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SUMMARY:NCA - CIDD Virtual Debate
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\nThe Committee for International Discussion and Debate (CIDD)\, in partnership with NCA\, presents an International Public Debate Demonstration on Jan. 16\, 2026 from 4–6pm EST. This debate will feature four teams of student debaters representing the U.S.\, Japan\, Slovenia\, and Tanzania. This fully online event highlights the power of dialogue across borders and the generative possibilities of deliberation in motion. \nModeled on British Parliamentary debate\, but adapted for the session’s interactive\, public-facing format\, the demonstration emphasizes stylistic diversity\, contrasting argument traditions\, and the rich communicative practices that emerge when students from different cultural\, linguistic\, and educational contexts engage one another. Though competitive in structure\, the event is friendly and celebratory\, focusing on the values of collaboration\, listening\, and global connection. \nThe event draws on NCA’s 2026 Convention theme of MOVE/MENTS as a condition of human experience in the 21st century that is capable of both bringing together and disrupting ideas\, technologies\, bodies\, disciplines\, and politics. Movement is critical to the meaning-making communication scholars and students bring across society\, cultures\, and fields. \n\nDescription\nResolved: Open borders significantly benefit a nation’s economy and society. \nThe chosen resolution for this version centers these questions directly: Do open borders benefit a nation’s economy and society? This debate invites participants to examine migration not as a crisis to be managed\, but as a communicative\, cultural\, and economic process that reshapes communities. It prompts reflection on how policies governing mobility affect human dignity\, labor flows\, identity formation\, and democratic participation. Moreover\, the international composition of the debate offers a rare opportunity to hear arguments rooted in diverse geopolitical positions—nations with different migration histories\, border politics\, demographic pressures\, and cultural perspectives. \n\nDebaters\nU.S. Debaters\n\nTyler Crivella – Tyler Crivella is the captain of the University of Texas @ Dallas’ Comet Speech team and assistant coach at Jordan High School. Tyler has championed multifaceted advocacy in National Forensics Association Lincoln-Douglas Debate; International Public Debate Association Debate; Extemporaneous\, Informative\, Impromptu\, and After-Dinner Speaking; and Dramatic and Prose Interpretation. \n\n\n\nMaria Manousakis – Maria Manousakis is a junior at the University of Utah studying Communication and an active member of the John R. Park Debate Society. She has competitive experience in National Parliamentary Debate Association Debate\, Policy Debate\, and several Individual Events\, bringing research-driven advocacy and public-focused communication to a wide range of issues. \n\n\nJapanese Debaters\n\nMs. Hitoha Negoro – Hitoha Negoro is a second-year undergraduate student in Civil Engineering (International Project Course) at the University of Tokyo. She has an extensive background in competitive debate\, having earned awards at both national and international tournaments since middle school. Beyond debate\, her academic and extracurricular work focuses on addressing complex global challenges including conflict and climate change through the integration of policy\, ethics\, and technology. She is honored to take part in this international exchange debate. \n\n\n\nMs. Aya Fujii – Aya Fujii majors in political science at Keio University. She has experience in both policy debate and parliamentary debate. She participates in national and international tournaments and has won prizes at several tournaments\, including the JPDU Autumn Tournament and Japan BP. She is fascinated by the joy of discovering new perspectives and meeting wonderful debaters from all over the world in every debate match. \n\n\nSlovenian Debaters\n\nLara Livakovič Kočevar – Lara Kočevar represented Slovenia at the World Schools Debating Championships for 3 consecutive years. After graduating high school\, she moved to the UK to study law at Durham University. She has judged and spoken at multiple international tournaments and is preparing to compete at the World University Debating Championships 2026 in Bulgaria. Besides still competing\, she also coaches students from her school in Slovenia. \n\n\n\nLina Fefer – Lina Fefer started debating in Slovenia\, where she was a member of the national team for two years. After graduating high school\, she moved to the Netherlands and is now a second-year Political Science student at the University of Amsterdam. She still debates actively and remains involved judging international tournaments and coaching Dutch students. \n\n\nTanzanian Debaters\n\nCareen Michael – Careen Michael is a passionate and accomplished debater with over two years of experience in competitive debating. Throughout her journey\, she has consistently excelled\, breaking into out-rounds at both local and international levels\, including semi-finals and quarter-finals in national and international competitions. Careen attends Tumaini University in Arusha. \n\n\nCallie Davis – Callie Davis is a dynamic public speaker\, dedicated debater\, and aspiring medical professional. Callie began her debating journey in high school\, competing in three major international tournaments. At the MNIV Debate Championship\, she faced nearly 11 African countries and earned the title of Best Potential Debater. Later\, she competed in the African Open Debate\, ranking among the Top 20 Speakers\, and at the TCRO Debate Competition\, their team won Best Team in the Local Division. As a future medical professional\, Callie intends to use her degree to help improve Tanzania’s health system while continuing to create content that inspires and empowers others.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-cidd-virtual-debate/
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SUMMARY:NCA 2026 Summer Programs: Call for Proposals Deadline
DESCRIPTION:THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS IS JANUARY 16.\n\n\nDoctoral Honors Seminar\nNCA’s Doctoral Honors Seminar\, under the auspices of NCA’s Research Council\, has a long-standing tradition of bringing together Communication doctoral students and several of the discipline’s distinguished scholars to discuss theory and research in the Communication arts/sciences. The seminar allows students to interact with and learn from senior scholars\, receive daily individualized coaching on research and dissertations\, and network with other doctoral students. Seminars are normally held annually at a selected host institution. About 30 doctoral students are chosen to participate based on submitted papers and advisor recommendations. Participants must be NCA members. Students must assume that they will pay for their own travel (including ground transportation) to the Seminar; all accommodations and other expenses should be provided by the host institution. (If not\, participants must be clearly informed\, well in advance\, about on-site expenses not provided by the host institution. \nRead The Full Call \n  \nInstitute for Faculty Development\nFormerly known unofficially as the “Hope Conference\,” the NCA Institute for Faculty Development is an event held each summer to help undergraduate faculty stay abreast of ongoing changes and issues in Communication theory and research. This five-day conference\, under the auspices of NCA’s Teaching & Learning Council\, offers participants an opportunity to network with fellow undergraduate scholar-teachers and learn from\, and with\, leading scholars in the field. The 2026 Institute will be virtual (subject to Legislative Assembly approval). \nOriginally aimed at attracting faculty from smaller colleges and universities\, the Institute has been hosted by Hope College (Holland\, MI)\, Randolph-Macon College (Ashland\, VA)\, and Denison Uni-versity (Granville\, OH)\, University of Nevada\, Reno (online)\, and Duquesne