As the largest national organization dedicated to advancing communication scholarship and education, NCA serves scholars, teachers, and practitioners by providing a number of resources for its members and the discipline as a whole.
Recognition, Leadership and Networking Opportunities
Interest Groups*
Discussion Forums
Online Member Directory*
Teaching, Research, and Service Awards*
Association Leadership Opportunities*
National Convention and Other Events
Annual Convention
Topical Conferences, Meetings and Events
Publications
Ten Scholarly Journals‡
Spectra magazine§
Communication Currents e-magazine
E-Newsletters†
Professional Development Resources
Career Center
Career Navigation Support*
Teaching and Learning Support
Extensive Instructional Resources*
Student, Class, and Departmental Assessment Resources
Administrator Support
Extensive Resources for Department Chairs
Research and Funding
Grant-seeking, Writing, and Management Support*
Publishing Resources and Trends*
Grants for Advancement of the Discipline*
External Relations
Public Programs
Media Outreach
Advocacy Work with Public Policy Makers
Undergraduate Student Organizations
Lambda Pi Eta, Sigma Chi Eta, and NCA Student Clubs
Join NCA Today to access these and many more members-only benefits.
* Exclusively for NCA members
† Some resources are exclusively for members
‡ Subscription to one journal is included with regular and student NCA memberships; additional subscriptions available for individual purchase or through patron, life, and emeritus memberships.
§ A subscription is included with NCA membership; individual subscriptions are available for purchase.