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Convention Resource Library
This library provides resources for all aspects of the NCA Convention from the submission process to presenting.
Reviewing the General Convention Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and the Professional Standards for Convention Participants are two great places to start for general information about the NCA Convention. Other resources are organized below.
If you have any suggestions on additional resources you would like to see, please contact Michelle Randall, Director, Convention and Meetings.
| Convention Submission Process |
Below is important and helpful information as you consider your convention submission. The first step for anyone considering making a submission should be to review the Professional Standards for Convention Participants. This guide will answer many questions about the commitment that comes with making a submission to the NCA convention as well as guidelines on determining whether or not to submit.
Once you have made the decision to submit please familiarize yourself with the convention submission system before you submit by reviewing the step-by-step How to Submit presentation. Be sure to keep the slides close by for reference during the submission process.
NCA also offers instructive “How to Submit” training webinars. The webinar(s) will discuss how to successfully submit individual papers, paper sessions, and panel discussions via NCA Submission Central. The webinar(s) will also answer any questions submitters may have about the submission process. We strongly encourage all potential submitters to attend a webinar so that the submission process is smooth and enjoyable. If you plan to attend a webinar, please print the step-by-step How to Submit presentation ahead of time so you can take notes. If you are not able to attend a webinar, a recording will be made available in this library. The webinar dates are listed below.
Monday, January 28, 2013
3:00 - 4:00pm Eastern
Dial-In (U.S. & Canada): 886-740-1260
Access Code: 4644622
Web Login: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/zubdggu5i1x
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
10:30 - 11:30am Eastern
Thursday, March 8, 2013
1:30 - 2:30pm Eastern
Friday, March 22, 2013
2:30 - 3:30pm Eastern
All convention submissions are made via NCA Submission Central. Below are other resources that you may find useful before and during the submission process:
• Professional Standards for Convention Participants
• General Convention Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• How to Submit using NCA Submission Central
• How to Prepare a Blind Copy for Submission
• How to Create a Successful Proposal
• List of NCA Units/Affiliates Accepting Convention Submissions
If your submission, or a submission on which you are a participant, is accepted for presentation congratulations and below you will find useful information to make your convention experience as successful as possible.
• How to Get Funding
• How to Make the Most of Your Presentation
• Responsibilities of Session Chairs and Respondents
• Scholar to Scholar Tips
• How to Create a Successful Scholar to Scholar Presentation
Below are the policies that govern a variety of aspects at the NCA convention.
• Audio Visual Policy
• Short Course and Preconference Policy
• Convention Session/Event Recording and Photography
| Convention Site Selection |
NCA convention sites are selected five to seven years in advance. To learn more about the convention site selection, visit the links below.
• NCA Statement on Convention Locations
• Site selection process
• Sample Convention Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Frequently Asked Questions about Selection Process
• Statement on Labor Disputes