University (Pittsburgh and online). \nThe Institute is normally held annually at a selected host institution. Up to 60 participants are chosen through a competitive application process. All attendees must be NCA members. If held in person\, attendees must assume that they will pay for their travel to the Institute plus expenses not paid for by the host institution\, about which attendees will be informed. \nProposals are being accepted for hosting upcoming iterations of the NCA Institute for Faculty Development. Proposals for one-\, two-\, and three-year hosts are accepted and multi-year hosts are preferred. Hosts receive $16\,000 each host year to cover in-person event costs and up to $10\,000 each host year to cover virtual event costs (subject to Legislative Assembly approval); hosts must return any unused funds. Please see the “Event Description and Host Expectations” section for a general description of the Institute and other expectations of hosts. \nCALL IS CLOSED \nMid-Career Scholars’ Writing Retreat\nNCA’s Mid-Career Scholars’ Writing Retreat\, held under the auspices of the NCA’s Research Council\, provides the opportunity for intensive writing time for associate professors who want to finish an in-progress project that will get them promoted to full professor. Retreat participants have uninterrupted time to work towards the completion of scholarship and/or a creative project. The MCSWR is specifically targeted to faculty who have been Associate Professors for at least 5 years (that is\, tenured in 2020-21 or earlier). \nDuring the retreat\, participants have the opportunity to meet and consult with one or two (depending on participants’ number) facilitators/mentors\, who will provide general advice on scholarly productivity\, writing\, and career management. Participant applications will be strongly encouraged to reflect the diversity of scholarship and creative activity in the discipline. Applicants are not limited by area of inquiry\, topic\, method\, or affiliation (interest group\, division\, etc.). Because facilitators will focus on broad writing guidance and professional development\, it is not necessary that projects be related to facilitators’ own research foci. Participants are expected to present their projects on a panel at the 2027 NCA Convention. \nThe Retreat normally is held annually at a selected host institution. About 8-10 faculty members are chosen to participate based on submitted papers and plans. Faculty should assume that they will need to pay for their own travel to the Retreat; traditionally\, all accommodations and other expenses are provided by the host institution. \nIf not\, the host institution must notify participants well in advance. Proposals are being accepted for hosts for the 2026 MCSWR. Proposals are typically for one hosting year; however\, multi-year proposals will be considered. Hosts will receive a $10\,000 NCA grant (subject to Legislative Assembly approval) to cover event costs. \nRead The Full Call \n  \nTo apply or for questions about hosting the event\, please email the NCA Research Department.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-2026-summer-programs-call-for-proposals/
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SUMMARY:NCA Elections Period
DESCRIPTION:The NCA Nominating Committee and the Leadership Development Committee are pleased to share the slate of candidates for the 2025 NCA election (link to 2025 NCA Election: Second Vice President\, Legislative Assembly\, Leadership Development Committee\, and Nominating Committee Candidates – National Communication Association). This election is an important opportunity for members to help shape the direction of the Association by selecting its future leaders.\nMembers will vote to fill the following positions to begin their term in 2026:\n\n\nSecond Vice President\n\n\nAt-Large Representatives of the Legislative Assembly\n\n\nAt-Large Members of the Leadership Development Committee\n\n\nAt-Large Members of the Nominating Committee\n\n\nThe election will be open from December 2\, 2025\, at 9:00 a.m. PST Time through December 31\, 2025\, at 11:59 p.m. PST. All active individual members of the Association are encouraged to participate. Voting will take place through the NCA website.\n\nTo cast your vote\, log in to your NCA account. If you need assistance\, please contact nomination@natcom.org.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-elections-period/
CATEGORIES:NCA Sponsored Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251123T183000
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SUMMARY:NCA 2025 - 111th Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nation’s Premier Communication Gathering\nExperience the power of connection at the National Communication Association’s 111th Annual Convention\, November 20-23\, 2025\, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora\, Colorado. Under the inspiring theme “Communicate to Elevate\,” this landmark event brings together more than 4\,000 Communication professionals from across the nation for four days of cutting-edge research\, meaningful networking\, and professional growth. \n  \nWhat Awaits You\nUnparalleled Learning Opportunities Dive into the latest research\, theories\, and practices shaping the communication field through keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, workshops\, and paper sessions led by top scholars and industry professionals. \nMeaningful Connections Network with fellow communication professionals\, from emerging scholars to seasoned veterans\, in both formal sessions and relaxed social settings. Build relationships that extend far beyond the convention walls. \nProfessional Development Advance your career through specialized workshops\, mentorship opportunities\, and exposure to innovative approaches in communication studies\, research\, and practice. Embrace the convention theme “Communicate to Elevate” as you help others reach their potential while advancing your own growth in the communication discipline. \nWorld-Class Venue The convention will take place at the stunning Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center\, a premier destination that combines luxury accommodations with state-of-the-art meeting facilities. Located just minutes from Denver International Airport\, this impressive venue provides the perfect setting for both professional sessions and networking events. \nVibrant Location Explore Denver and Aurora\, where the Mile High City meets innovative local culture. From Denver’s thriving cultural scene to Aurora’s unique attractions like the Stanley Marketplace—a vibrant hub of 50+ independently owned Colorado businesses housed in a historic aviation facility—there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the stunning mountain views\, visit local breweries\, stroll the 8-mile Aurora Reservoir trail\, or discover the area’s rich history. The region provides the perfect backdrop for both professional engagement and personal enrichment. \n  \nWhy Attend?\nWith more than 100 years of experience working with thousands of members from academic departments all over the nation\, NCA’s Annual Convention represents the gold standard for communication scholarship and professional development. Whether you’re sharing your research\, seeking new collaborations\, or expanding your knowledge base\, this convention offers unmatched opportunities to engage with the communication community. \n  \nRegister today and become part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of communication.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/111-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
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SUMMARY:NCA 2025 – 111th Annual Convention Exhibit Hall and Registration Opens for on Preconference Day
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to engage\, learn\, and connect at the NCA Exhibit Hall! This is the perfect venue for communication professionals\, educators\, and students to come together and explore the latest in the field.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-2025-111th-annual-convention-exhibit-hall-and-registration-opens-for-on-preconference-day/
