What is NCASC?
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National Communication Association Student Clubs (NCASC) is
an aggregate of student communication clubs chartered on college and
university campuses that elect to affiliate with the National
Communication Association (NCA).
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The mission of NCASC is to provide a forum for interaction
between students, faculty and all those interested in the study, research,
criticism, training, and application of the artistic, humanistic, and
scientific principles of communication.
Requirements for Colleges and Universities
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Student communication clubs must be affiliated with a two-
or four-year college or university, subscribe to NCA’s purposes, and be
officially recognized by their educational institutions. Club members do
not have to belong to NCA.
Student Requirements
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The club may designate its own guidelines for accepting
members based on grade point average, number of communication credits,
etc.
How to Join
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Complete and return a NCA Student Clubs Charter Request to:
National
Communication Association
Attn: National
Coordinator
1765 N
Street, NW
Washington,
D.C., 20036
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The following dues and fees are necessary to become a
chartered club:
1.
$100 initiation fee
2.
$5 annual fee per student member
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Each club must submit chartering documents – mission
statement, guidelines for membership and proof of campus recognition –
with the charter request form.
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Once the charter request has been approved, the club may
begin inducting members.
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Each student club must have a faculty advisor who is
included in the charter request form. The advisor’s name will be
recorded on the club’s membership. Clubs must inform NCA if there is a
change in advisor.
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The selection of the faculty advisor is the responsibility
of the host institution. Each campus is to determine if and how advisors
will be compensated for their efforts. The responsibilities of the faculty
advisor should include:
1.
Assuring that the campus club carries out its mission.
2.
Assuring that the campus club fulfills its reporting and financial
responsibility to NCA.
3.
Assuring that the campus club fulfills its responsibilities as
required by the local institution.
4.
Assisting the campus club in development and implementation of
activities and services to assist the development of its members.
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Once a club has obtained membership, it will retain that
status as long as it conforms to the NCA constitution and by-laws,
operates within applicable NCA policies and procedures, remains in good
standing on campus, and has paid its annual NCA membership fees. If a club
fails to remit its membership dues for two consecutive years, the club
charter will be revoked for two years. Upon reapplication for membership,
the club will be required to pay a new initiation fee.
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Clubs are required to renew their charter each year by
December 1. The renewal fee is $25.
Benefits
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Upon membership approval, the club receives:
1.
A certificate.
2.
A subscription to Spectra, the monthly NCA newsletter.
3.
Receipt of promotional mailings.
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Each new member receives a certificate.
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The National Office provides phone consultation to club
advisors and students regarding related organizational administrative
issues. The National Office will periodically distribute chapter activity
bulletins and provide updated information on the NCA’s web page.
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The National Office will assist club advisors/officers in
developing and submitting program proposals for the NCA National
Convention. These will involve programs designed to feature student
scholarship and to facilitate cooperation and training of faculty advisors
and student leaders.
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The National Office will convene a meeting of all advisors
and one student representative at the national convention. A meeting will
also be convened at each of the four regional conferences.
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The National Office will facilitate an e-mail discussion (nca-studentclubs@egroups.com)
list for advisors and club officers.
Sample Activities and Events for Clubs
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Developing a student awards program.
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Encouraging student research and conducting communication
skill competitions.
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Conducting events and activities that promote student
identification with the communication profession and with NCA.
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Having faculty presentations on substantive or
methodological issues relating to the study of communication.
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Inviting practitioners to make presentations on
communication activities (i.e., case studies such as information
campaigns, internal communications, public relations efforts).
