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SUMMARY:2023 Leadership Development Committee Call - DEADLINE EXTENDED
DESCRIPTION:NCA Governance and Award Committee Members Call\nNCA seeks members to serve on a variety of governance and award selection committees. All nominations are reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments. Nominations from traditionally under-represented groups are especially encouraged as the Leadership Development Committee considers seriously NCA’s diversity and inclusion goals when identifying potential members. Self-nominations are welcome. All nominees must be current NCA members. \nRequired Nomination Materials \nNEW for 2023!!!! – All materials must be submitted via an online portal. Login using your NCA membership account. Nominees wishing to be considered for a leadership position with NCA must submit the following materials: \n\nA one-page cover letter summarizing experience and willingness to:\n\nCollaborate.\nThink comprehensively.\nLearn about and support NCA’s vision and mission.\nAdhere to confidentiality.\nSupport NCA’s commitment to inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and access.\n\n\nCurriculum vitae.\nA one-page letter of recommendation from someone at the member’s institution\, department\, or a person familiar with the member’s qualifications specific to the position. Letters of recommendation will be completed via the online portal. The submitter of the nomination will have the opportunity to provide recommender contact information in the nomination portal. (Optional)\n\nThe deadline to submit materials is Materials.  \nFinal appointment decisions are made by the Legislative Assembly in November. All nominees will be notified in early December. \nTo learn more about specific opportunities to serve our discipline\, please click on the link below. \nNominate Now! \n\n\nGovernance\, Council and Standing Committee Positions\n\nLegislative Assembly\n\nTwo LA Director positions to serve three-year terms starting January 2024. \nThe Legislative Assembly (LA) is composed of approximately 180 members consisting of representatives of NCA’s 65 interest groups\, the NCA Executive Committee\, three members each of the four Regional Associations\, one member of the National States Advisory Council and the Association of Communication Administration\, nine at-large directors\, and six directors appointed by the LA. The chair of the 2024 LA is incoming President Marnel Niles Goins.  \nThe LA serves a key liaison function between the leadership and the broader membership. The strength of the Association relies in significant part on informed responses to the questions that come before the Legislative Assembly. The business at the LA meetings is legally governed by the NCA bylaws\, and decisions are guided by the Association’s strategic plan. The Legislative Assembly shall exercise fiduciary responsibility over the affairs of NCA and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and policymaking of the Association (Bylaws Article III\, Section 3).  \nExpectations: \n	The LA meets each year in tandem with NCA’s annual convention and is the principal policy making body of the Association. There is typically an afternoon session the Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. before the convention\, as well as a morning session from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday. NCA will provide lunch during the Wednesday session and breakfast at the Saturday session. LA members will receive materials at least two weeks prior to the Wednesday session. Members are expected to review and be familiar with all materials prior to the Wednesday session.  \nAdditionally\, the LA votes electronically in the Spring to approve Journal Editors for a three-year term.  \nGeneral duties and responsibilities for members of the Legislative Assembly include: attending the Legislative Assembly meetings held during the Annual Convention and reviewing\, deliberating\, and voting in respect to Association matters as brought forth to the Legislative Assembly. \nOfficers\, directors\, trustees\, key employees\, substantial contributors or employees thereof\, and grant selection committee members are not eligible to receive grants from NCA. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees can be at any stage of their professional career. LA Directors are appointed to address emerging interests and critical problems within the membership and to achieve a balanced representation of teaching levels\, ethnic and minority group interests\, sex\, age\, and academic status. Preference for LA Director positions will be given to those who fulfill NCA’s mission towards IDEA initiatives.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other LA members while discussing various issues during sessions\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current issues within the field of Communication\nAn understanding of\, or willingness to learn LA responsibilities and the mission of NCA\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required \n\nNCA supports inclusivity\, diversity\, equity\, and access among all volunteer leadership positions. NCA’s IDEA strategic plan is taken under consideration during all discussions.  \nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13. \n	  \n\nNominating Committee\n\nOne Member appointed by the Legislative Assembly to serve a one-year term as chair starting January 2024. \nOne At-Large Member position appointed by the Legislative Assembly to serve a one-year term starting January 2024. \nAt least four but up to eight At-Large Members selected by the Leadership Development Committee and approved by the Legislative Assembly to be placed on the Association’s general election ballot in December 2023\, where four will be elected to serve a one-year term starting in January 2024.  \nThe Nominating Committee is responsible for preparing a slate for the election of the Second Vice President\, the At-Large Directors of the Legislative Assembly\, and the At-Large Members of the Leadership Development Committee.  \nExpectations: \n	The Nominating Committee is tasked with recruiting potential nominees as well as reviewing and narrowing the slate of nominees who will appear on the general ballot. The committee meets two or three times a year virtually to discuss possible candidates and determine the slate that will be presented to the membership in December. The first meeting takes place in the Spring roughly in March or April; the second meeting is in the Summer usually in July; the third meeting is in the Fall in August or September to finalize the slate for the December election. Committee member workload is two-four hours a month from March – September.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees for chair should be members of the association with a long history of service to NCA. Nominees for At-Large positions can be at any stage of their professional lives.   \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other Nominating Committee members while discussing possible nominees\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current issues within the field of Communication\nAn understanding of\, or willingness to learn about the mission of NCA\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required \n\nNCA supports inclusivity\, diversity\, equity\, and access among all volunteer leadership positions. NCA’s IDEA strategic plan is taken under consideration during all discussions.  \nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nFinance Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term (third year as committee chair) starting January 2024.  \nThe Finance Committee is responsible for providing guidance and information to the Legislative Assembly on the financial affairs of the Association and shall have such other responsibilities as are established by the Legislative Assembly or Executive Committee of the Legislative Assembly. \nExpectations: \n	In addition to meeting the responsibilities of the Finance Committee\, members serve on the Legislative Assembly and its Executive Committee (with voting rights on both bodies). As members of the Executive Committee\, Finance Committee members are expected to attend two meetings in the Washington\, DC area each year in January and August. Finance Committee members arrive a day early in August to discuss the proposed budget for the following year with the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer.  \nThe Finance Committee also meets in November during the annual convention for an Executive Committee meeting the Wednesday morning of convention and the Legislative Assembly meeting sessions on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning. Convention travel and food expenses are NOT covered. The Finance Committee Chair is expected to present the proposed budget to the Legislative Assembly at its Wednesday meeting.   \nThe Finance Committee participates in a scheduled Executive Committee virtual meeting in June as well as email and virtually throughout the year. Finance Committee members fulfill all standard responsibilities of non-profit Board members. All new EC members are expected to attend an EC orientation virtually before the February leadership retreat.   \nFinancial Considerations: \n	NCA pays all expenses for in-person Executive Committee meetings in February and August including airfare or car mileage\, hotel\, taxis or Uber/Lyft. Meals not provided by NCA are reimbursed per NCA’s per diem policy.  \nQualifications: \n	Given the complexity of the work on which the Finance Committee focuses\, the committee is committed to having members with demonstrated financial experience. The committee is committed to diversity of experience and wants to ensure people at all career stages have an opportunity to participate in the association at this level. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other Finance Committee members and Executive Committee members while discussing possible proposals and discussion items pertinent to NCA\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current issues within the field of Communication\nAn understanding of\, or willingness to learn the mission of NCA\, its bylaws\, policy manuals and fiduciary responsibilities \nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required \n\nNCA supports inclusivity\, diversity\, equity\, and access among all volunteer leadership positions. NCA’s IDEA strategic plan is taken under consideration during all discussions.  \nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nIDEA Council Chair-Elect\n\nOne year as chair-elect beginning in January 2024\, followed by a three-year term as chair beginning in January 2025.  \nThe IDEA Council is responsible for monitoring and making recommendations to enhance the diversity of the Association. The council works to address issues of diversity and nondiscrimination by\, among other things\, promoting the interests of the NCA Policy on Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination and the NCA Statement on Diversity\, and coordinating the NCA Caucus Student Travel Grant. \nExpectations:  \nThe chair works closely with the assigned NCA staff liaison. Continual engagement with the council and staff liaison is expected\, with each keeping the other apprised of emerging issues to ensure smooth council operations. It is expected that the chair will consult with the liaison on agenda items\, including the development of new proposals and ideas\, in advance of meetings\, and provide copies of all agendas\, minutes\, proposals\, and other pertinent documents. \nIn addition to meeting the responsibilities of the council\, the chair serves on the Legislative Assembly and its Executive Committee (with voting rights on both bodies). As a member of the Executive Committee\, the chair is expected to attend two meetings in the Washington\, DC area each year in January and August. \nThe chair also meets for an Executive Committee meeting in November on the Wednesday morning of convention and the Legislative Assembly meeting sessions on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning. Convention travel and food expenses are NOT covered. The chair is expected to present a report that review council activities during each Executive Committee meeting and to the Legislative Assembly at its Wednesday session. \nThe chair participates in a scheduled Executive Committee virtual meeting in June as well as monthly discussions virtually and email throughout the year. The chair fulfills all standard responsibilities of non-profit Board members\, which includes an EC orientation virtually before the February leadership retreat.  \nFinancial Considerations:  \nNCA pays all expenses for in-person Executive Committee meetings in February and August including airfare or car mileage\, hotel\, taxis or Uber/Lyft. Meals not provided by NCA are reimbursed per NCA’s per diem policy. \nQualifications: \nThe chair of the IDEA Council should be someone with extensive knowledge in issues of inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and access either through campus work or professional IDEA development. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess: \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other council members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current NCA and institutional IDEA issues.\nAn understanding of the mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required.\n\nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	TBD \nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nMentorship and Leadership Council Chair\n\nOne position for a two-year term starting in January 2024 as Chair. \nThe Mentorship and Leadership Council Chair works with the newly formed council to establish goals and objectives with deliverable outcomes that moves NCA’s Strategic Plan forward. The chair will consult with the Executive Committee and Executive Director to recommend and implement suggestions from the NCA Task Force on Mentorship report completed in 2020.  \nExpectations: \n	Council members meet in-person twice each year\, once near Washington\, DC in February (travel expenses covered by NCA) and once during the NCA Annual Convention. Throughout the year\, the council may convene virtually and communicate through email. Members are expected to review and be familiar with all materials sent prior to their meetings.  \nThe chair works closely with the assigned NCA council staff liaison. Continual engagement with the staff liaison is expected\, with each keeping the other apprised of emerging issues to ensure smooth council operations. It is expected that the chair will consult with the liaison on agenda items\, including the development of new proposals and ideas\, in advance of meetings\, and provide copies of all agendas\, minutes\, proposals\, and other pertinent documents. \nIn addition to meeting the responsibilities of the council\, the chair serves on the Legislative Assembly and its Executive Committee (with voting rights on both bodies). As a member of the Executive Committee\, the chair is expected to attend two meetings in the Washington\, DC area each year in January and August.  \nThe chair also meets for an Executive Committee meeting in November on the Wednesday morning of convention and the Legislative Assembly meeting sessions on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning. Convention travel and food expenses are NOT covered. The chair is expected to present a report that review council activities from the previous year to the Legislative Assembly at its Wednesday meeting.   \nThe chair participates in a scheduled Executive Committee virtual meeting in June as well as email and virtually throughout the year. The chair fulfills all standard responsibilities of non-profit Board members\, which includes an EC orientation virtually before the February leadership retreat.   \nFinancial Considerations: \n	NCA pays all expenses for in-person Executive Committee meetings in February and August including airfare or car mileage\, hotel\, taxis or Uber/Lyft. Meals not provided by NCA are reimbursed per NCA’s per diem policy.  \nQualifications: \n	The chair of the Mentorship and Leadership Council should be someone with extensive knowledge of mentorship from campus/department experiences as well as a proven service/leadership record from NCA councils/committee/interest groups. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n	A willingness to collaborate with other LMC members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year The ability to think comprehensively about building mentorship opportunities within the Association. An understanding of the mission of NCA. The willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association \n  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Director of Academic and Professional Affairs.  \nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13. \n  \n\nMentorship and Leadership Council \n\nTwo positions for three-year terms starting January 2024. \nThe Mentorship and Leadership Council was established in 2021 by the Legislative Assembly to help create innovative ideas and research best practices in mentoring within NCA. Council members work with the chair to establish goals and objectives with deliverable outcomes that moves NCA’s Strategic Plan forward.  \nExpectations: \n	Council members meet in-person twice each year\, once near Washington\, DC in January (travel expenses covered by NCA) and once during the NCA Annual Convention. Throughout the year\, the council may convene virtually and communicate through email.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews proposals electronically throughout the year for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	As the Mentorship and Leadership Council is committed to diversity of experience\, the Council typically includes representatives from the broad range of research methodologies in the Communication discipline. Council members should also have a strong record of mentorship within their institution/community and demonstrate ongoing NCA leadership. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other Council members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about mentorship and leadership across various methodologies. \nAn understanding of the mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required.\n\nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Shari Miles-Cohen\, NCA Executive Director \nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13. \n\nPublications Council Chair-Elect\n\nOne year as chair-elect beginning in January 2024\, followed by a three-year term as chair beginning in January 2025. \nThe Publications Council Chair is responsible for supporting the Association’s publishing program\, including recommending editors to the Legislative Assembly for the Association’s Journals and filling Journal editor vacancies as necessary. \nExpectations: \n	The chair works closely with the assigned NCA council staff liaison. Continual engagement with the staff liaison is expected\, with each keeping the other apprised of emerging issues to ensure smooth council operations. It is expected that the chair will consult with the liaison on agenda items\, including the development of new proposals and ideas\, in advance of meetings\, and provide copies of all agendas\, minutes\, proposals\, and other pertinent documents. \nIn addition to meeting the responsibilities of the council\, the chair serves on the Legislative Assembly and its Executive Committee (with voting rights on both bodies). As a member of the Executive Committee\, the chair is expected to attend two meetings in the Washington\, DC area each year in January and August.  \nThe chair also meets for an Executive Committee meeting in November on the Wednesday morning of convention and the Legislative Assembly meeting sessions on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning. Convention travel and food expenses are NOT covered. The chair is expected to present a report that review council activities from the previous year to the Legislative Assembly at its Wednesday meeting.   \nThe chair participates in a scheduled Executive Committee virtual meeting in June as well as monthly discussions virtually and email throughout the year. The chair fulfills all standard responsibilities of non-profit Board members\, which includes an EC orientation virtually before the February leadership retreat.   \nFinancial Considerations: \n	NCA pays all expenses for in-person Executive Committee meetings in February and August including airfare or car mileage\, hotel\, taxis or Uber/Lyft. Meals not provided by NCA are reimbursed per NCA’s per diem policy.  \nQualifications: \n	The chair of the Teaching and Learning Council should be someone with extensive knowledge in research in teaching and learning\, learner-centered pedagogy\, a strong record of teaching\, and active involvement in NCA.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other council members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current Communication publishing issues. \nAn understanding of the mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Dane S. Claussen\, Director of Research\, Publications\, and Professional Advancement \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nPublications Council\n\nTwo positions for three-year terms starting January 2024.\n	 \n	The NCA Publications Council is responsible for supporting the Association’s publishing program\, including recommending editors to the Legislative Assembly for the Association’s journals and filling journal editor vacancies as necessary. \nExpectations: \n	Council members meet in-person twice each year\, once near Washington\, DC in January (travel expenses covered by NCA) and once during the NCA Annual Convention. Throughout the year\, the council may convene virtually and communicate through email. Members are expected to review and be familiar with all materials sent prior to their meetings.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews proposals\, nominations for journal editors electronically throughout the year for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for committee members is dependent on the number of proposals and nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	Given the need to identify and recruit new editors for each of NCA’s 12 scholarly journals as these positions become vacant\, as well as the desire to continuously improve the journals’ quality and operational excellence\, the Publications Council will have members who enjoy high visibility in the discipline and have editorial experience.  \nBecause the journals cover a wide range of Communication-related subjects\, the Council will include members who are diverse in terms of subject expertise with a mixture of humanities and social science perspectives reflected in its composition.  \nPreference for Publications Council positions will be given to those who help fulfill NCA’s mission toward IDEA initiatives.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other Publications Council members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current Communication publishing issues\nAn understanding of the journal editing process and the mission of NCA\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required \n\nNCA supports inclusivity\, diversity\, equity\, and access among all volunteer leadership positions. NCA’s IDEA strategic plan is taken under consideration during all discussions.  \nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Dane S. Claussen\, Director of Research\, Publications\, and Professional Advancement \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nResearch Council\n\nTwo positions for three-year terms starting January 2024. \nThe Research Council is responsible for supporting the creation and dissemination of knowledge about communication. \nExpectations: \n	Council members meet in-person twice each year\, once near Washington\, DC in January (travel expenses covered by NCA) and once during the NCA Annual Convention. Throughout the year\, the council may convene virtually and communicate through email. This Council manages several important tasks including reviewing applications for the Charles H. Woolbert Research Award\, serving as a reviewer for Research Council Grants and applications to the Mid-Career Scholars Writing Retreat\, helping to secure hosts for the Doctoral Honors Seminar\, identifying individuals to attend advocacy events in Washington\, DC in support of both the social sciences and humanities\, and developing convention programming.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews proposals\, nominations for the Woolbert Award\, and grants electronically throughout the year for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	As the Research Council is committed to diversity of experience and intellectual pursuit\, the Council typically includes representatives from the broad range of research methodologies in the Communication discipline. Nominees should have a record of research excellence. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other Research Council members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current Communication research across various methodologies. \nAn understanding of the mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required.\n\nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Dane S. Claussen\, Director of Research\, Publications\, and Professional Advancement.  \nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nTeaching and Learning Council \n\nTwo positions\, to serve three-year terms starting January 2024. \nThe Teaching and Learning Council is responsible for supporting disciplinary pedagogy by professional development opportunities for communication educators and sharing communication pedagogy beyond the discipline. \nExpectations: \n	Council members meet in-person twice each year\, once near Washington\, DC in January (travel expenses covered by NCA) and once during the NCA Annual Convention. Throughout the year\, the Council may convene virtually and communicate through email. \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews proposals electronically throughout the year for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for committee members is dependent on the number of proposals.  \nQualifications: \n	The Teaching and Learning Council seeks members who are interested primarily in working towards the mission of the council. To that end\, the Council typically includes individuals with a demonstrated background and interest in communication and instruction\, including an understanding of research in teaching and learning and a commitment to learner-centered pedagogy and a strong record of teaching. This Council\, in collaboration with its liaison\, is involved in the development of teaching and learning content as well as reviewing nominations for the Donald H. Ecroyd Award for Outstanding Teaching in Higher Education and developing convention programming. \nThe Council includes members from all educational sections\, including community colleges\, elementary/secondary education\, and diversity of higher education institutions. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other TLC members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current Communication teaching issues from K-12\, Community College\, and Four-year institutions. \nAn understanding of the mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required \n\nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Dane S. Claussen\, Director of Research\, Publications\, and Professional Advancement. \nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13. \n\nResolutions Committee\n\nTwo positions to serve three-year terms starting January 2024. \nThe Resolutions Committee is responsible for reviewing the proposed public statements and providing related recommendations to the Legislative Assembly. \nExpectations: \n	The Resolutions Committee receives\, reviews\, edits\, and recommends action on public statements brought for consideration before the Legislative Assembly. The Committee convenes virtually and communicates through email. Members are expected to review and be familiar with all materials sent prior to meetings. \nThe National Office will disseminate the call for resolutions in February with a July deadline. If any resolutions are submitted\, the committee will meet virtually in August to provide feedback to the submitter and a recommendation\, which will be forwarded to the Legislative Assembly. A member of the committee\, traditionally the chair\, will attend the Wednesday\, November 15 afternoon session of the Legislative Assembly\, before the annual convention at National Harbor\, Maryland\, to forward the resolution with recommendation to the body.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee is expective to attend an orientation in February and 2-4 hours for virtual meetings in August and 2-3 hours in November at the convention if attending the Legislative Assembly is required.   \nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nQualifications: \n	The committee seeks to keep a balance of representation of members from various institution types\, career stages\, and geographic locations. The Leadership Development Committee also considers seriously NCA’s diversity and inclusion goals when identifying potential members. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\n A willingness to collaborate with other committee members while discussing various issues during meetings. \nThe ability to think comprehensively about current Communication issues.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\n​The willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association.\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13. \n\nConvention Committee\n\nTwo positions to serve three-year terms starting January 2024. \nThe Convention Committee is responsible for providing recommendations on issues related to the Annual Convention including commenting on convention related proposals brought to the NCA Executive Committee\, reviewing convention site proposals and providing site recommendations to the National Office\, recommending changes to the Annual Convention based on feedback provided via the annual convention attendee survey\, and discussing ways in which the Annual Convention can better serve NCA members and convention attendees.  \nExpectations: \n	Working the NCA National Office convention staff\, the committee meets in person once each year during the NCA Annual Convention and will also attend the in person NCA Leadership Retreat held each January (travel\, lodging\, and meals will be provided for the February retreat) The committee will meet virtual prior to each NCA Executive Committee meeting (up to four meetings\, January\, May\, July\, October) to review convention specific proposals coming before the EC and may meet as needed to discuss pressing issues related to the convention. Throughout the year\, the committee may communicate via electronic means.