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SUMMARY:NCA Day of Service at 111th Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join us for community service supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver\, where children of all ages develop healthy habits for their minds and bodies. The Boys and Girls Clubs provide essential daily support including mental health resources\, nutritious meals and snacks\, and safe spaces for play and activity.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-day-of-service-at-111th-annual-convention/
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SUMMARY:NCA 2025 – 111th Annual Convention Preconference
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URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-2025-111th-annual-convention-preconference/
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SUMMARY:NCA VLO: Academic Freedom and a Commitment to IDEA
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, October 24\, 2025 \nTime: 10-11 a.m. EDT \nFormat: Virtual (Zoom) 
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-vlo-academic-freedom-and-a-commitment-to-idea/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Learning Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
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SUMMARY:NCA Public Program: Futures for Rhetoric and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Date | Friday\, October 17 \nTime | 2-4 p.m. EDT \nFormat: Virtual (Zoom) 
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-public-program-rhetoric-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Camp NCA
DESCRIPTION:The National Communication Association is pleased to offer Camp NCA! Camp NCA is a childcare option at the annual convention provided by KiddieCorp. It allows attendees to leave their children in a safe environment during the Convention while their guardians attend sessions. \n  \nWho\n\n6 months – 12 years.\n\n  \nWhat\nYour kids will love playing at Camp NCA — a safe\, nurturing environment. Children will have the opportunity to participate in: \n\nArts and crafts\nVariety of active games\nAdditional activities\n\n  \nMeals are not included\, but parents are encouraged to provide campers with meals before arrival or bring food during the day from an authorized Marriott on-site retailer. \n  \nKiddieCorp will not administer any medication. \n  \nWhen\n\nCamp NCA is open 7 a.m.–7 p.m.\, Thursday\, Nov. 20 – Saturday\, Nov. 22.\n\n  \nWhere\n\nGaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center\n700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd\, Aurora\, CO 80019\n\n  \nDaily Rates*\n\nFull Day: $150 (4.5 hours or more)\, per child\nHalf Day: $75 (4 hours or less)\, per child\n\n\nRegistration and Payment Deadline\nPre-register and make payment by October 15 to ensure your child has a space. Pre-registering will help KiddieCorp provide proper staffing and planning of age-appropriate activities. KiddieCorp will make every effort to accommodate on-site registrations; however\, there is no guarantee\, and it is not recommended. \n  \nA minimum of 10 children per day must be registered for the childcare program to run. \nRefer to the online registration site for additional information and refund policies. \n  \nQuestions?\nEmail info@kiddiecorp.com or call their office at 858-455-1718.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/camp-nca/
CATEGORIES:Convention Important Dates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
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SUMMARY:NCA VLO: Fall Virtual Healing Space
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025 \nTime: Noon-1:30 p.m. EDT \nFormat: Virtual (Zoom) 
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-vlo-fall-virtual-healing-space/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Learning Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20260403T202714
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE FOR REQUEST: Convention Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:The National Communication Association (NCA) is dedicated to ensuring a safe and accessible convention experience for all attendees. We collaborate closely with our convention venues and vendors to provide reasonable accommodations as needed. \nPlease click here to explore our accessibility options for the 111th Annual Convention.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/convention-accessibility/
CATEGORIES:Convention Important Dates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
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SUMMARY:NCA VLO: Publishing Your Book with a University Press
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, Sept. 26  \nTime: 2-3:30 p.m. EDT  \nFormat: Virtual (Zoom) 
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-vlo-publishing-your-book-with-a-university-press/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916
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SUMMARY:Meeting Space Requests for the 111th Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Request meeting or event space “In Conjunction With” (ICW) the NCA 2025 – 111th Annual Convention at Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center. \nPlease submit one application for each function planned on the same day. \n  \nImportant Information: \n\nSubmission Deadline: September 15\, 2025 (late requests considered if space available)\nSpace Assignment: First-come\, first-paid basis\nConfirmations: Begin September 30\, 2025\nNote: Submitting a request does not guarantee space availability\n\n  \nBefore submitting: Please review the complete guidelines and policies for detailed information about fees\, time restrictions\, and requirements. \n  \nQuestions? Contact convention@natcom.org
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/meeting-space-requests-for-the-111th-annual-convention/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTSTAMP:20260403T202714
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SUMMARY:NCA Public Program: Caring and Communicating: The Role of Family in Times of Need
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URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-public-program-caring-and-communicating-the-role-of-family-in-times-of-need/
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DESCRIPTION:Early Registration Closes at 11:59 pm EDT
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SUMMARY:NCA VLO: Breaking Down the NCA Budget: A Guide to Nonprofit Association Financial Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Time (EDT): 2-3 p.m. EDT \nDate: Friday\, August 29\, 2025 \nFormat: Virtual (Zoom) 
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-vlo-breaking-down-the-nca-budget-a-guide-to-nonprofit-association-financial-literacy/
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SUMMARY:NCA VLO: Research Cultivation Grant – Stories and Advice for First-Time Grant Recipients
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce the incredible lineup of speakers for our upcoming Virtual Learning Opportunity (VLO) on Friday\, July 25 at 10 a.m. EDT! This VLO will feature a roundtable interview with previous NCA Research Cultivation Grant recipients: 
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-vlo-research-cultivation-grant-stories-and-advice-for-first-time-grant-recipients/
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SUMMARY:Convention Registration and Housing Open
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SUMMARY:Decision Notifications Sent to Primary Submitters
DESCRIPTION:Today marks the official release of final status notifications for NCA convention abstract submissions. All primary submitters will receive their decision notifications and can now view their final status in Convention Central. \nFor Primary Submitters: \n\nCheck your email for your official decision notification\nLog into Convention Central and navigate to the Messages section to view your final status notification\n\nThe complete convention program will be released in late July to early August.
