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.
2017-2018 Committee Members:
Chair: C. Kyle Rudick, University of Northern Iowa
Vice-Chair: Stephanie Rollie Rodriguez, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Committee:
Christopher Brown, University of Minnesota Mankato,
Lisa Hanasono, Bowling Green University
Hsin-I “Sydney” Yueh, Northeastern State University
Sharon Chuang, Denison 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)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is charged with maintaining the financial health of the Association. The committee is responsible for monitoring the operating expenses, the investments, and the income generated by the Association. The Finance Committee is headed by a Chair, who is chosen by the Executive Committee and serves a three year term that extends over the terms of two Executive Directors. The other members of the Finance Committee are the Past President, the Second Vice President, the current Executive Director, and additional members appointed at the discretion of the President.
2016 Committee Members:
Jeffrey T. Child, Chair, Kent State University (2015-2017; Appointed)
Jimmie Manning, Executive Director, Northern Illinois University (2014-2018; Ex officio, non-voting)
Shawn Wahl, Missouri State University (2016-2018; Ex officio, voting)
Leah Bryant, DePaul University (2014-2016; Ex officio, voting)
Jessica Eckstein, Western Connecticut State University (2014-2016; Appointed, voting)
David McMahan, Missouri Western State University (2015-2017; Ex officio, voting)
Randy Dillon, Missouri State University (2016-2018; Appointed, voting)
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
2017-2018 Committee Members:
Chair: Steve Hunt, Illinois State University
Vice Chair: Deanna Fassett, San Jose State University
Kyle Rudick
Satoshi Toyosaki
Jennifer Willis-Rivera
Jack Kay Award Committee
2017-2018 Committee Members:
Chair: Matthew Seeger, Chair
Vice Chair: Ruth Kay, Vice Chair
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