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews convention related proposals electronically throughout the year for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of proposals.  \nQualifications: \n	The committee seeks to keep a balance of representation of members from various institution types\, career stages\, and geographic locations. The Leadership Development Committee also considers seriously NCA’s diversity and inclusion goals when identifying potential members. \n\nAttended the Annual Convention at least twice within the last five years.\nAble to attend the Annual Convention all three years while serving as a member of this committee.\nKnowledge of\, or willingness to research current issues facing attendees of the Annual Convention.\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members while discussing various issues related to the Annual Convention.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current issues within the field of Communication.\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \nExperience as a program planner at the regional or national level is preferred.\n\nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for the position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments. The committee is comprised of a Chair and five members. The Chair is be selected from among the first- and second-year members of the committee to serve a term of one year.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	LaShawn Duckett\, Director of Convention and Meetings. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13. \n\n\n  \nAward Selection Committee Positions\n\nBernard J. Brommel Award for Outstanding Scholarship for Distinguished Service In Family Communication Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2024. \nThe Bernard J. Brommel Award for Outstanding Scholarship or Distinguished Service in Family Communication recognizes outstanding scholarship or distinguished service in the field of family communication. This contribution may include research published in scholarly publications or leadership in instructional areas. Scholarship is broadly defined to include the spectrum of scholarly writing found in articles published in any journal or by members publishing in major research journals sponsored by other associations or organizations\, or in book or monograph form. \nThis award can also be given to someone who has made an outstanding contribution over a period of years to family communication through leadership\, teaching\, or promoting the area of family communication at the local\, regional\, or national level. The award also can be given to someone who combines both scholarly contributions with instructional leadership. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 2-3 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at the mid-career stage or beyond and focused on teaching and/or researching in family communication.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Family Communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \n A commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Membership and Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13. \n\nDiamond Anniversary Book Award Selection Committee\n\nTwo positions\, to serve three-year terms\, starting January 2024. \nThe Diamond Anniversary Book Award honors the most outstanding scholarly book published during the previous year. Only books published in 2022 will be eligible for the award. The selection committee evaluates books for a generation of research judged to be critical to the discipline of communication; dedication to excellence in the conception and method guiding the analysis; the presentation of findings which generate new insights and understandings regarding communication; and explicit sensitivity to the potential uses and value of the analysis for others in areas such as research\, teaching\, and application. \nExpectations: \n	Selection committee members are responsible for reviewing\, evaluating\, deliberating\, and selecting a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee Chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is selected by the committee from the members entering their second or third year.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee receives a physical copy of each nominated book mailed to them in early June and reviews other supporting materials electronically from June to September. The time commitment for selection committee members depends on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	Committee members are responsible for reviewing\, evaluating\, deliberating\, and selecting a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. The selection committee chair is chosen by the committee and is responsible for coordinating the work\, ensuring deadlines are met\, and providing the NCA Staff Liaison with a 100-word blurb for why the winner is deserving of the award. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships while reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of six members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nDistinguished Scholar Award Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2024. \nThe NCA Distinguished Scholar Award was created in 1991 to recognize NCA members for a lifetime of scholarly achievement in the study of communication. Recipients are selected to reflect excellence within the communication profession. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at the mid-career stage or beyond and can demonstrate continued service to NCA. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication research\, pedagogy\, and service.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \n\n	NCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13. \n\nDonald P. Cushman Memorial Award Selection Committee\n\nTwo positions to serve a three-year term starting January 2024. \nThe Donald P. Cushman Memorial Award was created to honor Dr. Cushman\, an influential figure in the field of communication. The award is designed to recognize Cushman’s mentorship of students\, which centered around excellence in scholarship\, as well as students’ socialization as scholars in the communication discipline. The award honors the top-ranked student-authored paper from all NCA Interest Groups that competitively rank papers for programming at the NCA Annual Convention.  \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is selected by the committee from the members entering their second or third year.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to September for an average of 5-6 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees must hold a doctoral degree\, have faculty status\, and be able to demonstrate relevant experience in evaluating advanced student scholarship.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication student research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of six members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nFranklyn S. Haiman Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Freedom of Expression Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2024.  \nThe Franklyn S. Haiman Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Freedom of Expression honors outstanding published research on freedom of expression. The content criteria to be used for the award selection procedures include the vitality and importance of the subject; the calculated impact of the study upon its audience; the quality of composition; and the enduring value of the scholarship. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be engaged in teaching/research in freedom of expression. The current editor of Communication and Democracy (formerly First Amendment Studies) is ineligible to serve on the selection committee during their term as editor. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about First Amendment research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \n\n	NCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nGerald M. Phillips Award for Distinguished Applied Communication Scholarship Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2024. \nThe Gerald M. Phillips Award for Distinguished Applied Communication Scholarship honors the author of a body of published research and creative scholarship in applied communication. The body of scholarship recognized by the award is broadly defined to include the spectrum of scholarship expressed by the Journal of Applied Communication Research\, but only as a model for defining the scope of the award. The body of scholarship recognized by the award may be published in any journal\, book\, or monograph\, or published in other than print media\, such as but not limited to film\, video tape\, audio tape\, or radio. \nExpectations: Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: Nominees should be engaged in teaching/research in Applied Communication.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Applied Communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments. \n\n	NCA Staff Liaison: Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nGlobal Communication Award Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2024. \nThe Global Communication Award recognizes communication scholars who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and notable service in the areas of global communication. Specifically\, the recipient will be recognized for distinguished communication scholarship that: 1. De-Westernizes way of knowing and doing\, 2. Focuses on regions\, communities\, or spaces outside of the United States and Europe Integrates and cities international\, and global scholars\, theories\, approaches\, and/or methodologies in their scholarship\, 3. Amplifies the global ecologies of knowledge.  \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 2-3 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at the mid-career stage or beyond and focused on teaching and/or researching in global communication.  \nNOTE: At least one member must a scholar residing or working outside of the United States. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Global Communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nGolden Anniversary Monograph Award Selection Committee\n\nThree positions to serve two-year terms starting January 2024. \nThe Golden Anniversary Monograph Award honors the most outstanding scholarly monograph published during the previous calendar year in any of the areas of the speech communication arts and sciences. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met and is selected by the committee from members entering their second year of service.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to September for an average of 5-6 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications:\n	Nominees should be engaged in research from various Communication methodological backgrounds.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: The selection committee is comprised of six members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments. \n\n	NCA Staff Liaison: Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nInterpretation/Performance Studies Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2024. \nThe Interpretation/Performance Studies Committee selects the recipients of the Leslie Irene Coger Award for Distinguished Performance and the Lilla A. Heston Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Interpretation and Performance Studies.  \nThe Leslie Irene Coger Award recognizes NCA members with outstanding careers in performance. The award is given for a body of performance or an outstanding career in performance. It may\, in exceptional cases\, be given to performers of a single or a smaller body of performance. \nThe Lilla A. Heston Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Interpretation and Performance Studies recognizes NCA members who have published research and creative scholarship in interpretation and performance.  \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be engaged and knowledgeable in performance studies and interpretation research. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about various interpretation and performance studies methodologies.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13. \n\nMark L. Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication Selection Committee\n\nTwo positions to serve two-year terms starting January 2024.  \nThe Mark L. Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication recognizes career contributions to the study of interpersonal communication. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant scholarly contributions to the study of interaction and/or relational processes.  Honorees will have also contributed to the quality of interpersonal communication through active involvement in the discipline\, significant mentoring of students\, and/or public service focused on interpersonal communication. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is selected by the committee amongst the second-year members. \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be recognized leaders in the study of interpersonal communication and well-acquainted with the broad scope of scholarship in the area. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Interpersonal Communication.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of four members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nMarsha Houston Award Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve three-year terms starting January 2024.  \nThe award honors Dr. Marsha Houston noted African American feminist communication scholar who was instrumental in helping raise and duly ensure recognition of the collective academic voices of African American women and other women of color in conventional feminist communication.  \nExpectations:\n	 Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be recognized leaders in the study of Feminist Communication Theory.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Feminist Communication Theory.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nOrlando L. Taylor Distinguished Scholarship Award in Africana Communication Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2024. \nOrlando L. Taylor was the first African American to serve as president of NCA. The award recognizes a scholar whose body of scholarship demonstrates a sustained commitment to the study of African American and/or African Diaspora communication and culture. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at any stage of their professional career and have experience in Africana Communication research\, culture\, and teaching.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Africana Communication research\, culture\, and teaching..\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nProfessional Service Awards selection Committee\n\nThree positions to serve one-year terms starting January 2024.  \nThe Professional Service Awards Committee selects the recipients of the Robert J. Kibler Memorial Award and the Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award. Both awards honor members who have demonstrated excellence\, commitment\, and service to the Association and the discipline.  \nThe Robert J. Kibler Memorial Award honors those who have epitomized the qualities of Robert Kibler’s professional and personal life\, including dedication to excellence\, commitment to the profession\, concern for others\, a vision of what could be\, acceptance of diversity\, and forthrightness. \nThe Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award honors a person who has made the greatest contribution to the Association and the profession during her or his career. The contributions may be in research\, teaching\, or service. In most cases\, the selected honorees have made outstanding contributions in all three areas. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair will be selected by the committee.   \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at any stage of their professional career and have a proven record of service with NCA.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about communication research\, teaching\, and service.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nRhetorical Scholarship award Selection Committee\n\nTwo positions to serve a three-year term starting in January 2024.  \nThe Rhetorical Scholarship Selection Committee selects the recipients of the Douglas W. Ehninger Distinguished Rhetorical Scholar Award\, the James A. Winans-Herbert A. Wichelns Memorial Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Rhetoric and Public Address\, and the Karl. R. Wallace Memorial Award.  \nThe Ehninger award honors distinguished scholars who have executed research programs in rhetorical theory\, rhetorical criticism\, or public address studies.  \nThe Winans-Wichelns award honors Rhetorical and Public Address scholarship that has been published by NCA members in the previous year based on copyright date.  \nThe Wallace award is given to foster and promote philosophical\, historical\, or critical scholarship in rhetoric and public discourse.\n	 \n	Expectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is chosen by the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to September for an average of 8-10 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at any stage of their professional career and have a proven record of in rhetorical studies or public address.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about rhetorical studies or public address research\, teaching\, and service.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of six members. Nominations for three of the positions are reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments. Other selection committee positions are filled by the Rhetorical and Communication Theory Division and Public Address Division.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13. \n\nStephen E. Lucas Debut Publication Award Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting in January 2024. \nThe Stephen E. Lucas Debut Publication Award honors new scholars in the communication discipline who have published their first scholarly book or monograph. Honored scholars are selected on the highest standards of academic rigor. Submissions address any area of communication research and may employ any methodology. Submissions are judged on their ability to open new fields of research for the discipline\, for their potential to influence research in a particular area of the discipline\, and/or for their potential to become standard reading for scholars in the discipline. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee. \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to September for an average of 5-6 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at any stage of their professional career and have a proven record of research excellence.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison:\n	Justin Danowski\, Director of Governance. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\n\n  \nOther Committee Positions\n\nCommittee on International Discussion and Debate (CIDD)\n\nOne Position for a member to serve a four-year term starting in January 2024.  \nThe Committee on International Discussion and Debate promotes international understanding and the practice of communication through discussion and debates between students from the United States and other nations. The program seeks to broaden the scope of international educational and cultural exchanges by providing a channel for the exchange of ideas and attitudes among students and young people in America and throughout the world; make possible informal meetings among students\, college and university personnel\, and the general citizenry of participating countries; facilitate the exchange of information and ideas about the educational systems of the countries involved; reinforce the importance of dialogue as a preferred means for resolving international and intercultural differences; maintain and enhance the ties between the National Communication Association and forensics organizations\, forensics programs\, and their sponsoring academic departments throughout the United States; and provide opportunities to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the discipline of communication both in other nations and in the United States. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at the mid-stage level or beyond in their careers. Each member serves a four-year term serving as chair in their third year. Most of the work of this committee is done electronically throughout the year.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews materials and holds monthly meetings electronically from February to September for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The committee also is expected to meet at the Annual Convention in November to start planning debates for the following year.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at any stage of their professional career and have a proven record of organizing formal forensic speech and debates competitions. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about forensics and debate.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of four members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.  \n\nDoctoral Education Committee \n\nTwo positions to serve three-year terms beginning January 2024. \nThe purpose of the Doctoral Education Committee is to promote the highest standards of Communication scholarship through excellence in doctoral education. The committee works in collaboration with the Research Council\, Teaching and Learning Council and other Association bodies as appropriate.  \nExpectations: \n	The committee convenes once a year in person during the Annual Convention. Most other work is done by electronic means throughout the year. The committee also reviews nominations and selects a winner for the Gerald R. Miller Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials for the Miller Award electronically from June to September for an average of 6-8 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should have a history of service to their department/institution. Members are selected with the intent of maintaining a committee that is representative of doctoral programs geographically\, intellectually\, and in other appropriate ways.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication research.\nPrevious experience in reviewing doctoral dissertations.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of six members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments. The chair is selected by the committee. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13. \n\nLeathers Memorial Fund\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2024.  \nThe Leathers Memorial Fund is a grant selection committee that reviews funding requests for projects to support Communication scholarship in Eastern Europe and funded by the Dale G. Leathers Memorial Fund to Promote Communication Studies in Emerging Democracies. For more information\, visit www.natcom.org/LeathersFund/.  \nExpectations: \n	Committee members are charged with devising general criteria for judging proposals\, for selecting the designees of the fund\, and for establishing any priorities for operationalizing the purposes of the Fund\, intended to support communication scholarship in emerging democracies. All of the work of the Committee is done electronically. Members serve three-year terms.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should have an interest in promoting Communication teaching and research in emerging democracies. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication scholarship.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments. The chair is selected by the committee. \nNomination Materials: \n	Submit all materials as described in the “Required Nomination Materials” section above by October 13.
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SUMMARY:2023 NCA Legacy Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:The National Communication Association invites undergraduate college students to apply and compete for the NCA Legacy Scholarship award. The NCA Legacy Scholarship seeks to broaden the Communication discipline’s relevance to various publics by providing a $1\,000 scholarship to a local college student pursuing a degree in Communication\, Journalism\, or related program within the host city/region where the NCA Annual Convention is being held. A $250 scholarship will go to the runner up.  The scholarship will be competitively given to a student based on both an essay and a convention theme-related speech presented during the NCA Annual Convention. \nThe 2023 Annual Convention will be held November 16-19 in National Harbor\, Maryland. For more information on the Annual Convention\, please visit the convention website.  \nThere are several criteria for scholarship eligibility: \n\nApplicant must be an undergraduate college student\, (preference given to self-identified first-generation college students)\, with at least one year of postsecondary education remaining at an accredited college or university.\nApplicant must be attending a college or university within the city/region where the NCA Annual Convention is being held – this means within the DMV/Baltimore area.\nApplicant must be pursuing a degree in communication\, journalism\, or related program.\nApplicant must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.\nApplicant must not have received this scholarship previously.\n\nFive semi-finalists will be selected based on the quality of their written essays. The semi-finalists will then compete in a speech contest to be held the Saturday of the Annual Convention. Submission of the nomination material indicates the willingness of the applicant to attend and participate in the Legacy Scholarship speech competition\, where the applicant will deliver a 5-7 minute informative or persuasive speech. \nThe first-place winner of the speech competition will receive a personalized\, engraved plaque mailed after the convention. The first-place winner will also receive a $1\,000 monetary scholarship award supported by NCA until 2026 and then the NCA Legacy Scholarship Fund starting in 2027. The runner-up will receive a $250 monetary award.  All participants in the speech contest portion will receive $50 for travel expenses to the convention. \nEach semi-finalist will receive a free convention registration. \nSubmission Information \nNominations must be submitted online through the NCA website. \nNomination materials are due Monday\, November 6\, 2023\, and must include the following: \n\nA cover letter from the nominee stating your interest in applying for the scholarship.\nA letter of recommendation.\nA short essay (maximum 750 words) on the topic specified below.\nA resume or CV indicating any work\, community service\, and extracurricular leadership experiences.\n\nSubmission of materials indicates willingness for the applicant to attend and participate in the Legacy Scholarship speech competition held during the Annual Convention. \nAll nominees must write a short 750-word essay that addresses the following topic: \n“What can communication scholars and student contribute to determining if we ourselves are free and/or to our personal and collective journeys to become and/or remain free?” \nThe five semi-finalists are expected to expand on the same topic for the speech competition at the Annual Convention. \nSelection Committee \n\nJames Cherney\, University of Nevada\, Reno\nDorothy Alston Calley\, Biola University\nJeanetta Sims\, University of Central Oklahoma and NCA Second Vice-President\n\nNominate Now!
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SUMMARY:NCA Membership Task Force Call for Nominations
DESCRIPTION:The NCA Executive Committee (EC) of the Legislative Assembly (LA) approved the formation of a Membership Task Force on August 5. The call is now open for NCA member volunteers interested in serving on the Task Force.  \nThe National Office has charged the Task Force with the responsibility for assessing\, recommending\, and advising on issues related to NCA membership recruitment and retention activities and supporting NCA in all membership efforts outlined in the strategic plan. \nIn collaboration with the National Office staff\, the members of the Task Force will conduct environmental scanning\, issues spotting\, and policy development in the following key areas: \n\nThe future of NCA’s membership.\nNCA’s current dues structure and provide recommendations for an improved model.\nKey areas of focus for membership growth and retention.\nNew and existing member benefits and their value to NCA members.\nIncreased member participation in Interest Groups. \nEarly Career Professional pathways for students.\n\nThe Association seeks NCA members to fill at least seven and no more than eleven at-large positions on the Task Force. The chair will be selected from among the Task Force members.  \nThe Task Force will include members who represent the following NCA communities:  \n\nUndergraduate Student\nGraduate Student \nEarly Career or postdoc\nAdjunct Faculty\nCommunity College Faculty  \nTenure-Track/Tenured Faculty\nNon-Tenure Track Faculty\nPractitioner\nK-12 Educator\nRetired/Life Member \nNCA Donor\n\nWhen the Task Force concludes its work\, it is expected to provide the EC with a report that includes a summary of meetings held\, information gathered\, and detailed recommendations—immediate\, near-future\, and long-term. \nAs with all Task Force reports\, there is no guarantee that these recommendations will be adopted in whole or in part. Still\, there is a guarantee that the National Office\, the EC\, and\, as relevant\, the LA will carefully consider all related proposals that align with the Association’s strategic plan goals and are fiscally responsible. \nThe Membership Task Force will begin work by December 2023 and conclude by October 2024. In addition\, Task Force members will be expected to participate in the 2024 Leadership Retreat\, currently scheduled for January 19-20. The location is TBD\, but travel\, lodging\, and per diem will be provided per NCA policy. Otherwise\, the Task Force will have virtual monthly meetings\, with additional meetings scheduled as needed. Task Force members must spend 1-2 hours preparing for each session. \nThe deadline to submit applications is November 1\, 2023. The application must include: \n\nName\nAffiliation\nTitle or Role (check all that apply–Undergraduate Student\, Graduate Student\, Early Career or postdoc\, Adjunct Faculty\, Community College Faculty\, Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty\, Practitioner\, K-12 Educator\, Retired/Life Member\, NCA Donor.)\nA cover letter\, up to one page\, explaining why you would make a good fit for this Task Force (including any service experience with NCA\, although past NCA service is not required). Please include your interest in serving as Task Force Chair (or co-chair).\nCV/Resume \n\nPlease click on the link below to submit your application. You must login to your NCA membership account.  \nSubmit Now!