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SUMMARY:2025 Institute for Faculty Development hosted by Duquesne University
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 NCA Institute for Faculty Development (IFFD)\, formerly known as the “Hope Conference\,” will be held virtually (on Zoom) July 7-11\, organized and hosted by Duquesne University of Pittsburgh. The general purpose of the IFFD is to stay abreast of ongoing changes and issues in communication theory and research\, with an eye to enriching instructional insights and practices. This five-day conference offers participants an opportunity to network with fellow undergraduate scholar-teachers and learn from and with leading scholars in the field. \nPlanned workshop topics include communication technologies/creator economy; organizational communication/platformization; digital creator economy; Africana philosophy & rhetoric\, rhetorical theory & comparative intellectual history; research methods; impact of digital world on culture and labor\, and more. \nUp to 60 participants will be able to attend FREE on a first-come\, first-served basis. Attendees must be current NCA members. To register\, please complete the registration form. The application deadline will be 11:59 p.m.\, May 31. Application requirements and procedures will be announced soon. Questions regarding the IFFD may be directed to Dr. Janie Harden Fritz\, Dr. Katherine S. Thweatt\, or Ryan D’Souza. \n  \nREGISTER NOW\n  \n\n  \nMeet the Facilitators\n  \nNessa Keddo\nAssociate Professor in Media\, Diversity and Technology\nKing’s College London\nDr Nessa Keddo is an Associate Professor in Media\, Diversity and Technology in the Department of Culture\, Media and Creative Industries at King’s College London. Dr Keddo is Programme Director for MA Global Media Industries and the Department’s EDI Lead. She is a Co-Lead on Wellcome Trust funded project INKLUDE – a King’s wide project focused on embedding inclusive leadership across the College. Her research broadly addresses how the media industries are responding and adapting to socio-political discourses surrounding diversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI). More recently with the onset of digitization\, Dr Keddo explores how digital cultures\, datafication and AI is increasing inequities for marginalized practitioners in various job capacities. \nDr Keddo’s research is grounded in critical approaches to the embedding of diversity practices and discourse in the media industries\, specifically in advertising and marketing professions. More specifically\, her work interrogates how diversity is superficially adopted in many cases\, exploring whose voices are prioritized in organizational decision-making. More recently with the integration of automated praxis\, Dr Keddo’s work explores digital cultures\, automation\, and the affordances and challenges of digitized labor for marginalized practitioners and independent creators (Keddo\, 2024). Her work supports strategic direction for organizations mitigating diversity within their operations\, including how AI and data tools are transforming processes. She has published research exploring the experiences of Black and racialized workers\, including upcoming book “Race\, Racism and Diversity in the Cultural and Creative Industries” (Routledge\, 2025). In 2023/2024\, Dr Keddo was Co-Investigator of AHRC funded project “Transforming the Gap: Inclusive Digital Arts and Humanities Research Skills”\, which included a series of co-designed workshops with underrepresented researchers and practitioners for improving inclusive practices with digital tools. Dr Keddo has run several international events bringing policy makers\, academics and industry experts together to critically interrogate AI\, datafication and diversity practice across professional occupations. \n  \n  \nJess Maddox\nAssociate Professor\nUniversity of Alabama\nJessica Maddox (Ph.D.\, University of Georgia) is an Associate Professor of Digital Media at the University of Alabama. Her research focuses on content creators\, influencers\, and social media platforms\, and has been published in over a dozen top-tier peer-reviewed journals. She is the author of The Internet is for Cats: How Animal Images Shape our Digital Lives (Rutgers University Press\, 2023) and the author of the in-progress work\, Anatomy of an Internet Scandal: Content Creators and the Politics of Going Viral (forthcoming\, University of California Press). She has been featured in over two hundred news articles\, podcasts\, op-eds\, and more about social media phenomena. She has also consulted on social media child labor laws throughout the United States. \nMaddox is a scholar at the intersection of pop culture and labor on the internet. Her work in these areas is influenced by Media Studies\, Critical-Cultural Studies\, and mass communication more broadly. She thinks of social media as pop culture in Stuart Hall’s sense\, in that the relationship between social media users\, platform and the tech industry\, and creators and influencers are sites of social\, political\, and economic struggle. In-progress work in this area includes how the press upholds the tech industry’s pivot to AI as inevitable\, the politics of the moniker “influencer\,” and a digital ethnography of child influencer content. \n  \n  \nOmedi Ochieng\nAssociate Professor\nUniversity of Colorado Boulder\nOmedi Ochieng specializes in Africana philosophy & rhetoric\, rhetorical theory & criticism\, and radical theory. He is the author of two books: Groundwork for the Practice of the Good Life: Politics and Ethics at the Intersection of North Atlantic and African Philosophy (Routledge: 2017) and The Intellectual Imagination: Knowledge and Aesthetics in North Atlantic and African Philosophy (University of Notre Dame Press: 2018). Ochieng has been published in numerous journals\, including Philosophy & Rhetoric\, the Quarterly Journal of Speech\, Western Journal of Communication\, and Radical Philosophy. \nOchieng’s most recent work explores Black radical ideas on ecology. Specifically\, he argues that insurgencies are wellsprings of inventive ideas and practices about how to live in the era of climate collapse\, ascendant authoritarianism\, pandemics\, and global immiseration. The project’s stakes are twofold. First\, it seeks to unfold a politics\, ethics\, and culture adequate to the racial capitalocene. Second\, it aims at a thoroughgoing critique of rhetorical studies that issues in an intellectual commitment to a planetary and abolitionist imagination. \n  \n  \nJess Rauchberg\nAssistant Professor of Communication Technology\nSeton Hall University\nDr. Jess Rauchberg (Ph.D.