Preconferences

The purpose of a Preconference is to provide a forum for scholars and educators to meet together to discuss topics related to research, instruction or applications of communication scholarship.  Preconference attendees meet the day before the full convention program begins, Wednesday, November 20, 2013, which allows extended time to explore topics, issues, themes, research, or pedagogy related to human communication. The convention theme, Connections, encourages NCA members to make connections in order to explore areas of mutual interest.

Preconferences explore an applied research theme, topic, or methodological approach; or an applied pedagogical issue related to teaching, classroom management, and/or course construction. Preconferences are a half-day or a day-long session held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Registration is open to all attendees and there is an additional registration fee for Preconferences.

All submissions must be made via NCA Submission Central. Emailed or mailed submissions will not be accepted. Submitters should select “Panel Discussion” as their submission type in NCA Submission Central. Submissions must include, as an uploaded file, a proposed schedule of events/activities with specific time-lines, especially the beginning and ending times uploaded as a supporting document.

Preconference presenters must provide and transport their own printed materials for the conference. Preconference presenters may apply for up to $50 per Preconference reimbursement to cover material costs.

All submitters are encouraged to review the Professional Standards for Convention Participants prior to submission.  Helpful resources, including live and recorded step-by-step instructions on how to submit, are available in the Convention Resource Library.

Click here to go to NCA Submission Central to make your submission.

If you have any questions on the content of proposals, please contact Teresa Bergman, University of the Pacific, tbergman@pacific.edu.