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-membership-task-force-call-for-nominations/
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SUMMARY:2024 NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar Call for Proposals
DESCRIPTION:Call for Host Proposals\n2024 NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar\nCA’s Doctoral Honors Seminar 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 and sciences. The seminar allows students to interact with and learn from senior scholars in the discipline\, receive daily individualized coaching on research and dissertation projects\, and network with other doctoral students. The seminars are normally held annually at a selected host institution. About 30 doctoral students are chosen to participate based on submitted papers and recommendations from their advisors. Students should assume that they will need to pay for their own travel to the Seminar unless informed otherwise; all accommodations and other expenses are provided by the host institution. \nProposals are being accepted for a host institution for the 2024 DHS. They are typically for one hosting year; however\, multi-year proposals will be considered. Hosts will receive a $22\,000 NCA grant (subject to Leg. Assembly approval) to cover event costs. \nProposal Components \nColleges and universities interested in hosting the NCA DHS must submit a proposal. Proposal deadlines can be found at the end of this document. Proposals should contain the following: \n  \nProposal Components\nColleges and universities interested in hosting the NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar must complete a proposal for review by the NCA-DHS Review Committee. Proposal deadlines can be found at the end of this document. Proposals should 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 Doctoral Honors Seminar.\nResources currently available for hosting the NCA Doctoral Honors Seminar (e.g.\, campus housing\, cafeteria/nearby dining options\, bus transportation between housing\, sessions\, and meals if necessary\, staff availability).\nTentative list of topics 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 ex-pected (registration fee\, lodging\, meals\, etc.)\, and any matching funds available (if applicable). \n\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. 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 communication theory/research\, media theory/ research\, and rhetorical and performance theory/research) and plenary sessions for all attendees. Sessions last between 2 and 2½ hours each\, usually one in the morning and two in the afternoon. Breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and breaks during the day should be planned as a group and optional 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/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. \nCreating a meal plan for the duration of the event (to include breakfast\, lunch\, dinner and snacks). \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 also will follow-up with participants over subsequent years after the Seminar regarding its benefits and results.* \n \n\nProposal Deadlines\nNCA will accept proposals for one-\, two-\, and three-year hosts. Deadlines for proposals are as follows: \nFor hosting the June 2024 Doctoral Honors Seminar: November 30\, 2023\nFor hosting the June 2025 Doctoral Honors Seminar: October 31\, 2024\nFor hosting the June 2026 Doctoral Honors Seminar: September 30\, 2025\nApplicants 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 Claussen\, NCA Director of Research\, Publications\, and Professional Advancement at: dclaussen@natcom.org.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/2024-nca-doctoral-honors-seminar-call-for-proposals/
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SUMMARY:2023 NCA Election Slate
DESCRIPTION:The NCA National election is now open! \nThe Nominating Committee and the Leadership Development Committee have developed a slate of candidates for the December 2023 election. Members are asked to vote for a Second Vice President\, and At-Large Representatives to the Legislative Assembly\, Leadership Development Committee\, and Nominating Committee.  \nBalloting for the election opens on Friday\, December 1 at 9:00 a.m. EST and closes on Sunday\, December 31 at 3:00 a.m. EST. All active individual members of NCA are eligible to vote in the election. Questions about voting should be emailed to nomination@natcom.org. \nCLICK HERE TO VOTE! \n\n2023 NCA Election Ballot\nSecond Vice President \nOne will be elected with a term beginning in January 2024. \n\nTina M. Harris\, Louisiana State University\n\n\nLegislative Assembly \nThree will be elected with a three-year term beginning in January 2024. \n\nEmory S. Daniel\, Appalachian State University\nT. Jake Dionne\, University of Arkansas\nLindsey J. DiTirro\, Gannon University\nRico Self\, North Carolina State University at Raleigh\n\n\nLeadership Development Committee \nTwo will be elected with a two-year term beginning in January 2024. \n\nSanthosh Chandrashekar\, University of Denver\nTrudy Milburn\, Southern Connecticut State University\nRick Pulos\, Texas A&M University \nAriel E. Seay-Howard\, North Carolina State University\n\n\nNominating Committee \nFour will be elected with a one-year term beginning in January 2024. \n\nReginald Bell\, Monmouth College\nNikolaos Linardopoulos\, Rutgers University\nDeja Rollins\, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\nAvinash Thombre\, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/2023-nca-election-slate/
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SUMMARY:Communication and Race Call for Journal Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The Communication and Race Submission Portal is open! \nLaunching in 2024 as a journal of the National Communication Association\, Communication and Race welcomes submissions that address theorizations of race infrequently published elsewhere. Communication and Race rejects the idea that race is relevant only in reaction to recently publicized events of racism. Instead\, the journal’s point of departure is that race plays a significant role in the global circulation of epistemological\, political\, social\, and economic relations. Communication and Race assumes that the serious study of race is of value for a collective push toward thinking about new forms of humanity\, far beyond Western race\, while also developing a rigorous understanding of Western racial practices. Communication and Race strives to play a central role in imagining a different world\, which does not ascribe a higher reality to Europe and its limited classifications of humanity. \nWhile emerging from the field of communication studies\, Communication and Race encourages submissions from across the disciplines\, with an eye toward fresh theorizations of race. Such approaches may be rhetorical\, media analytic\, quantitative\, qualitative\, philosophical\, historical and historiographic\, (auto)ethnographic\, performative\, and more. A list of topics and areas of interest for Communication and Race include\, but are not limited to\, the following: \n– Global poverty and debt\n– (Neo)colonialism and decolonization\n– Climate crises\n– Robotics and AI\n– Information economies\n– Migration\, borders\, and refugees\n– Militarism and (anti)imperialism\n– Finance and consumer capitalism\n– Labor and unionization\n– Media archaeology and ecology\n– Gender and sexuality\n– Law and legal studies\n– Nuclear power\n– Health communication\n– State-sanctioned violence\n– Mass incarceration\n– Nationalism\n– Fascism\n– Religion and secularism\n– Education and knowledge production\n– Intellectual histories\n– Literature\n– Media technology and infrastructure \n\nSubmission Guidelines \nCommunication and Race is a peer-reviewed publication of the National Communication Association. Essays should be submitted in MS Word\, be no more than 9\,000 words long\, and should adhere to the most recent edition of the Chicago Manual of Style in bibliographical endnote format. \nManuscripts submitted to Communication and Race must not be under review elsewhere or have appeared in any other published forms. \n  \nFor additional information and updates about submissions\, subscribe to COMMNotes HERE or contact the editor ArmondTowns@cunet.carleton.ca \nNCA interviewed Armond Towns in the August issue of Spectra. You can find the interview HERE \nAccess the submission portal HERE
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SUMMARY:WSCA 94th Annual Convention
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SUMMARY:NCA Mid-Career Scholars’ Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Not Currently Scheduled for 2025 (subject to Legislative Assembly approval)
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SUMMARY:Journal Editors Application Deadline
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SUMMARY:ECA 115th Annual Convention
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SUMMARY:SSCA 94th Annual Convention
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SUMMARY:NCA Student Career Week
DESCRIPTION:NCA Career Week is a recurring series of webinars and other virtual programming that focus on various career-related topics and concerns in academia. This week focuses on student topics and concerns\, but future weeks will focus on other important groups of scholars and educators like\, but not limited to\, adjuncts\, associate professors\, and non-tenure track streams. \nMake sure to check your email on the day of the event for a Zoom link. If you have not received a link by 9:30am EDT\, please email Patrick West. \n  \n\nAddressing Burnout – 2024: A Sanity Odyssey  \nMonday\, April 15  \n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT   \nIn a post-pandemic world\, anxiety and burnout for students are more prevalent than ever. During this webinar\, we’ll identify factors that contribute to\, symptoms of\, and ways to mitigate or prevent burnout. We’ll also emphasize the importance of seeking help and building a support network\, including reaching out and communicating with coaches\, mentors\, and confidantes. We’ll conclude by discussing with students the urgent need to shift perspective and manage expectations to prevent burnout. \nPresenter:  \nBrian Barbeau \nVice President of Association Placement Services \nCommunity Brands  \n\nMastering the Matrix and Beating the Bots: Transforming your Academic CV into an ATS-friendly Resume  \nWednesday\, April 17   \n11:00 AM – 12:00 p.m. EDT  \nJoin this insightful webinar to learn how to transform your academic CV into an Application Tracking System (ATS)-friendly resume that impresses hiring managers. Discover formatting techniques\, essential content tips\, and AI tools to optimize your resume for success in the digital job market. Get ready to stand out in the job market by mastering the rules of the game.  \nPresenter:  \nCasey Stratton \nAssistant Professor\, Salisbury University  \n\nUnlocking Success: Lessons from NCA’s Dissertation Awardees  \nFriday\, April 19  \n2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EDT  \nJoin us for a stimulating virtual webinar where three recent winners of the NCA Gerald R. Miller Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award will share their stories and insights. Learn firsthand how Celeste Wagner\, Meredith L. Pruden\, and Ashley Garcia crafted award-winning dissertations on topics ranging from gender-based violence to online subcultures and racialized politics in sports.  \nWinning Dissertations:  \n\nCeleste Wagner\, “Responding to Media Coverage of Gender-Based Violence in Argentina and the United States: A Mixed Methods Study of the Intersecting Roles of Gender\, Class\, and Racialized Ethnicity Among General and Activist Publics” \nMeredith L. Pruden\, “’Maintaining Frame’ in the Incelosphere: Mapping the Discourses\, Representations and Geographies of Involuntary Celibates Online”  \nAshley Garcia\, “(Re)Scripting the Black-Activist-Athlete: Remembering the Racialized Politics of Sport in the NFL’s Protests During the National Anthem”  \n\nModerator:  \nDane Claussen\, National Communication Association  \nPresenters :  \nAshley Garcia\, Instructor\, Santa Rosa Junior College \nCeleste Wagner\, Assistant Professor\, University of Florida \nMeredith L. Pruden\, Assistant Professor\, Kennesaw State University  \n 
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SUMMARY:2024 Call for NCA National Award Nominations
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to submit nominations for the following awards. Nominations\, unless specified\, must be submitted through the NCA nomination portal. Please read the applicable call for more information. Deadline for all nominations is May 15. \nAward descriptions\, nomination criteria\, and submission information can be found by clicking on the name of award below. All nominees will be informed of the results in September and celebrated at the 110th Annual Convention in New Orleans\, Louisiana.  \nAll NCA Awards must be submitted via an online platform and all letter(s) of recommendation will be completed via the online portal. The submitter of the nomination will have the opportunity to provide recommender contact information in the nomination portal. \nIf prompted\, the submitter of the nomination must submit a high-definition headshot for nominee(s). Headshots will NOT be shared with award selection committees. Award winner headshots will be used for promotional dissemination and during the awards ceremony.  \nQuestions about the award process can be sent to nomination@natcom.org.  \nNominate Now! \n\nAwards for Outstanding Teaching\n\nDonald H. Ecroyd Award for Outstanding Teaching in Higher Education\n\nThe award is given to honor an NCA member who exemplifies superlative teaching in higher education. Nominees must hold a master’s degree or higher in the Communication discipline; hold a full-time teaching assignment at an institute of higher education at the time of nomination; and have a superlative teaching record. The award is given for excellence in teaching. Professional achievement as evidenced by research and creative scholarship or service to campus and community shall not be a substitute for this basic requirement. Nominees should be actively involved in other professional activities (e.g.\, academic advising\, forensics\, NCA\, regional or state offices\, community service).  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $500.  \nNominations must be sent by someone well acquainted with the nominee’s qualifications. Self-nominations are also encouraged.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter recommending the person for the award\, limited to two pages and providing a detailed rationale for why the person should receive the award.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume that includes detailed reference to the nominee’s achievements as a teacher\, as a member of his/her profession\, and as a member of the campus and community. Should the vitae not provide such information\, supplementary materials may be appended.\nThree letters of recommendation supporting the nomination. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\nDocumentation\, including written evaluations\, both from students and from faculty\, indicating excellence in teaching. This should include:\n\nDetailed lists of the nominee’s achievements as a teacher\, a member of his/her profession\, and a member of the campus and community.\nWritten statements\, both descriptive and evaluative\, by present and former students\, colleagues in the nominee’s academic discipline\, campus administrators\, and others qualified to comment upon the nominee’s teaching and related contributions.\n\n\n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members \n	NCA Teaching and Learning Council:\n	Katherine Thweatt\, Chair\, State University of New York\, Oswego\n	Qingwen Dong\, University of the Pacific\n	Jon A. Hess\, University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\n	Sandy Pensoneau-Conway\, Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale\n	David A. Yastremski\, Ridge High School \n	Badu Smith\, San Francisco State University\n	Shauntae White\, North Carolina Central University \n\nMarcella E. Oberle Award for Outstanding Teaching in Grades K–12\n\nThe award recognizes teachers in kindergarten through senior high school level who have exhibited both outstanding teaching and a commitment to the communication profession. The nominee must be considered “an outstanding teacher” by supervisors\, colleagues\, and students and must be committed to high standards and quality education and utilize innovative and/or exemplary teaching practices. The nominee is also expected to perform community service activities\, contribute favorably to the speech communication profession\, and have helped make speech communication an integral part of his/her school district.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award of $500.   \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the nominee’s qualifications. Self-nominations are also encouraged.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA cover letter stating why the person should be recognized.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume.\nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members \n	NCA Teaching and Learning Council:\n	Katherine Thweatt\, Chair\, State University of New York\, Oswego\n	Qingwen Dong\, University of the Pacific\n	Jon A. Hess\, University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\n	Sandy Pensoneau-Conway\, Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale\n	David A. Yastremski\, Ridge High School \n	Badu Smith\, San Francisco State University\n	Shauntae White\, North Carolina Central University \n\nMichael and Suzanne Osborn Community College Outstanding Educator Award\n\nThis award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution through teaching at a community college. Nominees must be NCA members who have made outstanding contributions to education at community colleges and who exemplify excellence in teaching\, scholarship\, and service to the speech communication profession and have a minimum of five years of teaching experience at a community college.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony at the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $500.   \nAll nominations shall be made by someone familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter stating why the person should be recognized by NCA.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume.\nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\nMaterials demonstrating evidence of excellence in teaching\, scholarship\, and service to the profession. \n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members \n	NCA Teaching and Learning Council:\n	Katherine Thweatt\, Chair\, State University of New York\, Oswego\n	Qingwen Dong\, University of the Pacific\n	Jon A. Hess\, University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\n	Sandy Pensoneau-Conway\, Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale\n	David A. Yastremski\, Ridge High School \n	Badu Smith\, San Francisco State University\n	Shauntae White\, North Carolina Central University \n\nWallace A. Bacon Lifetime Teaching Excellence Award\n\nThe Wallace A. Bacon Lifetime Teaching Excellence Award recognizes outstanding teaching at any academic level\, including kindergarten through graduate school\, by retired NCA members or NCA members not currently engaged in full-time teaching who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to distinguished teaching. Nominees\, who must be a member of NCA at the time the nomination\, are individuals who have exhibited a lifetime of dedication to distinguished teaching. A lifetime is operationally defined as at least 25 years of documented teaching excellence. Distinguished teaching should be demonstrated by outstanding instruction in the cognitive\, motivational\, and skill developments of students; the development of the intellectual independence\, growth\, and development of students; and the ability to impart knowledge about a course of study\, with the specific ability to create an understanding and appreciation of the full scope and meaning of the discipline of communication in a teacher’s area of specialization.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award of $500.   \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the nominee’s qualifications. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following material: \n\nA nomination letter stating why the person should be recognized by the Association for distinguished teaching.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume.\nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members \n	NCA Teaching and Learning Council:\n	Katherine Thweatt\, Chair\, State University of New York\, Oswego\n	Qingwen Dong\, University of the Pacific\n	Jon A. Hess\, University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\n	Sandy Pensoneau-Conway\, Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale\n	David A. Yastremski\, Ridge High School \n	Badu Smith\, San Francisco State University\n	Shauntae White\, North Carolina Central University \n\n\nAwards for Outstanding Scholarship \n\nBernard J. Brommel Award for Outstanding Scholarship or Distinguished Service in Family Communication\n\nThe award recognizes NCA members who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship or distinguished service in family communication. Contribution to the area of family communication may include research published in scholarly publications or leadership in instructional areas. Scholarship is broadly defined to include the spectrum of scholarly writing found in articles published in any NCA journal or by NCA members publishing in major research journals sponsored by other associations or organizations\, or in book or monograph form. This award can also be given to someone who has made an outstanding contribution over a period of years to family communication through leadership\, teaching\, or promoting the area of family communication at the local\, regional\, or national level. The award also can be given to someone who combines both scholarly contributions and instructional leadership.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $500.  \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following material: \n\nA nomination letter specifying the leadership\, instructional or scholarly role that the candidate has achieved.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume.\nDocumentation of scholarly activities with the publisher or journal name(s)\, publication dates\, and copies or examples of the scholarship (copies will not be returned).\nThree letters recommendation\, limited to two pages and providing a detailed rationale for why the person should receive the award. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members \n	Alexis Johnson\, Chair\, Arkansas Tech University\n	Amy Janan Johnson\, University of Oklahoma\n	Maureen Keeley\, Texas State University \n\nCharles H. Woolbert Research Award\n\nThe award recognizes a journal article or book chapter whose influence has grown with time\, has become a stimulus for new conceptualizations of communication phenomena\, and is reflective of the diversity of the discipline and its scholarly pursuits. Thus\, the award will be reserved for an article or book chapter that at the time of the award is at least in its 10th year in print.  \nPreference will be given to nominations supporting original scholarship in NCA journals or book chapters in communication-based edited volumes. Nominations will be considered for two years.   \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award for $500.  \nA panel about the recipient’s scholarship will also take place at the NCA Annual Convention in the following year. \nNomination must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are also encouraged.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials:  \n\nA copy of the article or chapter.\nThree letters of recommendation demonstrating the article or book chapter’s influence on the field over the relevant time period. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members \n	NCA Research Council:\n	Shaunak Sastry\, Chair\, University of Cincinnati\n	Jiyoung Lee\, Sungkyunkwan University\n	Annette D. Madlock\, Sister Circle Writers\n	Paul Schrodt\, Texas Christian University \n	Benjamin Warner\, University of Missouri\n	Jason Edward Black\, University of North Carolina at Charlotte\n	Wendy Atkins-Sayre\, University of Memphis \n\nDiamond Anniversary Book Award\n\nThe award recognizes the most outstanding scholarly book published during the previous calendar year based on the copyright date of the book. For the 2024 award\, books with a 2023 copyright are eligible. In selecting the recipient for this award\, “outstanding scholarship” shall include\, but not necessarily be restricted to: \n\nThe generation of research judged to be critical to the discipline of communication\nDedication to excellence in the conception and method guiding the analysis\nThe presentation of findings that generate new insights and understandings regarding communication\nExplicit sensitivity to the potential uses and value of the analysis for others in areas such as research\, teaching\, and application\n\nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award for $500.  \nOnly current individual members of NCA can nominate books for the award\, including self-nominations. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominees must be active members of NCA at the time of nomination.   \nSubmission Information  \nYou must complete the online nomination form online AND mail seven physical copies of the book to the NCA National Office.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA cover letter stating why the book is deserving of recognition (Submitted electronically).\nSeven physical copies of the book. Not required for online submission but must be mailed to the National Office (Copies will not be returned).\nMaterials supporting the excellence of the book (e.g.\, reviews\, other awards) may be submitted\, but are not required (Submitted electronically).