\, McMaster) is an assistant professor of communication technologies at Seton Hall University\, where her scholarship is supported by a Microsoft Research grant. Rauchberg’s research and teaching broadly focuses on inequalities and visibility in the creator economy\, with attention to disability\, race\, and gender. She is a founding member of the Content Creator Scholars Network and a global member of the TikTok Cultures Research Network. This is her first time participating in the National Communication Association’s (U.S.) Institute for Faculty Development. \nRauchberg’s research centers the creator economy\, a large\, multi-platform global market consisting of workers who use digital platforms to share creative practices and sell products and ideas to audiences. Only in its second decade\, the creator economy is currently estimated to hold a 250 billion USD net worth. Notwithstanding\, the creator economy is also unregulated and shaped by economic precarity and offline oppression. Drawing from the tradition of feminist media studies\, Rauchberg’s work pays keen detail to the entwined relationships between ableism\, misogyny\, racism\, and classism in how they shape digital cultural production and the future of work. Using humanistic and critical qualitative methods\, she examines how (in)visibility\, credibility\, and authenticity frame marginalized creators and their labour. Her work appears in Q1 journals such as New Media & Society\, the Journal of Gender Studies\, and Feminist Media Studies\, among others. A public-facing scholar\, Rauchberg has written for The Conversation (Canada)\, and her expertise is quoted in over 25 media appearances\, including The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, Good Morning America\, PBS\, and BBC. She has previously facilitated pedagogical workshops on the creator economy and generative artificial intelligence for Microsoft Research. \n  \n  \nCheryll Ruth Soriano\nProfessor and Research Fellow\nDe La Salle University\, Philippines\nCheryll Ruth Soriano is a Professor and Research Fellow at De La Salle University. She is actively engaged in global\, regional\, and national research networks on platformization and digital labor. Her work explores how platforms are embedded within social\, technological\, and economic processes\, as well as how platformization shapes working conditions and labor organizing\, particularly in global majority contexts. Her recent publications examine how workers navigate platform capitalism—expressing agency\, resistance\, and solidaristic responses while engaging with community\, kinship relations\, and local power dynamics. Her current research investigates the intersections of labor platformization with finance and social platforms\, analyzing the cultural economies that both enable and are shaped by digital labor. \nCheryll is the Principal Investigator of Fairwork Philippines (2021–present) and a Partner-Investigator in the eight-country project Digital Transaction Platforms in Asia (2022–present). Beginning February 2025\, she leads an interdisciplinary action research project under FutureWORKSAsia on the intersections of platform labor and climate change in the Philippines. Her books are Philippine Digital Cultures: Brokerage Dynamics on YouTube (Amsterdam University Press\, with E. Cabalquinto) and Asian Perspectives on Digital Culture: Emerging Phenomena\, Enduring Concepts (Routledge\, with S.S. Lim). She is one of the founding editors of the journal Platforms & Society and the new book series Power Currents: Asian Media in the World (University of Pittsburgh Press). Cheryll serves on the Advisory Board of mediastudies.press and the Southeast Asia Center for Digital Tech and Society (SEADS). She is a member of the International Panel for the Information Environment and previously served as International Liaison for the International Communication Association’s Philosophy\, Theory\, and Critique Division. \n  \n  \nSarah J. Tracy\nSchool Director and Professor\nArizona State University Sarah J. Tracy is an organizational communication scholar and full professor in Arizona State University’s Hugh Downs School of Human Communication. Tracy earned a B.A. in 1993 from the University of Southern California\, and received her Master of Arts and Ph.D. degrees in communication from the University of Colorado at Boulder\, where she was advised by Stanley A. Deetz. While at Colorado\, she became a co-author with Deetz and Jennifer Lyn Simpson of the book Leading Organizations through Transition: Communication and Cultural Change (Sage Publications\, 1999). Her doctoral thesis on Emotional labor and correctional officers: A study of emotion norms\, performance and unintended consequences in a total institution (2000) won the National Communication Association’s Miller Dissertation Award. She joined the ASU faculty in 2000. Dr. Tracy’s communication scholarship examines emotion and identity within organizations\, with a focus on workplace bullying\, emotional labor\, occupational burnout\, and work-life balance. Through the use of qualitative research\, such as participant observation\, in-depth interviewing\, focus groups\, and discourse analysis\, her ethnographic studies investigate targets of workplace bullying\, male executives\, correctional officers\, 911 emergency call-takers\, public relations professionals\, and cruise ship activity coordinators. Tracy designs and conducts her research in an attempt to provide new information and knowledge that can potentially improve organizational environments and the everyday lives of men and women. (From Wikipedia)
