About CSCA
Leadership
The Central States Communication Association Executive Committee consists of ten members:
- President
- First Vice President
- Second Vice President
- Immediate Past President
- Executive Director
- Chair of the Finance Committee
- Two Members at Large
- Chair of the States Advisory Council
- Editor of Communication Studies
Executive Committee
Committees
Cooper Award Committee
The Cooper Award is named after former CSCA President Pamela J. Cooper and is presented to one M.A. level graduate teaching assistant and one Ph.D. level graduate teaching assistant. At the annual convention, the recipients receive a $50 cash award and a certificate.
2018-2019 Committee Members:
Chair: Stephanie Rollie Rodriguez, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Vice-Chari: Ashley Hinck, Xavier University
Federation Research Prize Committee
The Federation Prize Committee is charged with selecting the recipient of the Federation Prize. The Federation Prize recognizes superior intellectual development and communication scholarship by awarding a cash prize of (up to) $5000 to a selected research proposal authored by a CSCA member.
2018-2019 Committee Members:
Chair: Kristopher D. Copeland (North Lake College)
Vice Chair: Alison Thorson (University of San Francisco)
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is charged with selecting a slate of candidates for the yearly election. The committee shall nominate at least two candidates for the office of Second Vice President and at least two candidates for the office of Member at Large. Every three years, the Nominating Committee is charged with recommending a slate of candidates for the office of Finance Committee Chair to the Executive Committee.
2018-2019 Committee Members:
Chair: Richard E. Murphy (McKendree University)
Vice Chair: Dawn O. Braithwaite, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Chad Edwards, Western Michigan University (Ex-officio, non-voting member)
Michelle Kelsey Kearl – Indiana University – Fort Wayne
Mary Worley – University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Jeff Kuznekoff – Miami University – Middleton
Elizabeth Ribarski – University of Illinois – Springfield
Pearson and Nelson Outstanding New Teacher Award Committee
The Pearson and Nelson Outstanding New Teacher Award Committee is charged with selecting the recipients of the Outstanding New Teacher Award. The Pearson and Nelson Outstanding New Teacher Award recognizes individuals early in their professional career who are showing distinction as teachers and are in their first five years of full-time teaching.
2018-2019 Committee Members:
Jennifer C. Dunn, Dominican University (Chair)
Theresa Castor, University of Wisconsin, Parkside (Vice Chair)
Communication Studies Article of the Year Committee
2018-2019 Committee Members:
Chair: Tony E. Adams (Bradley University)
Vice Chair: Erin Sahlstein Parcell (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee)
Warren Award Committee
2018-2019 Committee Members:
Chair: Deanna Fassett, San Jose State University
Vice Chair: Helen Sterk, Western Kentucky University
Jack Kay Award Committee
2018-2019 Committee Members:
Chair: Matthew Seeger, Chair
Vice Chair: Ruth Kay, Vice Chair
Vice Chair: Larry Frey, University of Colorado, Boulder
Diana Carlin, St. Louis University
Sharon (Shea) Howell, Oakland University
Mark McPhail, Indiana University Northwest
Donald Ritzenhein, Wayne State University
Association Staff
The CSCA staff oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization. With the exception of the Member Services Associate who is contracted by the organization, all staff members generously volunteer their time and expertise.
2018-2019 Staff Members:
Chad Edwards, Western Michigan University (Executive Director) csca.ed@gmail.com
Joy Daggs, Northwest Missouri State University (Convention Exhibits Manager)
Stephan Spates, Missouri State University (Newsletter Editor)
Sara Baker, Southern Connecticut State University (Book Review Editor)
Kathie Cesa, KOC Member Services (Contracted Member Services Associate) CSCA@kocmemberservices.com