\n\nSend all seven physical copies of the book to the NCA National Office for distribution to the Selection Committee. \nNational Communication Association\n	Attn: Diamond Anniversary Book Award\n	1765 N Street\, NW\n	Washington\, DC 20036 \nPhysical copies of the book must arrive at the National Office by Friday\, May 31. \nCommittee Members\n	Bernadette Calafell\, Gonzaga University\n	Caitlin Bruce\, University of Pittsburgh\n	Maria Blevins\, Utah Valley University \n	Jae-Hwa Shin\, University of Southern Mississippi \n	Amy Johnson\, University of Oklahoma\n	Heather Hayes\, University of Alabama \n\nDonald P. Cushman Memorial Award\n\nThe award recognizes excellence in honoring the top-ranked student-authored paper from any unit that competitively ranks papers for programming at the NCA Annual Convention.    \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award of $500. \nSubmission Information \nNominations are not received from the membership or general public for this specific award. All potential student paper nominations go through the convention review process. Nominations then are submitted by the Program Chairperson/planner of each interest group that competitively ranks student-authored papers. Planners are encouraged to submit their interest group’s top student paper. Interest groups need not give an interest group-based top student paper award to be eligible to submit a nominee. \nTo nominate the top-ranked student paper\, each planner must submit through the NCA website. No author identification should appear in the paper or title page.  \nMaterials required:  \n\nStudent paper with no author identification.\n\nAll nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members\n	Elizabeth Hintz\, University of Connecticut\n	Shweta Srivastava\, Monmouth College\n	Stephen Warren\, Northeastern University \n	Stephanie Wideman\, University of Indianapolis \n	Meta Carstarphen\, University of Oklahoma\n	Stephen Klien\, University of Missouri \n\nDouglas W. Ehninger Distinguished Rhetorical Scholar Award\n\nThe award honors distinguished scholars who have executed research programs in rhetorical theory\, rhetorical criticism\, or public address studies. The award is given to an NCA member who\, through multiple publications and presentations around a rhetorical topic or theme\, demonstrates intellectual creativity\, perseverance\, and impact on academic communities.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award of $500. \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter stating why the nominee should be awarded the Douglas W. Ehninger Distinguished Rhetorical Scholar Award.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae.\nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted as a PDF through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members\n	José Ángel Maldonado\, Pennsylvania State University \n	Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz\, University of Iowa\n	Nick Sciullo\, Texas A&M University\, Kingsville\n	Catherine Langford\, Texas Tech University \n	Kristen Hoerl\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln\n	José Izaguirre III\, University of Texas\, Austin \n	Debra Hawhee\, Pennsylvania State University\n	Bryan McCann\, Louisiana State University \n\nFranklyn S. Haiman Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Freedom of Expression\n\nThe award recognizes outstanding published research on freedom of expression in the United States and abroad. The award may be given to authors of scholarship published over the previous three years\, as determined by the copyright date. For the 2024 award\, nominations must have been published in 2021 through 2023.  \nThe body of scholarship that has appeared in the Communication and Democracy (formerly First Amendment Studies) broadly defines the spectrum of eligible scholarship. While Communication and Democracy serves as a model for defining the scope of eligible scholarship\, the award also may recognize published scholarship in other journals\, books\, or monographs.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award for $500.  \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be NCA members at the time of nomination.   \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter specifying the publisher or journal name\, the publication date\, and a detailed rationale for why the article should receive the award.\nA copy of the published research.\n\nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website. \n	 \n	Committee Members \n	David Dewberry\, Chair\, Rider University\n	Chrys Egan\, Salisbury University \n	Joshua Guitar\, Kean University \n\nGerald M. Phillips Award for Distinguished Applied Communication Scholarship\n\nThe award recognizes NCA members responsible for authoring bodies of published research and creative scholarship in applied communication. The body of scholarship recognized by the award is to be broadly defined to include the spectrum of scholarship expressed by the Journal of Applied Communication Research (JACR). While JACR serves as a model for defining the scope of the award\, the body of scholarship recognized may be published in any journals\, books\, or monographs\, or published in media other than print\, such as\, but not limited to\, film\, video\, audio\, or radio.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $500. \n	 \n	Nominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter stating why the person should be recognized with the award.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae.\nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\nUp to three examples of scholarship.\n\nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members \n	Leandra Hernandez\, Chair\, University of Utah\n	Tara McManus\, University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\n	Megan Schraedley\, West Chester University \n\nGerald R. Miller Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award\n\nThe award recognizes outstanding dissertations of new scholars who recently completed their dissertation. Only dissertations completed in the field during the previous calendar year are eligible. For the 2024 award\, dissertations need to have been completed between January 1 and December 31\, 2023. Generally\, a completed dissertation is one that the committee has approved (and not based on the official university graduation date). \nUp to three awards may be given in any year. Typically\, but not necessarily\, dissertation awards are given for different areas of study or methods of inquiry. No co-authored materials will be considered.  \nThe recipient(s) will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $500.  \nNominations must be submitted by a faculty member from the department in which the dissertation was completed. The Selection Committee will evaluate the nominations through a process of anonymized review. Materials should be submitted with all identifying information removed (e.g.\, title pages\, file property information\, etc.).  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA 5-10 page article\, double-spaced\, derived from the dissertation (not counting tables\, references\, and appendices) summarizing research method(s)\, findings\, conclusions\, limitations and any other germane information beneficial for the review process.\nA complete copy of the dissertation (minus any identifying front-end pages). \n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members\n	Doctoral Education Committee:\n	Erik Garrett\, Duquesne University \n	Laramie Taylor\, University of California\, Davis\n	Mark Hopson\, Chapman University\n	Sergio Juarez\, Loyola Marymount University\n	Casey Kelly\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln\n	Meghan Sanders\, Louisiana State University \n\nGlobal Communication Award\n\nThe Global Communication Award recognizes communication scholars who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and notable service in the areas of global communication. Specifically\, the recipient will be recognized for distinguished communication scholarship that:   \n\nDe-Westernizes ways of knowing and doing.\nFocuses on regions\, communities\, or spaces outside of the U.S. and Europe.\nIntegrates and cites international and global scholars\, theories\, approaches\, and/or methodologies in their scholarship.\nAmplifies the global ecologies of knowledges.\n\nScholarship is broadly defined to include the spectrum of scholarly writing found in a variety of academic publication outlets. Scholarship can be published in national and/or international journals\, and non-English works should be translated into English.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award for $500.   \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nNomination materials should be submitted as a PDF on NCA’s award submission portal by May 15th. Each nomination packet should include:  \n\nA nomination letter that provides a rationale for why the nominee should receive the award.\nA maximum of three pieces of evidence of distinguished scholarship (journal articles\, books) in global communication. \nThe nominee’s CV.\nTwo letters of recommendation. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members\n	Santhosh Chandrashekar\, Chair\, University of Denver\n	Nthemba Mutua-Mambo\, Randolph-Macon College\n	Somava Pande\, Washington State University \n\nGolden Anniversary Monograph Award\n\nThe Golden Anniversary Monograph Award recognizes the most outstanding scholarly monograph published during the previous calendar year based on copyright date. Monographs or articles may be in any of the areas of the communication arts and sciences. The award is intended for articles and book chapters. Any full-length books should be submitted to the Diamond Anniversary Book Award.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award of $500.  \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are also encouraged.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter specifying the publisher or journal name\, the publication date\, and a detailed rationale for why the article should receive the award.\nA copy of the monograph.\n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members\n	Patricia Davis\, Georgia State University \n	Wei Peng\, Washington State University \n	Stephanie Tong\, Wayne State University \n	Raka Shome\, Villanova University\n	Michelle Violanti\, University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\n	Sumana Chattopadhyay\, Marquette University \n\nJames A. Winans-Herbert A. Wichelns Memorial Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Rhetoric and Public Address\n\nThe award honors scholarship in rhetoric and public address that has been published by NCA members in the previous year based on copyright date. For the 2024 award\, books published with a 2023 copyright are eligible.  \nOnly current individual members of NCA can nominate books for the award\, including self-nominations. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominees must be active members of NCA at the time of nomination.   \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award for $1\,000.   \nSubmission Information  \nYou must complete the online nomination form online AND mail eight physical copies of the book to the NCA National Office.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter stating why the book is deserving of recognition (Submitted electronically).\nSeven physical copies of the book. Not required for online submission but must be mailed to the National Office (Copies will not be returned).\nMaterials supporting the excellence of the writing (e.g.\, reviews\, other awards) may be submitted\, but are not required (Submitted electronically).\n\nSend eight physical copies of the book to the NCA National Office for distribution to the Selection Committee. \nNational Communication Association\n	Attn: Winans-Wichelns Memorial Award\n	1765 N Street\, NW\n	Washington\, DC 20036 \nPhysical copies of the book must arrive at the National Office by Friday\, May 31. \nCommittee Members\n	José Ángel Maldonado\, University of South Florida \n	Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz\, University of Iowa\n	​Nick Sciullo\, Texas A&M University\, Kingsville\n	Catherine Langford\, Texas Tech University \n	Kristen Hoerl\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln\n	José Izaguirre III\, University of Texas\, Austin \n	Debra Hawhee\, Pennsylvania State University\n	Bryan McCann\, Louisiana State University \n\nJames L. Golden Outstanding Student Essay in Rhetoric Award\n\nJames L. Golden Outstanding Student Essay in Rhetoric Award \nThe James L. Golden Outstanding Student Essay in Rhetoric Award honors original essays focusing on the history\, theory\, or criticism of rhetoric both from undergraduates and graduate students who\, at the time of submission\, have not been awarded the M.A. degree. Essays will be read by a panel of three judges and will be evaluated for their contribution to the understanding of rhetorical process and outcomes\, excellence of conception and grounding\, weight of argument\, strength of evidence\, and eloquence of expression. \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $1000.  \nThe recipient will also deliver the paper in a session during the NCA Annual Convention. Submission of the paper will be taken as agreement to attend the convention. Recognition also will be given to a Laureate group of top-rated papers. \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are also encouraged.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials:  \n\nThe essay no greater than 20 pages of double-spaced text in 12-point font (not including endnotes) with author-identification information removed. \nA letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with the scholarship. Letter must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nEssays may have been presented orally prior to submission but may not have been previously published. No more than one essay may be submitted as a solely authored or co-authored essay each year by a particular individual. In the case of multiple authors\, all authors of record must be students. \nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nRemove all author and academic institution identification from the submitted essay.  \nCommittee Members\n	Zornitsa Keremidchieva\, Trustee\, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities\n	David Gore\, University of Minnesota\, Duluth\n	Karrin Anderson\, Colorado State University\n	Kesha James\, Georgia State University \n\nKarl R. Wallace Memorial Award\n\nThe Karl R. Wallace Memorial Award is given to foster and promote philosophical\, historical\, or critical scholarship in rhetoric and public discourse. Nominees should be NCA members who have completed the Ph.D. within the past 10 years or who are well advanced in doctoral studies in rhetoric and public address.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a grant-in-aid for $1000.  \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship and academic records. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA curriculum vitae of the nominee’s academic record\, including publications\, convention papers\, learned or scholarly conferences in which the nominee participated\, and other scholarly activity conducted or in progress.\nAn explicit description to which the applicant proposes to put the grant-in-aid to use\, including a clear definition and sketch of the research project or other scholarly undertaking to be served.\nThree letters of recommendation from people who are well acquainted with the applicant and the relevant field of scholarship\, and competent to assess the worth of the undertaking\, the applicant’s achievement\, and potential in rhetorical scholarship. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members\n	José Ángel Maldonado\, Pennsylvania State University \n	Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz\, University of Iowa\n	​Nick Sciullo\, Texas A&M University\, Kingsville\n	Catherine Langford\, Texas Tech University \n	Kristen Hoerl\, University of Nebraska-Lincoln\n	José Izaguirre III\, University of Texas\, Austin \n	Debra Hawhee\, Pennsylvania State University\n	Bryan McCann\, Louisiana State University \n\nLeslie Irene Coger Award for Distinguished Performance\n\nThe Leslie Irene Coger Award recognizes outstanding careers in performance. Nominees may be directors\, producers\, teachers\, or performers and must be members of NCA. The award\, in exceptional cases\, may be given to performers of a single or a smaller body of performance.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $500.   \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship/body of work. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter recommending the person for the award\, limited to two pages and providing a detailed rationale for why the person should receive the award.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae.\nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website. \nCommittee Members\n	Loretta LeMaster\, Chair\, Arizona State University \n	Joshua Hamzehee\, Santa Rosa Junior College\n	Shaunte Caraballo\, California State University\, Dominiguez Hills \n\nLilla A. Heston Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Interpretation and Performance Studies\n\nThe award recognizes NCA members who have published research and creative scholarship in interpretation and performance studies. The scholarship recognized by the award is to be broadly defined to include the spectrum of scholarship expressed by Text and Performance Quarterly (TPQ). While TPQ is to serve as a model for defining the scope of the award\, the scholarship recognized by the award may be published in any NCA journal; a major research or literary journal of another association or organization; book or monograph form; or media other than a print\, such as\, but not limited to\, live performance\, film\, videotape\, photography\, audiotape\, and radio. The award is given to authors of scholarship published during the previous three-year period. The date of copyright of the published material will serve as the date of publication.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award of $500.    \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter specifying the scholarship (e.g.\, publisher or journal name\, publication date).\nA detailed rationale for why the scholarship should receive the award.\nThree copies or examples of the scholarship (when possible).\n\nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website. \n	  \n	Committee Members\n	Loretta LeMaster\, Chair\, Arizona State University \n	Joshua Hamzehee\, Santa Rosa Junior College\n	Shaunte Caraballo\, Tennessee State University \n\nMark L. Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication\n\nThe Mark L. Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication honors career contributions to the study of interpersonal communication and recognizes individuals who have made significant scholarly contributions to the study of interaction and/or relational processes. Scholars from all methodological paradigms and backgrounds are invited to apply. The award prioritizes scholarly contributions\, but the recipient also will have contributed to the quality of interpersonal communication through active involvement in the discipline\, significant mentoring of students\, and/or public service focused on interpersonal communication. \nThe criteria used in selection of the recipient include (1) overall contribution to scholarship in interpersonal communication\, (2) importance of that work in extending/altering our understanding of interpersonal communication processes and outcomes\, (3) the quality of the work he or she has contributed\, (4) the time span of the contributions\, and (5) the ways in which the person has worked to practice effective interpersonal communication through mentoring\, teaching\, public work\, and/or service. \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award for $500.  \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the nominee. Self-nominations are also encouraged.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nOne detailed nomination letter arguing for why the nominee ought to be recognized for the award.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae.\nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website. \nCommittee Members\n	Andrew S. Rancer\, University of Akron\n	Christina G. Yoshimura\, University of Montana\n	Erin Brummett\, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania – Bloomsburg\n	Jenna McNallie\, Augsburg University \n\nMarsha Houston Award\n\nThe award honors Dr. Marsha Houston noted African American feminist communication scholar who was instrumental in helping raise and duly ensure recognition of the collective academic voices of African American women and other women of color in conventional feminist communication.  \nThe award will be given to scholar junior to mid-level career woman scholar whose scholarship and research\, teaching\, service and advocacy to academe and their local communities (especially as it pertains to activism) embodies critically examining social justice issues\, diversity/inclusion\, equity. Diversity would include any focus on marginalized or un(der)represented populations and initiative to problem solved improve local\, regional\, national\, or global community. \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $500.   \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the nominee. Self-nominations are also encouraged.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nNomination letter no longer than one page.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae.\nDocumentation of Scholarly Activity.\nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members\n	Trina Wright-Dixon\, Chair\, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\n	Barbara L. Baker\, University of Texas\, Dallas\n	Nickesia Gordon\, Rochester Institute of Technology \n\nOrlando L. Taylor Distinguished Scholarship Award in Africana Communication\n\nThe Orlando L. Taylor Distinguished Scholarship Award in Africana Communication recognizes a scholar whose body of work demonstrates a sustained commitment and significant\, enduring contribution to the study of African American and/or the African Diaspora communication and culture. Evaluation of nominations will focus on evidence of excellent scholarly achievement\, degree of originality of arguments\, and evidence of impact. This award is named in honor of Orlando L. Taylor\, NCA’s first African American president.  \nThe recipient will receive a plaque and monetary award of $700.   \nNominees must be current members of NCA and current or retired tenured faculty members at accredited colleges or universities. Nominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are encouraged.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter specifying the scholarly contribution the nominee has made to African American and/or African Diaspora communication and culture.  \nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae.\nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nSelection Committee Members\n	Rockell Brown\, Chair\, Texas Southern University \n	Tia Tyree\, Howard University\n	Kandace Harris\, California State University Northridge \n\nStephen E. Lucas Debut Publication Award\n\nThe Stephen E. Lucas Debut Publication Award seeks to encourage and reward new scholars in the communication discipline. It aims to identify and hold up for praise a contribution to the discipline by an author or authors publishing their first scholarly book or essay. Scholars who have not previously received publication credit as an author or co-author of a refereed book\, book chapter\, or journal article (including articles in electronic-only journals) may submit their work. Book reviews\, encyclopedia entries\, and essays published in conference proceedings are not counted as publications regarding eligibility for this award.  \nTo be eligible\, a work must have been published during the previous calendar year. Authors who meet the eligibility criteria can be at any level of professional development\, from undergraduate students to full professors. All authors of the submitted work must meet the eligibility criteria. Submissions may address any area of communication research and may employ any methodology. They will be judged on their ability to open new fields of research for the discipline\, for their potential to influence research in a particular area of the discipline\, and/or for their potential to become standard reading for scholars in the discipline.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award of $1\,500.   \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are encouraged.  \nThe nomination must include the following material: \n\nA nomination letter stating why the nominated work is deserving of the award. The letter must also include a statement attesting that the author has not received publication credit for any previous books\, book chapters\, or journal articles\, including articles in journals outside the communication discipline. \nA copy of the nominated work.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae.\n\nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website. \n	  \n	Committee Members\n	Kyle Christensen\, Chair\, Huntingdon College\n	Flora Khoo\, Regent University \n	Kimberly Embacher-Martin\, Rhode Island College  \n\n\nAwards for IDEA Initiatives\n\nIDEA Engagement Award\n\nThe IDEA Engagement Award offers recognition for efforts and activities to engage communities in work that enhances inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, or access. Such engagement may be evaluated by the direct impacts or effects of such engagement (measured in different ways)\, or on sustainability and empowerment work that ensures change over the long term. This work may reflect the application of communication theories\, pedagogy\, or direct action to create positive community change. Since there is another IDEA award focusing specifically on research\, this award highlights activity that may be drawing on research but can also be work done teaching or directly engaging within a community. Finally\, this award may offer recognition for individuals working on specific projects or for engagement and activism that reflects a more extended career of commitment.  \nGiven the breadth and scope of IDEA\, research and engagement may be focused on a variety of issues surrounding inclusion in different environments and cultures\, diversity across multiple characteristics\, equity in structure and human relations\, and access that may be related to something physical or mental or issues of voice\, presence\, and agency\, among others.  \nRecipients must be members of NCA that exhibit a strong record of research relating to inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, or access.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award for $500.  \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials:  \n\nA nomination letter stating why the person should be recognized.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV).\nNo less than one and no more than three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members\n	IDEA Council:\n	James L. Cherney\, Chair\, University of Nevada\, Reno\n	Anjuli J. Brekke\, University of Washington\n	Lisa Calvente\, University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill\n	Elizabeth Desnoyers-Colas\, Georgia Southern University \n	Deryl Johnson\, Kutztown University \n	Liahnna Stanley\, Arizona State University\n	Julie-Ann Scott-Pollock\, University of North Carolina\, Wilmington\n	Aya Diab\, University of South Florida\n	Badu Smith\, San Francisco State University \n\nIDEA Scholarship Award \n\nThe IDEA Scholarship Award offers recognition for scholarly engagement with inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and access. Such engagement may be evaluated for the depth and development of an extended research program\, or on the impact of ideas and innovation on the discipline\, or both. There are no methodological or paradigmatic preferences identified as prerequisites for this award\, as these issues transcend much of the human experience. Since there is another IDEA Award focused on community engagement\, this award is more explicitly about research\, the diffusion and importance of a research program\, and bringing new insight and understanding to the discipline.  \nGiven the breadth and scope of IDEA\, research may be focused on a variety of issues surrounding inclusion in different environments and cultures\, diversity across multiple characteristics\, equity in structure and human relations\, and access that may be related to something physical or mental or issues of voice\, presence\, and agency\, among others.  \nRequirements: Recipients must be members of NCA that exhibit a strong record of research relating to inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, or access.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award for $500.  \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials:  \n\nA nomination letter stating why the person should be recognized.\nCopy of nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV).\nNo less than one and no more than three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members\n	IDEA Council:\n	James L. Cherney\, Chair\, University of Nevada\, Reno\n	Anjuli J. Brekke\, University of Washington\n	Lisa Calvente\, University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill\n	Elizabeth Desnoyers-Colas\, Georgia Southern University \n	Deryl Johnson\, Kutztown University \n	Liahnna Stanley\, Arizona State University\n	Julie-Ann Scott-Pollock\, University of North Carolina\, Wilmington\n	Aya Diab\, University of South Florida\n	Badu Smith\, San Francisco State University \n\nShawn D. Long IDEA Program Award\n\nThe Shawn D. Long IDEA Program Award honors the career contributions towards inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and access from long time NCA member Shawn D. Long. The award offers recognition for programmatic and organizational efforts to enhance inclusion\, diversity\, equity and access. Some programs and departments make the extra effort to be inclusive and welcoming\, some work to shift the culture of their campus environment\, and some are engaged in broader activities that may affect local\, regional\, national\, and international populations.  \nSince there are many ways to demonstrate a programmatic commitment to inclusion\, diversity\, equity and access\, this award will be based in part on markers of such activity developed by the NCA Inclusivity Task Force.  \nIDEA Indicators list for evaluating programmatic efforts:  \nPlan\, Goals\, and Assessment  \n\nHas developed a diversity plan based on input from students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and other relevant constituents\, with a clear timetable for implementation. \nHas identified specific\, realistic\, and measurable goals for faculty and student diversity\, has a clearly articulated assessment plan\, and can point to progress toward meeting or exceeding those goals. \nHas identified specific\, realistic\, and measurable goals for making diversity and inclusivity an integral and infused component of instruction (inside and outside the classroom)\, and can point to progress toward meeting or exceeding those goals. \nHas identified specific\, realistic\, and measurable goals for making diversity and inclusivity an integral component of departmental culture (outside of faculty/student diversity and instruction) in ways other than those identified above (e.g.\, partnerships with HBCUs\, incentives to bring in diverse voices into the classroom). \n\nStructure and Training  \n\nHas a standing committee in the department that is focused on issues of IDEA. \nHas taken steps to ensure faculty\, students\, and staff are well trained on issues of IDEA. \nHas made exposure to issues of inclusivity and diversity a central aspect of both its undergraduate and (if relevant) graduate program. \nHas taken active steps to create and maintain an inclusive classroom environment for all its students. \nHas clearly articulated mentorship plans for students (graduate and/or undergraduate)\, faculty\, and/or staff of color. \n\nDiffusion and Communication  \n\nHas made its diversity strategic plan easily accessible (e.g.\, website\, brochures\, programs). \nUses its online and/or social media presence to bring awareness of its commitment to diversity. \n\nActivities  \n\nHas undertaken scholarly or professional project initiatives to create a more diverse and inclusive climate (e.g.\, grants\, community partnerships\, invited speakers\, colloquium series). \nActively supports and promotes research and instruction on issues of IDEA. \nHas concretely/directly supported campus and/or community programs/efforts/initiatives/service projects geared toward improving the lives of diverse communities. \nHas faculty members\, staff\, and/or students involved in programs\, committees\, and/or decision-making bodies on campus\, off-campus\, and/or at the national and/or disciplinary levels with direct relevance to IDEA efforts. \nHas active and ongoing engagements with community organizations advocating for structurally disadvantaged populations. \nHas received recognition for its efforts toward making the department\, the university\, and/or the community a more diverse and inclusive environment. \n\nThe nomination must include the following materials:  \n\nA nomination letter from the Program Head with a summary of the case for receiving the award.\nA brief five-to-eight-page report that offers evidence supporting some or all the “indicators of inclusivity” listed below. \nA letter of support from the Dean\, Provost or Leader of the unit to which the Head of the submitted Program reports. If reporting lines are split\, a letter from each reporting line is preferred. \n\nSubmission Information \n	Nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members\n	IDEA Council:\n	James L. Cherney\, Chair\, University of Nevada\, Reno\n	Anjuli J. Brekke\, University of Washington\n	Lisa Calvente\, University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill\n	Elizabeth Desnoyers-Colas\, Georgia Southern University \n	Deryl Johnson\, Kutztown University \n	Liahnna Stanley\, Arizona State University\n	Julie-Ann Scott-Pollock\, University of North Carolina\, Wilmington\n	Aya Diab\, University of South Florida\n	Badu Smith\, San Francisco State University \n\n\nAwards for Outstanding Service\n\nEverett Hughes Holle Award for Social Justice and Community Engagement (NEW FOR 2024)\n\nApproved by the NCA Executive Committee of the Legislative Assembly in January 2024. \nThe award was established thanks to an endowment by the Holle Center for Communication Arts at The University of Alabama. \nThe award recognizes individual communication scholars and professionals whose work centers community service and applied scholarship that promotes democracy\, diversity\, and creative expression. The award will recognize community-based work that is directed toward creating democratic and equitable outcomes for the most marginalized\, and/or humanizing difference through a hands-on approach that seeks to respond\, bridge and/or confront issues of social injustice and indignity and engage in activism aimed at improving the lives and conditions of others\, through education\, engagement\, or embodiment.   \nThe award is named after Brigadier General Everett Hughes Holle who served in the US Army and headed its Radio\, TV\, and Motion Picture Department. Holle is the namesake of the interdisciplinary Holle Center for Communication Arts at the University of Alabama\, which focuses on the promotion of creativity and social justice in communication and storytelling. \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $1\,000 in 2024.  \nEligibility \n\nNominees must be a member of NCA.\nUndergraduate and graduate students are not eligible for the award.\nThe award can be won more than once\, but recipients of the awards are not eligible to re-apply for at least five years after winning and cannot earn the award multiple times for the same project.\nService-learning projects that are an extension of a course ae not eligible for the award. \nNominations must be sent by someone well acquainted with the nominee’s qualifications. Self-nominations are also encouraged. \n\nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter (no more than 2 pages) that describes the nominee’s commitment to community service that addresses some form or aspect of social justice (specified) through service\, repair\, reform\, or advocacy. A sustained example with substantiated evidence of impact is encouraged. The nomination can include supplementary support materials (photos\, websites\, or other documents) as an addendum. \nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae \nA letter of recommendation from at least one\, but no more than three reference(s) familiar with the nominee’s qualifications or the specified project (an award nominator may not serve as a reference). Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nThe following criteria will be used in the selection process:  \n\nThe applicant has made a significant and public contribution to a social justice problem in a creative and inspiring way\, and has involved local community members\, co-participants\, and/or stakeholders in some aspect of service and involvement aimed at sustainability and long-term impact. \nThere is an effort at public education\, awareness and dissemination of information embedded in the project (teachers working exclusively with their students on service-learning projects will not be eligible for this award); \nThere has been sustained engagement and commitment for at least one consecutive year; \nThere is demonstrated evidence of impact on the community and/or discipline.\n\nSubmission Information \n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members \n	TBD \n\nRobert J. Kibler Memorial Award\n\nThe Robert J. Kibler Memorial Award recognizes NCA members who have demonstrated dedication to excellence\, commitment to the profession\, concern for others\, vision of what could be\, acceptance of diversity\, and forthrightness.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award of $500.   \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following material: \n\nA nomination letter stating why the person should be recognized.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae.\nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website. \n	 \n	Committee Members\n	Patrice Buzzanell\, University of South Florida\n	Jayne Cubbage\, Bowie State University\n	Ronald Jackson\, University of Miami \n\nSamuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award\n\nThe Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to both NCA and the profession. The award will be presented to the person judged to have made the greatest contribution to the Association and to the profession during their career.  \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award for $500.  \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the nominee’s qualifications. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.  \nThe nomination must include the following materials: \n\nA nomination letter stating why the person should be recognized.\nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae.\nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal.\n\nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \n	  \n	Committee Members\n	Patrice Buzzanell\, University of South Florida\n	Jayne Cubbage\, Bowie State University\n	Ronald Jackson\, University of Miami \n\n\nAwards for Distinguished Career\n\nDistinguished Scholar Award\n\nThe NCA Distinguished Scholar Award was created in 1991 to recognize NCA members for a lifetime of scholarly achievement in the study of human communication. Recipients are selected to showcase the communication profession. \nThe awards are for a distinguished “career\,” operationally defined as a person who has at least 20 complete years of scholarly contributions since their Ph.D. was awarded. This keeps the membership limited to scholars showing a long-term commitment but does not limit the awardees to those of a particular age. These awards should\, however\, be considered “select”—only the people who we would present to others to showcase our profession. Breadth in the selection process should be considered\, but it should not in any way override the quality considerations. One award each year may be posthumous. \nNominations can be made by any current NCA member. Self-nominations will not be considered. Nominations of living scholars must include the following: \n\nA brief statement\, not to exceed one page\, in which the nominator contextualizes the nominee’s record as presented in the C.V. The brief statement should be unsigned and should not reveal the identity of the nominator. \nCurriculum vitae of the person being nominated.\n\nA CV is not required in cases of a posthumous nomination. \nNo letters of reference or third-party endorsements of nominations will be accepted. \nThe recipient(s) will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award of $500.  \nSubmission Information\n	All nominations for this award must be submitted through the NCA website.  \nCommittee Members\n	Mohan Dutta\, Massey University \n	Kesha Morant Williams\, Elizabethtown College \n\n\nLambda Pi Eta Awards\n\nSee the call for nominations
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SUMMARY:Call for Interest Group Award Nominations
DESCRIPTION:NEW THIS YEAR: Submit your nomination for Interest Group Awards online! In 2025\, all interest group awards will be moving to NCA’s online submission portal. This year\, we had 17 Interest Groups elect to move their awards process online. If you do not see the name of your Interest Group below\, visit the NCA Interest Group Hompage to contact the chair about the nomination submission process for your group.  \n*** \nMembers are invited to submit nominations for the following awards. Nominations\, unless specified\, must be submitted through the NCA nomination portal. Please read the applicable call for more information. The deadline for all nominations is May 31. \nAward descriptions\, nomination criteria\, and submission information can be found by clicking on the name of the award below. All nominees will be informed of the results in September. \nGeneral questions about the award process can be sent to ncainterestgroups@natcom.org.  \n  \nNominate Now! \n\nAmerican Studies Division\nThe American Studies Division of the National Communication Association is soliciting submissions for awards in American Studies communication scholarship. Electronic submissions of the manuscript should be submitted through the NCA portal\, accompanied by a cover letter articulating why the submission warrants recognition by the American Studies Division. Submissions may also include supporting materials such as additional letters of recommendation for awarding the recognition.  \nThe following awards are open for submissions\, including self-nominations.  \n\nOutstanding Article in American Studies\n\nRecognizes an outstanding scholarly article in Communication and American Studies completed between August 1\, 2022 – May 31\, 2024. \n\nOutstanding Book in American Studies\n\nRecognizes an outstanding book in Communication and American Studies published between August 1\, 2022 – May 31\, 2024. \n\nOutstanding Doctoral Dissertation in American Studies\n\nRecognizes an outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Communication and American Studies completed between August 1\, 2022 – May 31\, 2024. \n\nOutstanding MA Thesis in American Studies\n\nRecognizes an outstanding MA Thesis in Communication and American Studies completed between August 1\, 2022 – May 31\, 2024. \n\n\n\nArgumentation and Forensics Division \nThe Argumentation and Forensics Division of the National Communication Association (NCA) invites nominations for several awards presented by the division at its annual business meeting at the NCA National Convention.  \n\nArticle of the Year Award\n\nThis shall be awarded to the refereed and published research article that most substantially shaped the discipline’s conceptualization of argumentation the year prior.  The article may appear in any peer-reviewed academic journal\, but its content must explicitly focus on argumentation and/or forensics studies. \n\nBook of the Year Award\n\nThis shall be awarded to a published\, academic book that substantially advances the discipline’s conceptualization of argumentation and/or forensics in the year prior.  Its content must explicitly focus on argumentation and/or forensics studies.   \n\nEducator of the Year Award\n\nThis shall be awarded to an individual who as exhibited a strong and consistent commitment to excellence in argumentation and/or forensics education through any combination of teaching\, coaching\, mentoring\, supervising\, and innovating in and beyond the classroom. \n\nTop Thesis/Dissertation Award\n\nThis shall be awarded to the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation submission that most significantly advances\, furthers\, and/or challenges the discipline’s understanding of argumentation and/or forensics. The thesis or dissertation must have been completed and accepted in the previous year. \n\n\nSubmission Information: \nNominations or self-nominations are welcome and must be from a member of the NCA Argumentation and Forensics Division to be eligible for award consideration. \nNomination materials should include:  \n\nA letter of nomination that provides a brief rationale and explanation of the significance of the nominated book/article/thesis/dissertation /educator to excellence in argumentation research and/or pedagogy. \nA PDF version of the peer-reviewed published article/book. If a dissertation/thesis is an electronic copy\, indicate completion/acceptance by the school/university. \nAuthor(s) names\, institutional affiliations\, and email addresses. \n\nPlease compile your nomination materials into a single PDF file.  \nQuestions about the awards or submission processes should be directed to:  \nHeather Walters\, J.D.\nChair of the NCA Argumentation and Forensics Division\nMissouri State University\nheatherwalters@missouristate.edu \nBasic Course Division\nThe Basic Course Division (BCD) of the National Communication Association (NCA) seeks nominations for the several awards that will be presented at the NCA convention if there is a nominee selected by the BCD Leadership Committee. \nQuestions about the award or submission process should be directed to:  \nDr. Jessica R. Snitko \nImmediate Past Chair of the Basic Course Division \nEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University \nwelchj18@erau.edu  \n\nDistinguished Article Award\n\nThe Basic Course Division (BCD) of the National Communication Association (NCA) seeks nominations for the Distinguished Article Award that will be presented at the NCA convention if there is a nominee selected by the BCD Leadership Committee. This is not an annual award.  \nDescription \nEstablished in 2013\, the Distinguished Article Award recognizes one outstanding published scholarly article that contributes significantly to the administrative\, delivery\, or curricular aspects of the basic course.   \nTo be eligible for the Distinguished Article award\, the article must be:   \n\nA published article in a peer-reviewed scholarly outlet at least three years prior to consideration; \nPrimarily focused on theory\, practices\, and/or research related to the basic communication course. \n\nSubmission Information \nNominations or self-nominations are welcome and must be from a BCD member.* \nNomination packets should include:  \n\nA letter of nomination that provides a brief rationale and explanation of the significance of the nominated article to the advancement of theory and/or research in instructional communication or communication education and how it directly relates to the basic communication course. The letter should not exceed two pages; \nA PDF version of the peer-reviewed published article; \nAuthor(s) names\, institutional affiliations\, and email addresses of the nominated article.\n\nPlease compile your nomination letter and article into a single PDF file.  \n\nDon Yoder Distinguished Faculty Award\n\nThe Basic Course Division (BCD) of the National Communication Association (NCA) seeks nominations for the Distinguished Faculty Award that will be presented at the NCA convention if there is a nominee selected by the BCD Leadership Committee. This is not an annual award. \nDescription \nEstablished in 2013\, the Don Yoder Distinguished Faculty Award recognizes a current or former basic course instructor or director who has demonstrated a commitment to the basic course in any format\, made significant contributions to the development of a strong basic course program through research\, training or assessment\, and has evidence of teaching excellence in the basic course over a prolonged period of time that transcends nationally.   \nThe eligibility requirements for the Don Yoder Distinguished Faculty award are as follows:   \n\nFaculty member must have at least fifteen years of experience working with the basic course; \nA minimum of five of those years must be administering the basic course. In certain circumstances where a department does not have a formal Basic Course Director/Coordinator\, an individual may be considered if they can demonstrate a clear leadership role in the basic course at their institution; and \nThe 15/5-year time frame excludes graduate teaching/research assistantships associated with the basic communication course. \n\nSubmission Information \nNominations or self-nominations are welcome and must be from a BCD member(s).  \nNomination packets should include:  \n\nA letter of nomination that provides a brief rationale explaining the qualities of the nominee. The letter should not exceed two pages. \nTwo letters of support from colleagues must accompany the letter of nomination. \nOther supplemental materials that provide evidence of the candidate’s nomination. Examples include evidence of teaching excellence\, Curriculum Vita\, and/or letters of support from former students. \nNominated faculty’s name\, institutional affiliation\, and email address  \nThe winner of this award must be a current BCD member\, or if retired\, previously a BCD member during her/his career.  \n\nPlease compile your nomination letter and article into a single PDF file.  \n\nProgram of Excellence Award\n\nThe Basic Course Division of the National Communication Association seeks nominations for the Program of Excellence Award that will be presented at the NCA convention if there is a nominee selected by the BCD Leadership Committee. This is not an annual award.  \nDescription \nEstablished in 2007\, the purpose of this award is to recognize the distinctive excellence of basic communication course programs and to identify programs that can serve as best practice models for other programs across the United States.   \nThe Program of Excellence Award may be awarded annually to one program in each of the following categories:   \n1.    Predominately GTA supported (more than half of sections taught by GTAs)  \n	2.    Non-predominately GTA supported (less than half of sections taught by GTAs)   \nNominated programs may focus on any introductory communication course\, including public speaking\, hybrid\, or interpersonal; other approaches to the basic course will be considered.  \nSubmission Information \nPlease use the questions on the application form to guide preparation of your portfolio nomination packet. Also include relevant faculty names\, institutional affiliations\, and email addresses.  \nThe entire nomination packet should be compiled into a single PDF file.  \n  \nApplication Guidelines\nThe Program of Excellence proposal packet should include all the information requested below. Please ensure the nomination packet is clear\, complete\, and specific. \nDirections \nUse one-inch margins with 12-point type\, single-spaced\, and left justified. If situations arise in which you feel that exceptions must be made to this application template\, please contact the chair of the review committee for authorization.   \n\nDescription of the Nominated Program of Excellence (2-page length maximum) \n\nProvide an overall description of your program \nPlease indicate if this is a predominately GTA supported program or non- predominately GTA supported  \n\n\nRationale (3-page length maximum) \n\nHow is this program distinctive? \nWhy should this program be recognized as a Program of Excellence? \nHow does it further NCA’s mission? \n\n\nDepartments\, Programs\, and Personnel (2-page length maximum) \n\nDescribe personnel\, campus areas of collaboration and the roles they play \nList all personnel \n\n\nGoals of the Nominated Program (4-page length maximum) \n\nDescribe the mission of the program in terms of how it meets specific goals and objectives for your academic unit\, your university\, etc. \n\n\nOutcomes of the Nominated Program (6-page length maximum) \n\nHow is your course/program assessed annually? \nProvide specific examples of programmatic development based on assessment results \n\n\n Endorsements (10-page length maximum) \n\nThe department chair and\, if desired\, other academic officers for participating programs must indicate their support of the proposed program \nThese can be in the form of letters\, and should not exceed 2-pages per letter \n\n\n\n\nTextbook of Distinction Award\n\nThe Basic Course Division (BCD) of the National Communication Association (NCA) seeks nominations for the Textbook of Distinction Award that will be presented at the NCA convention if a candidate is selected by the BCD Leadership Committee. This is not an annual award.   \nDescription \nEstablished in 2013\, the Textbook of Distinction Award recognizes a basic course textbook in public speaking\, interpersonal\, hybrid or custom content areas. Awards are given for a specific edition\, not a series of editions for a textbook\, and future editions are able to be submitted for consideration\, but these editions must demonstrate significant revision and adaptation from the edition which received the award. Additionally\, customized textbooks are eligible and considered distinct publications from the source textbook. To be eligible for the award\, the textbook must be in use for at least two academic years\, and if not a custom textbook\, must be in use at a minimum of three institutions.   \nSubmission Information \nNominations or self-nominations are welcome and must be from a BCD member(s).*  \nNomination packets should include:  \n\nA letter of nomination that provides a brief rationale for why the textbook is deserving of the award; \nNominated faculty names\, institutional affiliations\, and email addresses.  \nEvidence of the uniqueness of the textbook’s approach to the basic communication course; \nEvidence of textbook impact (e.g.\, adoption data\, citation data\, student performance data); \nA copy of the book itself (a separate copy of an Instructor’s Edition if applicable and available\, as well as ancillaries for instructors using the book); and \nQualities that indicate the textbook’s adaptation to the context for which it is produced.  \n\nPlease compile your nomination letter and article into a single PDF file.    \n* Please note that the author and co-authors of the nominated textbook are not required to be BCD members.  \n\n\n\nEnvironmental Communication Division\nThe Environmental Communication Division (ECD) of the National Communication Association (NCA) invites nominations for our 2024 Awards. \nBoth self- and peer-nominations are encouraged for all the award categories. The list of previous award winners is available on the NCA website page for ECD: https://www.natcom.org/awards/environmental-communication-division.  \nAll questions should be sent to ECD Immediate-Past President and Awards Committee Chair\, Dr. Carlos A. Tarin (catarin@utep.edu).  \n\nCatalina de Onís Dissertation Award in Environmental Communication\n\nNominations are based on the following criteria: \n\nPublication or dissertation occurred or was successfully defended and filed during the prior two years: between May 31\, 2022\, and May 1\, 2024; \nAn electronic copy of the nomination (book\, book chapter\, article\, or dissertation). \nNomination letter (Word or PDF format)\, which should not exceed 2 pages to explain how the nomination meets the criteria for that award\, including: \nConfirmation that the author(s) is a current member of the ECD \nThe nomination addresses significant scholarly questions about the relationship between communication (or a subfield) and the environment with the potential to influence future research in its contributions to the field \nThe nomination demonstrates exceptional methodological\, theoretical\, and/or analytical appropriate to its mode of inquiry \n\nNote: you may include multiple signatures\, but we do not expect multiple letters. \n\nChristine L. Oravec Journal Article Award in Environmental Communication\n\nNominations are based on the following criteria: \n\nPublication or dissertation occurred or was successfully defended and filed during the prior two years: between May 31\, 2022\, and May 1\, 2024; \nAn electronic copy of the nomination (book\, book chapter\, article\, or dissertation). \nNomination letter (Word or PDF format)\, which should not exceed 2 pages to explain how the nomination meets the criteria for that award\, including: \nConfirmation that the author(s) is a current member of the ECD \nThe nomination addresses significant scholarly questions about the relationship between communication (or a subfield) and the environment with the potential to influence future research in its contributions to the field \nThe nomination demonstrates exceptional methodological\, theoretical\, and/or analytical appropriate to its mode of inquiry \n\nNote: you may include multiple signatures\, but we do not expect multiple letters. \n\nJ. Robert Cox Award in Environmental Communication & Civic Engagement\n\nThe Cox Award is a means of recognizing the substantial environmental civic engagement achievements of members of the ECD. Such achievements could include working with various publics on environmental concerns such as leading non-profits\, developing communication materials\, engaging in creative artistic performances\, and related activities. \nCriteria used for the Cox Award include: exceptional public service to environmental issues through organizational leadership\, service\, and/or activism\, including engagement over several years at a regional\, national\, and/or international scale.  \n	Nominations should clarify how the person nominated has a record of exceptional “civic engagement” and how the candidate’s work meets that definition. Additionally\, the nomination should include the nominee’s CV.  \n\nStephen P. Depoe Book Chapter Award in Environmental Communication\n\nNominations are based on the following criteria: \n\nPublication or dissertation occurred or was successfully defended and filed during the prior two years: between May 31\, 2022\, and May 1\, 2024; \nAn electronic copy of the nomination (book\, book chapter\, article\, or dissertation). \nNomination letter (Word or PDF format)\, which should not exceed 2 pages to explain how the nomination meets the criteria for that award\, including: \nConfirmation that the author(s) is a current member of the ECD \nThe nomination addresses significant scholarly questions about the relationship between communication (or a subfield) and the environment with the potential to influence future research in its contributions to the field \nThe nomination demonstrates exceptional methodological\, theoretical\, and/or analytical appropriate to its mode of inquiry \n\nNote: you may include multiple signatures\, but we do not expect multiple letters.  \n\nTarla Rai Peterson Book Award in Environmental Communication\n\nNominations are based on the following criteria: \n\nPublication or dissertation occurred or was successfully defended and filed during the prior two years: between May 31\, 2022\, and May 1\, 2024; \nAn electronic copy of the nomination (book\, book chapter\, article\, or dissertation). \nNomination letter (Word or PDF format)\, which should not exceed 2 pages to explain how the nomination meets the criteria for that award\, including: \nConfirmation that the author(s) is a current member of the ECD \nThe nomination addresses significant scholarly questions about the relationship between communication (or a subfield) and the environment with the potential to influence future research in its contributions to the field \nThe nomination demonstrates exceptional methodological\, theoretical\, and/or analytical appropriate to its mode of inquiry \n\nNote: you may include multiple signatures\, but we do not expect multiple letters. \n\n\n\nEthnography Division\nThe Ethnography Division of the National Communication Association (NCA) invites nominations for the 2024 Ethnography Division Awards. All nominees must be members of the Ethnography Division both at the time of nomination and when receiving the award. In line with division bylaws and in conjunction with the approval by the membership of career-oriented awards\, nominations will be accepted for the following categories:       \n\nScholarship Award: Best Book Award\n\nAll nominations should include a cover letter or letter of support specifying the award being sought and highlighting the qualifications and/or merit of the nominated work. Self-nominations are welcome.  \nCopyright Dates: 2022-2023 \n\nScholarship Award: Best Book Chapter Award\n\nAll nominations should include a cover letter or letter of support specifying the award being sought and highlighting the qualifications and/or merit of the nominated work. Self-nominations are welcome.  \nCopyright Dates: 2022-2023 \n\nScholarship Award: Best Journal Article Award\n\nAll nominations should include a cover letter or letter of support specifying the award being sought and highlighting the qualifications and/or merit of the nominated work. Self-nominations are welcome.  \nJournal volumes with dates in 2022-2023 \n\nScholarship Award: Best Special Journal Award\n\nAll nominations should include a cover letter or letter of support specifying the award being sought and highlighting the qualifications and/or merit of the nominated work. Self-nominations are welcome. \nJournal volumes with dates in 2022-2023 \n  \n\nScholarship Award: Best Visual/Aural Ethnography Award\n\nAll nominations should include a cover letter or letter of support specifying the award being sought and highlighting the qualifications and/or merit of the nominated work. Self-nominations are welcome. \nCopyright Dates: 2022-2023 \n\nStudent Award: Dissertation Award for Excellence in Ethnographic Research in a Doctoral Dissertation\n\nAll nominations should include a cover letter or letter of support specifying the award being sought and highlighting the qualifications and/or merit of the nominated work. Self-nominations are welcome.  \nDissertation fully completed within 2022-2023 \n\nCareer Award: Legacy Scholar\n\nThe Legacy Scholar Career Award is a lifetime achievement award\, with the requirement that the most recent degree was attained prior 2003.  \nFor the Career Awards\, submit one letter of nomination (self-nominations are welcome)\, a current curriculum vitae\, and up to 3 pieces of scholarship or artistry that represent the candidate’s full body of work. As a matter of fairness\, please do not submit any extra materials. Winners for these awards are selected primarily based on outstanding contributions to ethnographic scholarship and artistry\, although teaching and mentoring as well as service related to ethnography are also to be considered.  \n\n\nAlthough any NCA member may nominate a work\, the authors of the nominated works must be registered members of the Ethnography Division at the time of nomination and at the time of receiving the award. \nPlease reach out to Abby Arnold-Patti with questions: abbyarnoldpatti@gmail.com  \n\nFamily Communication Division \n\nDawn O. Braithwaite Distinguished Book Award and Article Award\n\nBook Award\nThe Dawn O. Braithwaite Distinguished Book Award seeks to recognize outstanding scholarly texts that contribute significantly to the field of family communication. To be eligible for the award\, a book must be either an authored or edited scholarly volume focusing on family communication whose publication date is at least five years prior to the date of the award (thus\, books whose publication date is 2019 or earlier are eligible to compete for the 2024 award). The principal focus of the text must be on theory and/or research related to communication within families\, communication about families\, or communication between families and other entities. Undergraduate textbooks are not eligible to compete for the award.   \nJournal Award\nThe Distinguished Journal Article Award seeks to recognize outstanding scholarly journal articles that contribute significantly to the field of family communication. To be eligible for the award\, an article must have been published in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal at least five years prior to the date of the award (thus\, articles whose publication date is 2019 or earlier are eligible to compete for the 2024 award). The principal focus of the article must be on theory and/or research related to communication within families\, communication about families\, or communication between families and other entities. Book chapters\, book reviews\, non-peer reviewed scholarly articles\, and articles published in non- academic outlets are not eligible to compete for the award.   \nNominations\nNominations by members of FCD (including self-nominations) are welcome. The authors or editors of nominated books and articles are not required to be members of FCD. The FCD encourages nominations of books and articles written by scholars representing people of color or other marginalized groups whose work might have been overlooked or underappreciated in the past. Nomination packets should include: A nomination letter of no more than two typed pages providing a brief rationale and explanation of the significance of the nominated piece to the advancement of family communication theory and/or research; Copies of the nominated work (electronic preferred but hard copies accepted); Any published reviews of the work.   \nPlease direct all questions to:  \nHaley Horstman \n	University of Missouri \n	horstmanh@missouri.edu  \n\nKathleen M. Galvin Family Communication Distinguished Teaching and Mentoring Award\n\nThe award is named for Kathleen M. Galvin (1943-2021) who was a founding member and leader of the field of family communication and the FCD Division at NCA. She was a ground-breaking\, innovative\, and caring teacher and scholar\, was a mentor dedicated to undergraduate and graduate students at Northwestern University. Dr. Galvin served as a valued informal mentor to many students and young scholars across the field of family communication. Dr. Galvin developed and taught some of the earliest family communication courses and in 1982 co-authored the inaugural family communication textbook. In addition\, Dr. Galvin was a disciplinary leader in instructional communication\, serving on important early teaching task forces\, as Director of NCA’s Educational Policies Board\, and on the NCA Executive Committee.  \nApplication Process and Materials \nAward applicants will be (a) a member of the NCA Family Communication Division at the time of nomination\, (b) 20 years past earning the terminal degree\, and (c) teaching family communication at any college or university level institution.  \nSubmission Materials \n\nA letter of nomination (self-nominations are welcomed) that outlines the nominee’s career-length contributions to both family communication teaching and mentoring; \nOne or two letters of support from people familiar with the nominee’s family communication teaching and mentoring contributions (two pages maximum each)\,  \nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV);   \nA teaching self-reflection document authored by the award candidate that supplements the CV. This document will highlight the candidate’s teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching and mentoring contributions. The document will include a description of how the candidate has worked to increase students’ understanding of the role of communication in creating\, enacting\, and changing families and the diversity of family experiences. (5 pages double-spaced maximum)   \n\nSelection Criteria \nThe selection committee will judge a candidate’s nomination packet based on the alignment of the candidate’s teaching philosophy and sustained instructional practices that advance the goals of the award. The committee will consider evidence of an accomplished family communication teacher and mentor whose work the (a) provides breadth and depth of instructional contributions to the family communication field; (b) represents significant breadth and depth of teaching and mentoring contributions to students that maximizes the central role of communication in family development\, enactment\, and change; and (b) develops groundbreaking\, innovative teaching practices that promote student understanding of the diversity of family experience and challenges.   \nFostering Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion \nKathleen M. Galvin was an early and central voice in stressing the diversity of family experiences and the central role of communication in navigating differences. Since the early days of her groundbreaking co-authored Family Communication: Cohesion and Change volume (1982)\, Galvin and colleagues defined families as occurring within and beyond biological and legal connections. Dr. Galvin pioneered work on what she labeled “discourse dependent families\,” representing families formed outside of cultural majority norms with a greater reliance on interaction to legitimize their family form internally and externally and develop their own functional roles and expectations.   \nA teaching and mentoring award named after Kathleen Galvin signals the value the FCD places on diverse concepts and theories\, underrepresented populations\, and the resistance of ideologies that impede equity and inclusion\, centering these ideals on what makes a family and the central role of communication in establishing and maintaining the breadth of family identities\, expectations\, and roles. With these commitments in mind\, the award committee will consider the extent to which the scholar’s work addresses issues of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion.   \nPlease direct any questions to:  \nKaitlin Phillips \n	Baylor University \n	Kaitlin_phillips@baylor.edu  \n\nLeslie A. Baxter Early Career Award\n\nThe Family Communication Division (FCD) seeks nominations for the Leslie A. Baxter Early Career Award. The Baxter Early Career Award seeks to recognize a scholar who has established an important role in shaping family communication research within eight years of having earned a Ph.D. degree. The scholar’s body of work must show promise that it will contribute significantly to the knowledge of family communication. The selection committee will judge a scholar’s contribution and promise based on productivity and the strength of the published work\, including its theoretical or conceptual foundation\, originality\, methodological rigor\, and impact. They will also consider the extent to which the scholar addresses issues of diversity\, equity\, and/or inclusion in their scholarship. The award winner will be honored at the FCD business meeting at the NCA convention.   \nThe following materials are required for the nomination: (a) a letter of nomination (self-nominations are welcomed)\, no longer than two pages in length\, that outlines the nominee’s scholarly contributions to family communication\, (b) no more than three but no less than one letter of support from people familiar with the nominee’s contributions\, (c) the nominee’s curriculum vitae\, and (c) links to three representative examples from the nominee’s body of work.   \nThe nominee must be a member of the Family Communication Division of NCA at the time of the nomination.   \nPlease direct all questions to:  \nHaley Horstman \n	University of Missouri \n	horstmanh@missouri.edu  \n\nSandra Petronio Dissertation Excellence Award\n\nThe Sandra Petronio Family Communication Dissertation Excellence Award is granted to a scholar who successfully defended a dissertation and/or graduated within the last academic year (from September 1\, 2022 to August 31\, 2023).    \nThe selection committee will evaluate nominations based on overall quality\, paying particular attention to (a) the creativity or originality of the work\, (b) the extent that the dissertation advances knowledge of family communication\, and (c) the level of methodological and theoretical rigor.    \nTo be eligible\, a dissertation must be nominated by a faculty member of the department in which the dissertation was completed. The nomination package must include a cover letter written by the dissertation advisor\, contact information for the nominee\, a dissertation summary (five pages maximum\, not including references\, tables\, etc.)\, and the complete dissertation.   \nPlease direct any questions to:   \nAmanda Holman \n	Creighton University \n	amandaholman@creighton.edu.   \n\n\nFeminist and Gender Studies Division\n\nBonnie Ritter Book Award\n\nThe Bonnie Ritter Book Award in Feminist/Women Studies in Communication is an annual award honoring a recently published scholarly book in the field of communication that interrogates questions related to feminism\, women studies\, and gender. Bonnie Ritter did most of the groundwork and was the primary organizer for the group of women scholars who formed the National Communication Association Women’s Caucus in 1971. The caucus’s success led\, more than a decade later\, to establishing NCA’s Feminist and Women Studies Division (The Feminist and Gender Studies Division as of 2020) so that feminist scholarship would have a formal and recognized home within NCA. This award is testament to the courage\, tenacity\, and intellectual imagination of Professor Ritter and her colleagues.     \nCriteria for the Bonnie Ritter Book Award  \nWe evaluate the nominations for the award on the basis of their quality\, relevancy\, commitment to social justice\, use of forward-thinking feminist\, woman-centered\, or queer methodologies\, intersectional commitments and a clear resistance to methodological practices that universalize women’s experience and/or center of whiteness. Authors working within all methodological perspectives are encouraged to apply. Submissions must be scholarly books\, both monographs and edited collections are accepted. Any book published between January 2022 and May 2024 is eligible. Self-nominations are encouraged.   \n\nOutstanding Article Award\n\nThe Feminist and Gender Studies Division of NCA’s Outstanding Article Award is an annual award honoring an author or authors of an outstanding scholarly article published in the field of Communication that interrogates questions related to feminism\, gender\, sexuality\, and/or women studies. The article should be nominated based on the originality of its contribution to the study of feminism\, gender\, and/or sexuality in communication and its commitment to intersectional analysis. To be eligible for this year’s award\, articles should have an official publication date that falls between January 2022 and May 2024. Articles published in scholarly journals or edited volumes will be considered. Nominations should include a copy of the article and a 1-2 page letter of nomination outlining the significance of the article for the study of feminism\, gender\, and/or sexuality in communication. Self-nominations are accepted. For consideration\, all materials must be received by June 15\, 2024. Nominees from previous years who were not selected previously may resubmit their nomination packets for consideration for up to three years. \n\nScholar-Activist Award\n\nThe Feminist and Gender Studies Division of NCA will honor a division member who has acted in communities or on their campuses to challenge\, resist\, or make progress in solving social injustice(s) that concerns scholars of feminism\, gender\, sexuality and/or women studies. We are especially interested in those nominees who address how multiple systems of oppression/exploitation interlock in their work/activism and who integrate the scholarly insights in their research and/or teaching with activist interventions. Nominations should include the nominee’s vita and a letter of nomination that narrates the significance of the scholar’s activism and how it may inform their own or other scholars’ work. For consideration\, all materials must be received by June 15\, 2024. Nominees from previous years who were not selected previously may resubmit their nomination packets for consideration for up to three years. \n\n\n\nGroup Communication Division\nThe Group Communication Division of the National Communication Association invites nominations for its annual awards. \nThe awards will be presented at the business meeting of the Group Communication Division at the 2024 NCA convention in New Orleans\, Louisiana.  \nSubmission Information: \nAll nomination materials for these awards should be uploaded as PDF files through the NCA National Office system.  If an e-copy of the book or monograph for the Ernest Bormann Research Award is not available\, please email Matt Koschmann (koschmann@colorado.edu) to receive mailing addresses. All nominations and materials must be received by Friday\, May 31st\, 2024. \nWe greatly appreciate the labor of our 2024 Awards Committee:  \nConnie Yuan (3rd year) \nLaura Martinez (2nd year)  \nKatie Kang (1st year) \n\nDennis Gouran Research Award\n\nDennis Gouran Research Award: Given to the author(s) of an outstanding article or chapter that focuses explicitly on group communication. The article or chapter can be published in a communication journal or edited book\, an interdisciplinary journal or edited book\, or a journal or edited book in another discipline. Self-nominations are encouraged.  \n\nA brief (150 words or less) summary that provides a rationale and explanation of the significance of the article or chapter to group communication theory\, research\, pedagogy\, and/or other practice; and \nA copy of the nominated article or chapter; and any published reviews of the nominated article or chapter. \n\nGeneral Eligibility Criteria:\n\nTo be eligible for this award\, the article\, chapter\, or book must have a 2022-2023 copyright date; \nThose submitting work for award consideration must be members of NCA’s Group Communication Division\, or must join the Division prior to receiving an award. \nNominations will be evaluated by the Division’s awards committee with regard to the article\, chapter\, book\, thesis\, or dissertation advancing group communication theory\, methods\, pedagogy\, and/or other practice (e.g.