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SUMMARY:NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar
DESCRIPTION:  \nDeadline for applications: Friday\, April 11\, 2025. Apply here\n  \nGeneral Information\nThe 2025 National Communication Association Doctoral Honors Seminar (DHS) will be hosted by the School of Communication Studies at the University of Tennessee. The DHS will take place June 17-20 in Knoxville\, Tennessee\, with participants traveling to TYS on June 17 and departing on June 20. Primary seminar programming will happen on June 18 and 19. This year’s DHS theme is\, “Hills\, Hollers\, and Rising Scholars: The Future of Communication Research.” \nThe seminar will offer mentors and students the exciting opportunity to engage in research development\, discuss professional development\, and have fun in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. \nThe Doctoral Honors Seminar brings together promising doctoral students and distinguished faculty members from across the discipline and around the nation to present work and discuss current topics in communication. For this year’s DHS\, we have organized mentors and invite participants to apply to one of three theoretically oriented mentoring seminar areas: (1) communication theory and research\, (2) media theory and research\, and (3) rhetorical and performance theory and research. We encourage prospective applicants to choose the seminar area with mentors they are most interested in working with during the DHS. The outstanding mentors for this DHS include: \n  \nCommunication Theory and Research \n\nAndrew High\, Pennsylvania State University\nTim Kuhn\, University of Colorado Boulder\nCharee Thompson\, University of Illinois\n\n  \nMedia Theory and Research\n\nJennifer Stevens Aubrey\, University of Arizona\nJulius Riles\, University of Missouri\nErich Sommerfeldt\, University of Minnesota\n\n  \nRhetorical and Performance Theory and Research\n\nJeff Bennett\, Vanderbilt University\nOmedi Ochieng\, University of Colorado Boulder\nKimberlee Pérez\, University of Massachusetts Amherst\n\n  \nApplication Details\nApplications are due Friday\, April 11\, and must include all materials as a SINGLE PDF file\, which can be uploaded when applicants complete the online form: \n\nA three-page application narrative (single-spaced\, size 12 type\, 1” margins)\, that includes (a) a personal research statement\, (b) an extended abstract for a research project (which could be your dissertation) for which you want to receive mentorship on during the DHS\, and (c) what you hope to accomplish and take away from the DHS. Each of these components should be no longer than one single-spaced page. More specifically:\n\n\n\nPersonal research statement. This statement will be unique to you\, but should discuss some or all of the following topics (but need not be limited to just these topics): (i) your research background\, (ii) current research program/interests\, (iii) future research plans/career goals\, (iv) motivations for your research interests\, (v) challenges you’ve faced as a researcher\, etc. The goal of this statement is to provide mentors some background information on you and your interests.\nExtended abstract. One of the central purposes of the DHS is to provide research mentoring to students. Students will have the opportunity to receive mentorship on any project of interest\, which could include but is not limited to dissertation-related work. For this one-page section of the application narrative\, please provide an extended abstract that provides sufficient project background and information about plans to engage with the project to provide a clear overview of the research you want to work with the mentors on during the DHS.\nDHS expectations. For the final page of the application narrative\, we ask applicants explain what they hope to get out of the DHS in terms of mentorship and professional development. This information allows mentors to better prepare for the DHS and allows the planning department to tweak activities based on the interests and expectations of applicants.\n\n\n\n\nA current CV.\nA brief\, no more than one page\, letter of support from your doctoral advisor.\n\n  \nApplicants will be notified of their acceptance near the end of April. Selected applicants will be asked to provide an additional 5-10 page document detailing more information about the project described in the extended abstract. \n  \nInformation on travel\, lodging\, and meals\nMentors will work with members of the hosting department’s planning committee to select up to 10 applicants for each of the three seminar areas. Applicants accepted to the DHS will receive hotel accommodations and all meals covered during the DHS in Knoxville. Any transportation costs for events during the DHS will also be covered. Other incurred travel costs unrelated to housing accommodations and meals will not be reimbursed. \n  \nQuestions regarding the DHS can be directed to the Knoxville planning chair\, Dr. Jenny Crowley (jcrowle3@utk.edu).
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SUMMARY:NCA Interest Groups Awards: Call for 2025 Submissions Deadline
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SUMMARY:NCA National Awards: Call for 2025 Submissions Deadline
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SUMMARY:Convention Call for Submissions Open
DESCRIPTION:Submission Deadline: March 31\, 11:59 PM ET\n  \nWhy Submit to the Annual Convention?\nSubmitting a proposal to the National Communication Association annual convention can be beneficial for several reasons. \n\nPresenting at the convention allows you to share your research\, ideas\, and expertise with a wide audience of communication scholars and professionals.\nIt provides an opportunity to receive valuable feedback\, engage in scholarly discussions\, and network with others in the field.\nPresenting at such a prestigious event can enhance your professional reputation and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within the field of communication.
