming at the 2018 CSCA conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Activism and social justice address matters including but not limited to inequality, dominant hegemonic discourse, marginalization, and inclusion/exclusion. These issues evoke an array of questions to explore through scholarship and discussion such as (but not limited to):
The Communication Ethics, Activism and Social Justice Interest Group seeks scholars who examine ethics, activism, and social justice within an assortment of applied settings. Whether in private realms (i.e. interpersonal relationships), workplaces, classrooms, medical settings, online platforms or political spheres, people are pressed to negotiate meaning for their differences, particularly when such differences implicate their rights and responsibilities. Scholars employing diverse methodologies, particularly those involving critical perspectives, action-based research and reflexivity inquiry, are encouraged to respond to this call. We urge members to develop compelling panels that focus upon the convention theme,Difference.
A variety of formats are encouraged including competitive papers, panels, and roundtable discussions. Preference will be given to panels comprised of members representing multiple institutions rather than a single institution. Given that many interests related to our division may be shared with other divisions and affiliated organizations within CSCA, we encourage co-sponsorship of program panels when appropriate.
Awards for the Top Student Paper and Top Competitive Paper will be recognized at the Communication Ethics, Activism and Social Justice Interest Group business meeting.
Guidelines for Submission:
Papers: Only completed papers will be accepted. Papers must conform to APA standards and include: 1) a title page that is a separate document from the paper, allowing author identity to be concealed and 2) a separate document that includes an abstract and full manuscript. Title pages should indicate whether the author is a CSCA member and include the notation “STUDENT” in the upper right-hand corner if the paper is authored solely by a graduate or undergraduate student. If the paper is solo-authored by a debut graduate student, the notation “DEBUT STUDENT” should also appear in the right-hand corner. All references that might identify the author should be removed from the text of the paper. A Competitive Paper Submission Form must be submitted along with the paper. This form is located on the CSCA website: www.csca-net.org.
Panels: Panel submissions must include the following information: (a) panel title, (b) a complete list of participants along with their institutional affiliations and contact information (i.e., mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number); and (c) indications of members’ CSCA membership, (d) a reference to the type of panel (e.g., paper panel, roundtable discussion, spotlight session), (e) a 75-word abstract, and (f) a 75-word rationale. We are also open to creative panels that incorporate performances and/or special media presentations. Individuals proposing panels must complete and submit either the Paper Panel Submission Form or the Discussion Panel Submission Form available on the CSCA website: www.csca-net.org.
Deadline: Submissions must be received by 11:59 pm on Monday, October 9, 2017.
An e-mail acknowledging the receipt of paper and panel proposals will be sent following each submission.
**Note: All media requests should be made at the time of submission. The only media available will be a projector for computers; computers will not be provided and Internet access is not guaranteed.
Submission: Send all papers and panel proposals electronically to the Communication Ethics, Activism and Social Justice Interest Group program planner, Laura Russell: russelll@denison.edu
Laura D. Russell
Associate Professor of Communication
Denison University
russelll@denison.edu