\, facilitation). In any given year\, the awards committee shall review nominations for the award\, and may forgo recognition based on the merits of the cases or the lack of nominees. \n\n\nErnest Bormann Research Award\n\nGiven to the author(s)/editor(s) of an outstanding scholarly book or monograph that focuses explicitly on group communication (textbooks are not eligible for this award). Self-nominations are encouraged.  \n\nA brief (150 words or less) summary that provides a rationale and explanation of the significance of the book or monograph to group communication theory\, research\, and/or practice; \nThree copies of the nominated book or monograph; and \nAny published reviews of the nominated book or monograph. \n\n\nLaura Crowell Thesis/Dissertation Award\n\nLaura Crowell Thesis/Dissertation Award: Given to the author of an outstanding thesis or dissertation that focuses explicitly on group communication. Nominations for this award should be submitted by a graduate advisor or committee member.    \n\nA brief (150 words or less) summary that provides a rationale and explanation of the significance of the thesis/dissertation to group communication theory\, research\, and/or practice; and \nA 25–35-page abstract of the thesis or dissertation or a 25–35-page representative chapter of that work. Theses or dissertations must have been defended from 2022-2023.  \n\n\nMarshall Scott Poole Career Achievement Award\n\nMarshall Scott Poole Career Achievement Award: Given to a scholar who has made outstanding\, sustained contributions over the course of their career to the study of group communication. Because the award may be presented to individuals who are no longer active scholars (or awarded posthumously) but whose work has made exemplary contributions\, the recipient need not be a current member of the Division\, but there should be evidence of long-standing involvement with NCA and/or the Division.  \nNominations for the Marshall Scott Poole Career Achievement Award should include:   \n\nAt least two letters of nomination from current or past NCA Group Communication Division members that address the judging criteria listed below; \nThe nominee’s most recent vitae; and  \nThree article-length examples of scholarship that exemplify the quality of the nominee’s work. \n\nNominations for the Career Achievement Award will be judged on the following criteria:  \n\nTheoretical/Conceptual\, Methodological\, and/or Practical Impact: Describe the nominee’s corpus of work\, explaining how the work has advanced the study of group communication. This statement must include evidence of the impact of the work on the field. \nAwards & Other Recognition: List awards\, grants\, and other forms of recognition that the nominee has received for professional accomplishments that are relevant to this award. \nService: Cite offices\, committees\, and other examples of the nominee’s service to the Group Communication Division\, NCA\, and other professional associations; community groups; and organizations. When discussing service outside the Division\, explain how the nominee’s involvement has advanced the interests and visibility of group communication scholarship. \n\nDuring the year following the presentation of the Career Achievement Award\, the Division’s program planner will organize a session at the NCA conference celebrating the work of the recipient. Those nominating the recipient\, along with the recipient (when possible)\, will be asked to deliver presentations describing the recipient’s work. \n	  \n\nJoann Keyton Service Award\n\nJoann Keyton Service Award: Given to the member of the Group Communication Division that has demonstrated exemplary service to the division\, NCA and the discipline. Self-nominations are encouraged.  \n\nA brief\, 150 words or less\, summary that provides a rationale and explanation of the significance of the nominees’ contribution to the NCA Group Communication Division.  \nAbbreviated 5-10 page CV that details teaching\, research and service activities in relation to the the study of group communication and the GCD of NCA \nAt least two letters of nomination from current or past NCA Group Communication Division members that demonstrate service to the division. \n\n\n\n\nHealth Communication Division\nAll awardees will be recognized at the Health Communication Division’s business meeting during the 2024 NCA convention. \nFor questions regarding submissions\, please email Immediate Past Chair Dr. Leandra H. Hernandez\, University of Utah at leandra.hernandez@utah.edu.   \n  \n\nDistinguished Article/Chapter Award\n\nThe Distinguished Article/Chapter Award recognizes research that has made\, or offers the promise of making\, a significant contribution to scholarship in health communication theory\, research\, and/or practice. Articles/chapters become eligible for this award 5 years after the original publication date. Only articles/chapters published on or before 2019 are eligible.  \nPlease submit a single PDF nomination packet that includes: (a) No more than 3 nomination or support letters giving a brief rationale and explanation of the significance of the nominated piece to the advancement of health communication theory\, research\, and/or practice; (b) An electronic copy of the article; and (c) Published reviews of the nominated work (if available). Self-nominations are welcome.  \n\nDistinguished Book Award\n\nThe Distinguished Book Award recognizes research that has made\, or offers the promise of making\, a significant contribution to scholarship in health communication theory\, research\, and/or practice. Textbooks are not eligible for the book award. Books become eligible for this award 5 years after the original publication date. Only books published on or before 2019 are eligible.   \nPlease submit a single PDF nomination packet that includes: (a) No more than 3 nomination or support letters giving a brief rationale and explanation of the significance of the nominated piece to the advancement of health communication theory\, research\, and/or practice; (b) An electronic copy of the book; and (c) Published reviews of the nominated work (if available). Self-nominations are welcome.  \n\nDale E. Brashers Distinguished Mentor Award\n\nThe Dale E. Brashers Distinguished Mentor Award recognizes significant contributions to the field of health communication through advocacy for the discipline and mentorship of its members. These contributions can take many forms\, such as mentorship at the scholarly (e.g.\, role-modeling through exceptional scholarship\, division leadership\, etc.)\, institutional (e.g.\, development of health communication within a college or university)\, departmental (e.g.\, development of health communication within an academic department)\, and\, perhaps most importantly\, individual (e.g.\, teaching and mentorship of scholars who contribute to the broader discipline) levels.   \nPlease submit a single PDF nomination packet that includes: (a) A rationale and explanation of the significance of nominee contributions to the field of health communication\, institutions\, departments\, and/or individuals through the provision of exceptional mentorship; (b) The scholar’s vita; and (c) Optional letters of support for the nomination (maximum of three). Self-nominations are welcome.  \n\nEarly Career Scholar Award\n\nThe Early Career Award recognizes a communication scholar who has made a substantial positive impact on health communication research\, yet who is currently early in her/his career. Nominees should have a productive record of high-quality publications and show evidence of sustaining their upward scholarly trajectory. In addition\, nominees’ research should be of theoretical significance to health communication\, offer practical contributions\, and demonstrate methodological strength.   \nThere are three nomination criteria. The nominee must: a) have a PhD in Communication; b) have received her/his PhD within the last seven years (e.g.\, to receive the 2024 Early Career Award\, the nominee should have earned a PhD between 2017-present); and c) be a member of NCA’s Health Communication Division the year that she/he is being nominated.    \nPlease submit a single PDF nomination packet that includes: (a) A single\, detailed letter of nomination addressing the aforementioned criteria; (b) The scholar’s vita; and (c) Five representative peer-reviewed publications. Self-nominations are welcome.  \n\nOutstanding Contributions to Promoting Equity and Inclusion Award\n\nThe Outstanding Contributions to Promoting Equity and Inclusion Award recognizes a division member who has clearly demonstrated excellence in promoting equity and inclusion in health communication. These contributions can take many forms\, such as: (a) service to the discipline (e.g.\, promoting equity and inclusion within the Health Communication Division); (b) research (e.g.\, publications\, conference papers\, grants); (c) teaching and mentorship; (d) departmental/institutional service (e.g.\, promoting equity and inclusion within an academic department\, college\, or university); (e) outreach and impact such as public scholarship and having an impact on organizations/institutions (e.g.\, schools\, colleges\, health clinics\, hospitals\, non-profits)\, community groups\, communities\, health practices\, and/or public policies; (f) activism and social justice work at any level. \n	 \n	To be eligible\, the recipient must be a current member of the NCA Health Communication Division. Current Health Communication Division Executive Committee and Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusivity (DE&I) Committee members are not eligible for this award while in service to the Division.  \n	 \n	The DE&I Committee will assess the nominees’ contributions in promoting equity and inclusion in terms of their ability to demonstrate: (a) The promotion of equitable inclusion in health communication (whether that be teaching\, scholarship\, practices\, and/or the discipline); (b) Practices addressing marginalization by giving attention to inequities in power and participation based on one or more points of human difference; (c) Impact may include\, for example: (1) Service to the discipline may include mentorship and leadership activities that enhance inclusivity and reduce barriers to equitable participation; (2) Research contributions may/should build understanding of previously underrepresented groups\, revise existing theories and practices based on diverse voices\, develop theories and practices that promote equity in health communication; (3) Teaching contributions should/may develop new or innovative methods for teaching issues of diversity\, equity\, and inclusivity in health communication\, demonstrate excellence in addressing marginalization in health communication courses; this may include pedagogical publications that share such insights; (4) Outreach contributions should/may promote equitable practices of health communication\, whether that be related to schools\, community groups\, communities\, significant health practices\, and/or public policies.  \n	 \n	Please submit a single PDF nomination packet that includes: (a) a nomination letter (3 pages max) written by the nominee or a nominator that explains the significance of the nominee’s contributions to equity and inclusion; (b) the nominee’s current CV; and (c) up to two supporting documents and up to three additional letters of support (from any source). Self-nominations are encouraged.  \n\nOutstanding Health Communication Scholar Award\n\nThe Outstanding Health Communication Scholar Award recognizes a significant and original contribution\, in the form of a monograph\, book\, and/or program of research\, to the study and application of the field of health communication. \n	 \n	There are five nomination criteria. The scholar’s work must have: (a) a significant and long-lasting effect on the field of health communication; (b) strong heuristic value; (c) influence over others’ work; (d) originality regarding theory\, research\, and/or practice; and (e) contributed to the development of health communication as a distinct field of study. \n	 \n	Although nominations are open to anyone who has made a significant contribution to the health communication field\, preference is given to members of ICA’s and NCA’s Health Communication Divisions.  \n	 \n	Please submit a single PDF nomination packet that includes: (a) A single\, detailed letter of nomination addressing the aforementioned criteria; (b) The scholar’s vita; and (c) The single most influential or representative piece of work from the scholar. Self-nominations are welcome.  \n\n\n\nInterpersonal Communication Division\nPlease consider submitting nominations for the Interpersonal Communication Division awards. Winning scholars and scholarship will be celebrated at our 2024 business meeting in New Orleans. We welcome nominations from scholars across the Interpersonal Communication Division. We especially encourage nominations for research that serves marginalized identities and underrepresented populations\, is authored by scholars whose work is underrepresented in interpersonal communication studies\, work that makes connections beyond our division\, engaged and applied scholarship\, and research that draws from qualitative and/or artistic methods. The deadline for nominations for all awards is Friday\, May 31\, 2024.You may view the rubrics used by the award committees at the following link: \nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1XkSXqvg24ZNr1KA3L5yWFUlQEdRacqJg/view   \nSend questions via email to \nDr. Jimmie Manning\nImmediate Past Chair\, Interpersonal Communication Division\njimmiem@unr.edu \n\nOutstanding Thesis Award\n\nThis award honors the most outstanding MA thesis in interpersonal communication completed in the prior two-year period. To be eligible for the award given in 2024\, the nominee must have successfully defended and deposited their thesis between January 1\, 2023\, and December 31\, 2023. At the time of the award\, the author of the thesis must be a member of the Interpersonal Communication Division of NCA. The selection committee will judge the thesis based upon the quality of the scholarship\, including its conceptual or theoretical foundation\, methodological rigor\, originality and creativity\, substantive contribution\, and potential impact in the field. The award will be presented at the Interpersonal Communication Division’s annual business meeting at the NCA convention. The award winner will receive a plaque and a cash award. \nThe following materials are required for nomination: (a) a nomination letter\, which may come from the advisor of the thesis\, a member of the student’s committee\, or a professional colleague\, and must contain full contact information for the nominator including name\, phone number\, mailing address\, and email address; (b) full contact information for the nominee and proof of completion of the thesis along with the defense date; (c) a one-page abstract of the thesis; and (d) a representative chapter\, selected sections of the thesis\, OR a paper distilling it\, up to 30 (double-spaced) pages maximum\, excluding references\, tables\, and figures. A nomination for this division award does not preclude the project from being nominated for awards in other divisions. Please submit via the NCA awards portal. \n\nOutstanding Dissertation Award\n\nThis award honors the most outstanding doctoral dissertation in interpersonal communication completed in the prior two-year period. To be eligible for the award given in 2024\, the nominee must have successfully defended and deposited their dissertation between January 1\, 2023\, and December 31\, 2023. At the time of the award\, the author of the dissertation must be a member of the Interpersonal Communication Division of NCA. The selection committee will judge the dissertation based upon the quality of the scholarship\, including its conceptual or theoretical foundation\, methodological rigor\, originality and creativity\, substantive contribution\, and potential impact in the field. The award will be presented at the Interpersonal Communication Division’s annual business meeting at the NCA convention. The award winner will receive a plaque and a cash award. \nThe following materials are required for nomination: (a) a nomination letter\, which may come from the advisor of the dissertation\, a member of the student’s committee\, or a professional colleague\, and must contain full contact information for the nominator\, including name\, phone number\, mailing address\, and email address; (b) full contact information for the nominee and proof of completion of the dissertation along with the defense date; (c) a one-page abstract of the dissertation; and (d) a representative chapter\, selected sections of the dissertation\, OR a paper distilling it\, up to 30 (double-spaced) pages maximum\, excluding references\, tables\, and figures. A nomination for this division award does not preclude the project from being nominated for awards in other divisions or for the NCA dissertation award. Please submit the required materials to the NCA awards portal. \n\nEarly Career Award\n\nThis award honors a scholar who is still in the early part of their career yet who has already played an important role in shaping interpersonal communication research. To be eligible for this award\, the scholar must be no more than eight years past receipt of the Ph.D. (that is\, to be eligible for the award given in 2024\, the scholar must have received the Ph.D. after January 1\, 2016). The scholar’s body of work must contribute significantly to knowledge of interpersonal communication and show promise for continued contributions. This person must be a member of the Interpersonal Communication Division of NCA at the time of the award. \nThe selection committee will judge a scholar’s contribution and promise based on productivity and the strength of the published work\, including its theoretical or conceptual foundation\, originality\, methodological rigor\, and impact. The award will be presented at the Interpersonal Communication Division’s annual business meeting at the NCA convention. The award winner will receive a plaque and a cash award. The following materials are required for the nomination: (a) only one nomination letter is required (self-nominations are strongly encouraged). Nominating letters must indicate how the scholar has contributed to interpersonal communication\, including the qualities that are identified in the previous paragraph. The nomination letter must be no longer than two pages; (b) nominations must include the nominee’s vita; (c) nominations must include pdf copies of three representative examples from the nominee’s body of work. The awards committee may select up to two winners\, and in the case of more than two exemplary nominees the committee has the opportunity to designate Honorable Mentions. Please submit all nomination materials via the NCA awards portal. \n\nFranklin H. Knower Award\n\nThis award honors an outstanding article or book chapter\, authored or co-authored by a member of the Interpersonal Communication Division\, that has made a significant contribution to the field of interpersonal communication. It need not be published in an NCA journal (e.g.\, publications in other communication\, psychology\, or close relationships journals are eligible) and must have been published no earlier than 2019. \nWe accept only self-nominations from the author(s). Articles or chapters may be nominated by submitting a pdf copy of the article/chapter and a nomination letter that includes the complete citation information as well as a rationale for the nomination. The award will be presented at the Interpersonal Communication Division’s annual business meeting at the NCA convention where the award winner(s) will receive a plaque. In addition\, the article and chapter will be highlighted on the biennial Miller/Knower Award Panel at the NCA convention either in the year it wins the award or in the following year. The committee may select one article and one book chapter for this award. \n\nGerald R. Miller Award\n\nThis award honors an outstanding book that has made a significant contribution to the field of interpersonal communication. The work nominated must have been written and/or edited by a member of the Interpersonal Communication Division and published no earlier than 2019. Authored and edited volumes are eligible for consideration\, with an award being offered for each category. \nWe accept only self-nominations from the author(s). The awards will be presented at the Interpersonal Communication Division’s annual business meeting at the NCA convention where the award winners will receive a plaque. In addition\, the books will be highlighted on the biennial Miller/Knower Award Panel at the NCA convention either in the year it wins the award or in the following year. \nBooks may be nominated by submitting a letter that includes complete bibliographic citation information and the ISBN number as well as a rationale for the nomination. A pdf copy of the book must also be submitted. If a pdf version is not available\, please contact the immediate past chair of the division to work out a way to submit the book. \n\n\n\nLatino/a Communication Studies Division and La Raza Caucus\nThe Latina/o Communication Studies Division and La Raza Caucus invites open and self-nominations for the following awards:  \nSubmission Deadline \nThe submission deadline for all awards is Friday\, May 31\, 2024\, by 11:59 pm Pacific. All nominations must be submitted via the NCA awards portal. Please contact Awards Committee Chair\, Dr. Carlos Tarin (catarin@utep.edu)\, with any questions.  \nMembership Requirement \nThe membership requirement for all awardees is that they must be members of NCA and members of the Latina/o Communication Studies Division and La Raza Caucus at the time of nomination and award. \n\nCórdova-Puchot Scholar of the Year Award\n\nThe Córdova-Puchot Scholar of the Year award recognizes a scholar who has achieved a high level of excellence across the four areas of teaching\, research\, service\, and advocacy. Nominators should consider how nominees are making a space for critical research and activism that align with the mission of the Division and Caucus. \nApplication Requirements \n\nA nomination letter. \nAn updated curriculum vitae. \nThree letters of recommendation: one letter from a colleague and two letters from current students or students from past classes/institutions. \n\nAward Nomination Criteria \nThe nominee demonstrates:  \n\nScholarly productivity and holds a reputation as a strong scholar. \nEngagement of issues of communication as they pertain to Latina/o communities. \nEvidence of effective teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students (e.g.\, through letters). \nCommitment to formal (preferable) or informal service to LCSD or LRC and/or to the broader Latina/o scholarly community.  \nParticipation in Latina/o communities outside the university setting. \nAdvocacy efforts for the support of  Latina/o communities\, inside and/or outside of academia\, beyond service roles. \nCapacity of a balanced excellence across all four areas: teaching\, research\, service\, and advocacy. \n\n\nExcellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award\n\nApplication Requirements \n\nA nomination letter \nA teaching philosophy statement \nThree letters of recommendation: one letter from a colleague and two letters from current students or students from past classes/institutions. \n\nAward Nomination Criteria \nThe nominee demonstrates  \n\nMastery of classroom instruction that incorporates new ideas\, research\, and development\, ideally in relation to Latinidad. \nCommitment to equity among students so as to promote cultural awareness as well as to encourage social justice sensibilities. \nCurrency in inclusive pedagogy that employs methods\, theories\, and/or topics from the Communication discipline and/or from the Latina/o Communication Studies Division and La Raza Caucus. \nEvidence of impact upon mentees that develops healthy academic relationships\, that stimulates intellectual curiosity\, and that establishes disciplinary skillsets so as to foster new teachers\, scholars\, and practitioners \n\n\nOutstanding Book Award\n\nApplication Requirements \n\nA nomination letter. \nA digital copy of the publication. Please email Raisa Alvarado (raisa.alvarado@csusb.edu) if you only have hard copies of the book being nominated. \n\nAward Nomination Criteria \nBook must  \n\nhave a publication date from within the past three years (May 2021- May 2024). \nbe a single-authored or co-authored monograph or edited volume \nsignificantly advance Latina/o/x Communication Studies research and inquiry (i.e.\, an area that has been understudied and/or explores new questions). \nbreak new ground in Latina/o/x Communication Studies theories\, methods\, and/or praxis (i.e.\, creating new areas for research that have not yet been explored and/or creating future lines of inquiry). \nsubstantively engage with matters of Latina/o/x identity and Latinidad (i.e.\, Avoids claims that universalize and homogenize understandings of Latinidad). \noffer practical and theoretical insight into the lived experiences of Latina/o/x people and/or communities. \nbe written in a clear\, accessible\, and evocative style in relation to its intended audience. \n\n\nOutstanding Book Chapter Award\n\nApplication Requirements  \n\nA nomination letter. \nA digital copy of the publication. \n\nAward Nomination Criteria  \nBook chapter must  \n\nhave been published within the past twelve months (May 2023- May 2024). \nif a print book chapter\, have a print date of publication between July 2023 and July 2024 (i.e.\, not the date the article appears online). \nif an e-book chapter\, have a date of release online between July 2023 and July 2024. \nsignificantly advance Latina/o/x Communication Studies research and inquiry (i.e.\, an area that has been understudied and/or explores new questions). \nbreak new ground in Latina/o/x Communication Studies theories\, methods\, and/or praxis (i.e.