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SUMMARY:2025 NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar
DESCRIPTION:  \nCall for Host Proposals \n2025 NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar\nNCA’s Doctoral Honors Seminar\, under the auspices of NCA’s Research Council\, has a long-standing tradition of bringing together Communication doctoral students and several of the discipline’s distinguished scholars to discuss theory and research in the Communication arts/sciences. The seminar allows students to interact with and learn from senior scholars\, receive daily individualized coaching on research and dissertations\, and network with other doctoral students. Seminars are normally held annually at a selected host institution. About 30 doctoral students are chosen to participate based on submitted papers and advisor recommendations. Participants must be NCA members. Students must assume that they will pay for their own travel (including ground transportation) to the Seminar; all accommodations and other expenses should be provided by the host institution. \nProposals are being accepted for a host institution for the 2025 DHS. Hosts typically do it once; however\, repeat and multi-year proposals are considered. Hosts receive a $22\,000 NCA grant (subject to Legislative Assembly approval) to cover event costs; hosts must return any unused funds. \n  \nProposal Components\nInstitutions interested in hosting the NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar must complete a proposal for the NCA-DHS Review Committee. Proposal deadlines are at the end of this document. Proposals must contain:  \n\nA cover letter with the name of the college/university\, name of proposal submitter\, and contact information for submitter. \nA narrative of no more than 5 pages that addresses the following: \n\nRationale\, aligned with NCA’s strategic plan\, for hosting the NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar.\nResources currently available for hosting the NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar (e.g.\, campus housing\, cafeteria/nearby dining options\, transportation between housing\, sessions\, and meals if necessary\, staff availability). \nTentative list of topics (inc. learning outcomes) to be covered by session facilitators\, including learning outcomes. Facilitators’ presentations should be IDEA-informed and consistent with NCA’s strategic plan.\nTentative list of 20 diverse possible session facilitators (generally\, nine will be chosen) with affiliations and email addresses. \nPrincipal organizer and abbreviated CV that includes affiliation\, phone number\, and email address. \nList of any co-organizers and/or key staff involved in the planning\, organization\, or management of the event\, along with their roles in the event\, affiliations\, phone numbers\, and email addresses. \nExpected number of participants. \nMarketing plan (website\, flyers\, emails\, targeted messaging\, etc.) with deadlines\, ensuring that an optimally diverse audience is reached with Seminar information. \nPlan for developing a registration site and promotion of registration with deadlines. \n\n\nA detailed budget explaining how NCA funds will be used\, any participant costs expected (other than transportation)\, and any matching funds available (if applicable).\n\nCriteria by which CFPs will be evaluated:\n\nCompleteness of proposal\nRealistic numbers for participants\, revenues\, and expenses; likelihood that the event will break even or lose as little money as possible\nAlignment with NCA strategic plan\nIDEA-orientation (see IDEA Task Force report and IDEA strategic plan)\nExtent to which plan executes/achieves the goals of the event\, including having enough volunteers from on- and off-campus to achieve all goals\nExtent to which proposal balances keeping successful elements of past years’ summer program with eliminating elements that didn’t work and trying new approaches (incremental improvement\, not innovation for its own sake)\nStrength of marketing plan\, including evidence that it can be executed\nExtra consideration: proposals to host the event twice or even three times\n\nEvent Description and Host Expectations\nThe NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar is typically formatted as a three-day event\, with sessions beginning on Wednesday and ending on Friday. (To accommodate attendees on either the semester system or quarter system\, the Seminar cannot start before Mon-day\, June 16\, 2025; must finish by Aug. 1\, 2025; and cannot overlap with any other NCA event.) Some previous hosts have chosen to open check-in and hold an Opening Session on Tuesday evening. Wednesday through Friday\, participants are expected to attend sessions—a mixture of breakout sessions with cohort mentors (such as social science; cultural/critical; rhetoric; history; law; performance) and plenary sessions for all attendees. Mentoring sessions have lasted 2-2½ hours each—one morning\, one after-noon—but attendees suggest longer ones. Breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, and breaks should be planned for the group\, and optional social events may be held in evenings. \nHosts will need to engage with the NCA National Office and NCA Research Council throughout the planning process. Processes/expectations are explained in detail during a host-NCA planning meeting. Host expectations include\, but are not limited to\, the following plan and follow-up steps: \n\nLocating on-campus or off-campus housing for the event. \nCreating a meal plan for the duration of the event (to include breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, and snacks). \nUsing a new or existing university account for the event’s income and expenses.\nIdentifying plenary topics and diverse speakers and faculty mentors (usually nine)\, consistent with NCA’s IDEA goals and strategic plan. \nCreating an event program to further learning outcomes and deliverables.\nIDEA-oriented marketing/promotion\, in collaboration with NCA National Office.\nDeveloping a registration site and check-in procedures. \nProviding the names\, current addresses\, email addresses\, phone numbers\, and W-9 forms (if applicable) to NCA for payment of faculty mentors.\nDesigning\, disseminating\, and analyzing a participant feedback survey.\nProviding a final report within two weeks of the event’s close that lists the names\, locations\, and affiliations of participants; goals\, objectives\, and tactics; outcomes; opportunities for improvement; feedback survey results; and final budget figures.\n\n*The NCA National Office follows up with participants over subsequent years after the Seminar regarding its benefits and results.* \n  \nProposal Deadlines\nNCA will accept proposals for one-\, two-\, and three-year hosts. Proposals deadlines are: \n\nFor hosting the Summer 2025 Doctoral Honors Seminar: October 31\, 2024\nFor hosting the Summer 2026 Doctoral Honors Seminar: September 30\, 2025\nFor hosting the Summer 2027 Doctoral Honors Seminar: September 30\, 2026\n\n*Applicants wishing to submit a multi-year funding proposal need to submit only one proposal.* \n  \nContact Information\nTo submit an application to host NCA’s Doctoral Honors Seminar\, or for questions about hosting the event\, please email Dr. Dane S. Claussen\, NCA Director of Research\, Publications\, and Professional Advancement at: dclaussen@natcom.org.
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SUMMARY:2025 NCA Institute for Faculty Development
DESCRIPTION:Call for Host Proposals \nThe 2025 NCA Institute for Faculty Development\nFormerly known unofficially as the “Hope Conference\,” the NCA Institute for Faculty Development is an event held each summer to help undergraduate faculty stay abreast of ongoing changes and issues in Communication theory and research. This five-day conference offers participants an opportunity to network with fellow undergraduate scholar-teachers and learn from\, and with\, leading scholars in the field. The 2025 Institute will be virtual (subject to Legislative Assembly approval).  \nOriginally aimed at attracting faculty from smaller colleges and universities\, the Institute has been hosted by Hope College (Holland\, MI)\, Randolph-Macon College (Ashland\, VA)\, and Denison University (Granville\, OH)\, University of Nevada\, Reno (online)\, and Duquesne University (Pittsburgh).  \nThe Institute is normally held annually at a selected host institution. Up to 60 participants are chosen through a competitive application process. All attendees must be NCA members. If held in-person\, attendees must assume that they will pay for their travel to the Institute plus expenses not paid for by the host institution\, about which attendees will be informed.  \nProposals are being accepted for hosting upcoming iterations of the NCA Institute for Faculty Development. Proposals for one-\, two-\, and three-year hosts are accepted and multi-year hosts are preferred. Hosts receive $16\,500 each host year to cover in-person event costs and up to $5\,000 each host year to cover virtual event costs (subject to Legislative Assembly approval); hosts must return any unused funds. Please see the “Event Description and Host Expectations” section for a general description of the Institute and other expectations of hosts. \n  \nProposal Components\nInstitutions interested in hosting the NCA Institute for Faculty Development should complete a proposal for review by the NCA-IFD Review Committee. Proposal deadlines can be found at the end of this document. Proposals should contain the following:  \n\nA cover letter with the name of the college/university\, name of proposal submitter\, and contact information for submitter. \nA narrative of no more than 5 pages that addresses the following: \n\nRationale\, aligned with NCA’s strategic plan\, for hosting the NCA Institute for Faculty Development.\nResources currently available for hosting the NCA Institute for Faculty Development (e.g.\, virtual conference proposals should focus on technology and staff availability; in-person proposals on: campus housing\, cafeteria/nearby dining options\, transportation between housing\, sessions\, and meals if necessary\, staff availability). \nTentative list of topics (inc. learning outcomes) to be covered by session facilitators\, including IDEA topics. Topics should be aligned with NCA’s strategic plan.\nTentative list of 20 diverse possible session facilitators with affiliations and email addresses. \nPrincipal organizer and abbreviated CV that includes affiliation\, phone number\, and email address. \nList of any co-organizers and/or key staff involved in the planning\, organization\, or management of the event\, along with their roles in the event\, affiliations\, phone numbers\, and email addresses. \nExpected number of participants. \nMarketing plan (website\, flyers\, emails\, targeted messaging\, etc.) with deadlines\, ensuring that an optimally diverse audience is reached with Institute information. \nPlan for developing a registration site and promotion of registration with deadlines. \n\n\nA detailed budget explaining how NCA funds will be used\, any participant costs expected (registration fee\, lodging\, meals\, etc.)\, and any matching funds available (if applicable).\n\n \nEvent Description and Host Expectations\nThe NCA Institute for Faculty Development is typically formatted as a five-day event\, with sessions beginning on Monday and ending on Friday. (To accommodate attendees on either the semester system or quarter system\, the Institute cannot start before Monday\, June 16\, 2025; must finish by Aug. 1\, 2025; and cannot overlap with any other NCA event.) Some previous hosts chose to open check-in and hold an opening session on Sunday evening. Monday through Friday\, participants are expected to attend sessions. Typically six sessions are held over three time periods\, meaning two sessions are always held concurrently. Sessions last between 2 and 3 hours each\, and usually occur during the following times: 9 am – 11 am; 1 pm – 3 pm\, and 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Some previous hosts began each morning with a breakfast lecture from a facilitator. Participants choose to attend two offered seminars\, based on their topic preferences. Traditionally\, the Institute has a “Scholar-in-Residence\,” a faculty member who meets with participants in a mentoring/coaching role but who does not facilitate a session. The “Scholar-in-Residence” should be accessible throughout the day while also making time for scheduled meetings if participants request meetings. Breakfast and lunch should be planned as a group and dinners and/or social events may be built into the evenings.  \nIt is expected that hosts will be engaged with their NCA liaison throughout the planning process. Processes and expectations will be explained in further detail during a planning meeting between the host and NCA liaison. Host expectations include\, but are not limited to\, the following Plan and follow-up steps: \n\nLocating on-campus or off-campus housing for the event\, if held in-person.\nCreating a meal plan for the duration of the event (to include breakfast\, lunch\, and snacks)\, if held in-person.\nUsing a new or existing university account for the event’s income and expenses.\nIdentifying seminar topics\, diverse faculty facilitators\, and the Scholar in Residence\, consistent with NCA’s IDEA goals and strategic plan. \nCreating an event program executing topics list and realizing learning outcomes.\nIDEA-oriented marketing/promotion\, in collaboration with NCA National Office.\nDeveloping a registration site and check-in procedures. \nProviding the names\, current addresses\, email addresses\, phone numbers\, and W-9 forms (if applicable) to NCA for payment of facilitators and Scholar-in-Residence.\nDesigning\, disseminating\, and analyzing a participant feedback survey.\nProviding a final report within two weeks of the event’s close that lists the names\, locations\, and affiliations of participants; goals\, objectives\, and tactics; outcomes; opportunities for improvement; feedback survey results; and final budget figures.\n\n*The NCA National Office also will follow-up with participants over subsequent years after the Institute regarding its benefits and results.* \n  \nProposal Deadlines\nNCA will accept proposals for one-\, two-\, and three-year hosts. Proposals deadlines are: \n\nFor hosting the Summer 2025 Institute for Faculty Development: October 31\, 2024\nFor hosting the Summer 2026 Institute for Faculty Development: September 30\, 2025\nFor hosting the Summer 2027 Institute for Faculty Development: September 30\, 2026\n\n*Applicants wishing to submit a multi-year funding proposal need to submit only one proposal.* \n  \nContact Information\nTo submit an application to host NCA’s Institute for Faculty Development\, or for questions about hosting the event\, please email Dr. Dane S. Claussen\, NCA Director of Research\, Publications\, and Professional Advancement at: dclaussen@natcom.org.
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