\, creating new areas for research that have not yet been explored and/or creating future lines of inquiry). \nsubstantively engage with matters of Latina/o/x identity and Latinidad (i.e.\, Avoids claims that universalize and homogenize understandings of Latinidad). \noffer practical and theoretical insight into the lived experiences of Latina/o/x people and/or communities. \nbe written style is clear\, accessible\, and evocative in relation to its intended audience. \n\n\nOutstanding Journal Article Award\n\nApplication Requirements \n\nA nomination letter. \nA digital copy of the publication. \n\nAward Nomination Criteria \nJournal article must  \n\nhave been published within the past twelve months (May 2023- May 2024). \nif a print article\, have a print date of publication between May 2023 and May 2024 (i.e.\, not the date the article appears online). \nif an electronic article\, have a date of release online between May 2023 and May 2024. \nsignificantly advance Latina/o/x Communication Studies research and inquiry (i.e.\, an area that has been understudied and/or explores new questions). \nbreak new ground in Latina/o/x Communication Studies theories\, methods\, and/or praxis (i.e.\, creating new areas for research that have not yet been explored and/or creating future lines of inquiry). \nsubstantively engage with matters of Latina/o/x identity and Latinidad (i.e.\, Avoids claims that universalize and homogenize understandings of Latinidad). \noffer practical and theoretical insight into the lived experiences of Latina/o/x people and/or communities. \n\n\n\n\nMass Communication Division\nNCA’s Mass Communication Division Invites Nominations for 2024 Awards. The Mass Communication Division is now accepting nominations for teaching\, service\, and dissertation awards. Award descriptions and nominating instructions are below. \nAll awards will be presented at NCA’s Mass Communication Division Business Meeting at the November 2024 convention in New Orleans\, Louisiana. For more information about the conference\, please refer to: http://www.natcom.org/convention/  \nQuestions should be directed to the Vice Chair-Elect: Cassandra Alexopoulos: c.alexopoulos@umb.edu \n\nDissertation Award\n\nThe MCD Dissertation Award is designed to recognize the outstanding doctoral dissertation in the field of Mass Communication. Nominations should reflect the division’s focus\, which seeks to enhance understanding of the structure\, content\, function\, interpretation\, and effects of our complex media environment. To be eligible for the award\, the dissertation must have been officially completed (i.e.\, defended and filed) between July 1\, 2022 and June 30\, 2024.  \nNominations should be made by the dissertation advisor or a member of the Mass Communication Division of NCA. The nomination packet should include a nomination letter speaking to the intellectual and academic merit of the dissertation\, a 500-word (maximum) abstract of the dissertation\, the dissertation table of contents\, and one dissertation chapter considered to be representative of the manuscript. (Complete dissertations will not be accepted.)  \nConsolidate the nomination letter\, abstract\, table of contents\, and dissertation chapter in a single .pdf   \n\nService Award\n\nThe MCD Service Award is designed to recognize excellence in service\, using the term “service” in a broad sense. To be considered\, the nominee must be a member of NCA and the MCD\, must have served the NCA and MCD in a number of capacities\, and must have evidence of exemplary service to several of the following: NCA\, MCD\, their profession\, their community\, their department\, and/or their college/university. Self-nomination is encouraged in addition to nominations by others. The nomination packet should include the Nomination Form\, a list of three references with contact information (note: names and contact information are required\, reference letters are optional)\, and the nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV).  \nTo be considered for the teaching or service awards\, complete the following by Friday\, May 31\, 2024: \n\nfill out the application form (for teaching or service) \ncollect all other nomination materials \nconsolidate the application form and all other nomination materials into a single .pdf   \n\n\nTeaching Award\n\nThe MCD Teaching Award is designed to recognize excellence in teaching\, using the term “teacher” in a broad sense. In order to be considered\, the nominee must be a member of NCA and the MCD\, must have taught for over ten years (post-graduate)\, and must have evidence of outstanding teaching\, which can be demonstrated through evaluations and testimonials or formal recognition for teaching excellence by the nominee’s department\, unit\, college/university\, or other group or association. This includes\, but is not limited to awards\, merit evaluations\, student recognition\, etc. Self-nomination is encouraged in addition to nominations by others. \nThe nomination packet should include the Nomination Form\, a list of three references with contact information (note: names and contact information are required\, reference letters are optional)\, and the nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV).  \n\n\n\nOrganizational Communication Division\nThe Organizational Communication Division of NCA invites nominations from Division members for several awards addressing outstanding scholarship\, teaching\, and service. For 2024\, NCA is implementing a new awards system for all award submissions and reviews. To comply with the new system\, all nominations will be due by May 31\, 2024.   \nThe Organizational Communication Division will celebrate up to four research awards for outstanding scholarly monograph\, edited volume\, textbook\, and journal article or book chapter. The service engagement award will honor one member who has demonstrated outstanding teaching and external engagement that has resulted in significant community transformation. Finally\, we will grant annual awards for outstanding teachers (at the following four levels of instruction: graduate student instructor\, fixed-term faculty\, tenure-track faculty and tenured faculty)\, as well as the award for outstanding mentorship.    \nAll award recipients will be announced during the Division business meeting at the 2024 NCA convention in New Orleans\, Louisiana. Ideally\, award winners should plan to attend the conference in person to receive their award. If attendance is not possible\, please notify the Awards Chair in advance.     \nPlease first review (1) the General Eligibility Criteria for Awards and (2) General Instructions for Nomination/Self-Nomination\, and then (3) the Specific Selection Criteria and Nomination Procedure of the award for which you would like to submit a nomination. Thank you for your time and your willingness to nominate a colleague or yourself for these Division Awards!  \n \nGeneral Eligibility Criteria for Awards:   \n\nThe Award Nominee must be an NCA member (i.e.\, a current member or a member during the eligibility period). If multiple nominees are involved for the award (e.g.\, multiple authors on a journal article or book)\, then at least one of the nominees must be a member of NCA.  \nSelf-nominations are greatly encouraged for each of the awards.  \nNo individual can be nominated for more than TWO submissions for each of the research awards (viz.\, monograph\, edited volume\, textbook\, journal article/book chapter).  \nFor the Outstanding Article or Book Chapter award\, the nominated articles must have been published between June 1\, 2023 and May 31\, 2024. To qualify\, we will refer to the print date of publication for print journals (i.e.\, not the date the article appears online) and the date of release online for electronic-only journals.   \nFor the Book awards (viz.\, monograph\, edited volume\, textbook)\, the nominated books must have been published between 2022 and 2024. Books nominated previously\, but which did not win earlier\, must be re-nominated to be considered for this year’s award.   \n\nGeneral Instructions for Nomination or Self-Nomination:   \n\nAll nominations and self-nominations should contain a brief nominating statement\, where needed\, and any required supporting material. \nPlease note that nominating statements for only the teaching\, service engagement\, and mentorship awards will accompany the awards materials to the reviewers. Nominating statements for the research awards (viz. monograph\, edited volume\, textbook\, journal article/book chapter) will not accompany the research materials to the reviewers and will thus not influence the actual awards selection.  \nPlease review the specific instructions for nominating each award below. \nAll questions may be directed to the Division’s Awards Chair\, Marianne LeGreco\, at ncaocdawards@gmail.com or melegrec@uncg.edu. \nAll nominations will be submitted through NCA’s award submission system. \n\n\nOutstanding Edited Volume Award\n\nThe Outstanding Edited Volume will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:    \n\nGroundbreaking: how does it new and notable advancements both conceptually and theoretically (e.g.\, how does it demonstrate original and transformative ideas to make a difference in how we think about\, research\, teach or otherwise “do” organizational communication?)  \nScholarly Rigor: how do the chapters demonstrate scholarly rigor and exemplify the best work in the field? (e.g.\, if empirical\, are the arguments\, methods\, and analysis sound and sophisticated; if theoretical\, is the assessment thorough and meticulous?)  \nContribution: how does it make a social and/or practical contribution to the application and/or study of organizational communication? \nCohesion and Clarity: how do the chapters connect together to tell a cohesive story about the issue(s) under study? Also\, how is the volume inclusive of\, clear and accessible to diverse audiences?\n\nPlease note that the Outstanding Edited Volume Award honors both the editors and the contributing authors to the volume. If fewer than three books are nominated in a given year\, the award may be held over until the following year.   \nTo nominate\, please (1) submit a nominating statement to the NCA award system by May 31\, 2024\, and (2) ask the book publisher to mail physical/hard copies of the book to the Awards Chair and each of the awards selection subcommittee members.    \nPlease email the Awards Chair for a list of subcommittee member names and mailing addresses. The physical/hard copies of the books must be received by the members by June 15\, 2024. If hard copies are not available\, an electronic copy is equally acceptable.    \n\nOutstanding Journal Article or Book Chapter Award\n\nThe Outstanding Journal Article or Book Chapter will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:   \n\nGroundbreaking: how does it make new and notable advancements both conceptually and theoretically (e.g.\, how does it demonstrate original and transformative ideas to make a difference in how we think about\, research\, teach or otherwise “do” organizational communication?)  \nScholarly Rigor: how does it demonstrate scholarly rigor and exemplify the best work in the field? (e.g.\, if empirical\, are the methods\, and analysis sound and sophisticated; if theoretical\, is the assessment thorough and meticulous?)  \nContribution: how does it make a social and/or practical contribution to the application and/or study of organizational communication?  \nClarity: how is it inclusive of\, clear and accessible to diverse audiences?   \n\nTo nominate\, please submit (1) a nominating statement and (2) a PDF of the article\, to the NCA award system by May 31\, 2024.   \n\nOutstanding Mentorship Award\n\nBoth the outstanding teaching and mentor award winners will be invited to participate in a teaching and mentoring panel featuring their exemplary contributions at the 2024 National Communication Association Annual Convention in New Orleans\, Louisiana from November 21-24\, 2024. The panel may be scheduled as early as Thursday\, November 21\, 2024. We encourage nominators to check with teaching and mentoring nominees to ensure they can attend the panel on the scheduled date and time.  \nThere are specific eligibility criteria for nominees to the Outstanding Mentorship Award:     \n\nNominees may demonstrate excellence as a mentor in either formal or informal capacities\, for either undergraduate and/or graduate students. \nNominations are encouraged among all academic ranks (which includes all levels of the professoriate\, fixed-term faculty\, lecturers\, graduate students\, and instructors). \nThe nomination should come from someone well acquainted with the nominee’s qualifications for the Mentorship Award (e.g.\, prior/current mentee\, colleague who has observed the nominee’s mentorship). Self-nominations are also encouraged.  \n\nStrong nominations will speak to the qualitative and meaningful impact or influence in the lives of current/former mentees. Selection criteria for the Outstanding Mentor are based on their ability to:   \n\nDemonstrate student-centeredness in goal setting and attainment. \nEngage in advocacy for student development\, equity\, access\, and inclusion (e.g.\, curriculum\, accommodations\, programmatic opportunities). \nCultivate a culture of inclusiveness with colleagues and students. \nOffer opportunities for students to engage in research\, teaching and/or field projects (e.g.\, faculty research/teaching\, community-based projects\, student-led research)  \nHelp students identify\, access\, and utilize resources and connections throughout the mentoring relationship (e.g.\, nominating students for awards\, facilitating career development\, expanding student networking\, leading students in service or experiential learning\, students have excelled in their academics\, won awards due to research\, co-authored publications\, achieved occupational success)   \n\nPlease note that nominees who are not awarded in any given year will have their nominations carried over into the subsequent year\, for an additional two years. In any given year\, the selection committee may determine to award more than one nominee.    \nTo nominate\, please submit the following materials to the NCA awards system by May 31\, 2024: (1) Statement of mentorship philosophy and evidence of practice\, not exceeding 600 words\, which should address the eligibility and selection criteria listed above; (2) one letter of support from a previous mentee who can speak to the criteria.   \n\nOutstanding Scholarly Monograph Award\n\nThe Outstanding Scholarly Monograph will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:   \n\nGroundbreaking: how does it make new and notable advancements both conceptually and theoretically (e.g.\, how does it demonstrate original and transformative ideas to make a difference in how we think about\, research\, teach or otherwise “do” organizational communication?)  \nScholarly Rigor: how does it demonstrate scholarly rigor and exemplify the best work in the field? (e.g.\, if empirical\, are the arguments\, methods\, and analysis sound and sophisticated; if theoretical\, is the assessment thorough and meticulous?)  \nContribution: how does it make a social and/or practical contribution to the application and/or study of organizational communication?  \nClarity: how is it inclusive of\, clear and accessible to diverse audiences?   \n\nPlease note that if fewer than three books are nominated in a given year\, the award may be held over until the following year.     \nTo nominate\, please (1) submit a nominating statement to the NCA award system by May 31\, 2024\, and (2) ask the book publisher to mail physical/hard copies of the book to the Awards Chair and each of the awards selection subcommittee members.    \nPlease email the Awards Chair for a list of subcommittee member names and mailing addresses. The physical/hard copies of the books must be received by the members by June 15\, 2024. If hard copies are not available\, an electronic copy is equally acceptable.   \n\nOutstanding Service Engagement Award\n\nThe Outstanding Service Engagement Awardee will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:    \n\nTransformative Impact: how does the nominee exemplify outstanding teaching and external engagement that has resulted in significant community transformation?  \nEngagement: how does the nominee demonstrate a commitment to one of the Division’s most valued missions\, “to prepare students to participate in their communities and workplaces in a more informed way”?  \nScholarship: how does the nominee demonstrate their extended scholarship beyond the normal demands of the classroom or institutional service to participate in community renewal; and/or economic\, political; or social empowerment of minoritized populations?  \nCollaboration: how does the nominee demonstrate collaboration with students in ways that foster civic engagement and academic learning?   \n\nPlease note that nominees who are not awarded in any given year will have their nominations carried over into the subsequent year\, for an additional two years. In any given year\, the selection committee may determine to award more than one nominee.    \nTo nominate\, please submit the following materials to the NCA awards system by May 31\, 2024: with (1) a statement of nomination that addresses the four selection criteria noted above; and (2) No more than 5 supporting documents\, such as letters of support and other evidence of community transformation.   \n\nOutstanding Teaching Award\n\nAn award for Outstanding Teaching will be distributed to individuals in each of the following four categories: one graduate teaching assistant (instructor of record)\, one fixed-term teacher\, one tenure-track teacher\, and one tenured teacher.    \nBoth the outstanding teaching and mentor award winners will be invited to participate in a teaching and mentoring panel featuring their exemplary contributions at the 2024 National Communication Association Annual Convention in New Orleans\, Louisiana from November 21-24\, 2024. The panel may be scheduled as early as Thursday\, November 21\, 2024. We encourage nominators to check with teaching and mentoring nominees to ensure they can attend the panel on the scheduled date and time.   \nThere are specific eligibility criteria to be considered for nominees to the Outstanding Teaching Award:     \n\nNominees must have a part-time or full-time teaching assignment at an institute of higher education at the time of nomination.  \nThis award carries a specific focus on undergraduate courses of organizational communication; however\, graduate teaching efforts may also be submitted for consideration.  \nThe award was created to honor superlative teaching in classes and topic areas related to organizational communication\, so that nominations pertaining to classes addressing allied subject matter (e.g.\, organizational behavior\, business communication\, professional public speaking) will also be eligible.  \nThe nomination should come from someone well acquainted with the nominee’s qualifications for the Teaching Award (e.g.\, prior/current student\, colleague who has observed the nominee teach). Self-nominations are also encouraged.    \n\nSelection criteria for the Outstanding Teachers are based on their ability to:   \n\nAddress the needs of a variety of students. \nShow evidence of impact on students. \nIncorporate depth and/or breadth of the field of organizational communication in their teaching. \nDemonstrate the incorporation of diverse course design elements. \nDemonstrate leadership in organizational communication pedagogy.   \nEngage in a variety of content delivery and/or teaching methods/techniques.    \n\nNominees may demonstrate these criteria in a number of ways\, including  (but not limited to): success teaching a wide variety of students (e.g.\, adult  learners\, underrepresented students); cultivating a diverse\, inclusive and  equitable classroom environment; experience with high-impact educational  practices (e.g.\, learning communities\, writing-intensive classes\, common  scholarly experiences\, experiential/community-engaged learning); applied  focus along with critical inquiry; diffusion of organizational communication  pedagogy through\, for instance\, publications about teaching\, leading  workshops\, and mentoring novice teachers; evidence of incorporating  diverse curricular content (e.g.\, multimedia content\, variety of subject matter)  or teaching delivery formats (e.g.\, in-person\, online\, hybrid\, flipped courses);  creative course design; and any additional materials that demonstrate their holistic excellence in teaching organizational communication.    \nTo nominate\, please submit the following materials to the NCA awards system by May 31\, 2024: (1) a letter of nomination\, not exceeding 850 words\, which should address the eligibility and selection criteria listed above; (2) one Course Syllabus (nominees may provide a brief explanation of the course for which they  are submitting a syllabus); (3) one Assignment Description along with a rubric or  other evaluation mechanism (if available)\, (4) a current CV from the nominee.  \n\nOutstanding Textbook Award\n\nThere are specific eligibility criteria to be considered for the Outstanding Textbook Award. These include:     \n\nThe book’s primary audience should be students\, instead of researchers and practitioners\, with the bulk of sales coming from undergraduate college courses;  \nThe book should contain conventional distinguishing features of textbooks\, such as discussion questions\, classroom activities\, learning objectives\, keywords and definitions\, or case studies;   \nThe book’s purpose is not to present groundbreaking work that contains new research/information\, but to provide overviews and syntheses of previously published theory\, research\, and strategies for use of such theory/research.    \n\nAdditionally\, the book may be designed around special topics or issues\, such as organizational communication and ethics in the classroom. Textbook nominations may include first editions or revisions\, provided the work has not received the division’s book award previously. Once you are satisfied that the nominated book meets the above eligibility criteria\, please note the following award selection criteria and the nomination procedure. \nSelection criteria for the Outstanding Textbook Award are:    \n\nSynthesis: how does it provide syntheses of organizational communication theory and research in ways that facilitate students’ understandings and analyses of work and other organizational experiences? For example\, does it make a difference in how we use organizational communication theory and research to work through everyday organizational issues?  \nOriginality: how does it demonstrate (1) original frameworks for theory and research presentation\, and (2) exemplify the best work of the field?  \nPracticality: how does it make a social and/or practical contribution to the application of organizational communication?  \nScholarly Rigor: how does it evidence scholarly rigor? For example\, is the assessment and analysis of research and theory thorough and meticulous?   \nAccessibility: how does it strive to be clear and accessible to a diverse body of students?  \nUtility: how is it amenable (i.e.\, useful\, helpful\, efficacious) to/in actual classroom implementation?  \nSupplements (if available): how do its supplementary features facilitate the learning process (e.g.\, formatting\, explicit and highlighted definitions of key terms\, learning objectives\, discussion questions\, classroom activities\, case studies and spotlights on scholars\, workbooks\, or websites). Please note that the selection subcommittee will consider the relevance of supplementary features even when they are not directly constructed by the author.   \nDiversity: how does it include and address the diversity of people\, organizations and organizing practices around the world? This could include attention to\, for example\, visual and linguistic representation\, and citing/using diverse epistemologies.   \n\nPlease note that If fewer than three books are nominated in a given year\, the award may be held over until the following year.    \nTo nominate\, please (1) submit a nominating statement to the NCA award system by May 31\, 2024\, and (2) ask the book publisher to mail physical/hard copies of the book to the Awards Chair and each of the awards selection subcommittee members.  \n	 \n	Please email the Awards Chair for a list of subcommittee member names and mailing addresses. The physical/hard copies of the books must be received by the members by June 15\, 2024. If hard copies are not available\, an electronic copy is equally acceptable.  \n\n\nThank you for celebrating the work of our Organizational Communication Division members. Again\, please remember that all nominations will be routed through NCA’s awards system. Please direct all questions to the Awards Chair\, Marianne LeGreco\, at ncaocdawards@gmail.com or melegrec@uncg.edu. We look forward to seeing you this year back in New Orleans!!  \n\nPerformance Studies Division\n\nLeslie Irene Coger Award for Distinguished Performance \n\nThe Leslie Irene Coger Award recognizes outstanding careers in performance. Nominees may be directors\, producers\, teachers\, or performers and must be members of NCA. The award\, in exceptional cases\, may be given to performers of a single or a smaller body of performance.   \nThe recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and a monetary award of $500.   \n	Nominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship/body of work. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.   \nThe nomination must include the following materials:  \n\nA nomination letter recommending the person for the award\, limited to two pages and providing a detailed rationale for why the person should receive the award. \nThe nominee’s curriculum vitae. \nThree letters of recommendation from people familiar with the nominee’s qualifications. Letters must be submitted separately by the recommenders through the nomination portal. \n\n\nLila A. Heston Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Interpretation and Performance Studies\n\nThe award recognizes NCA members who have published research and creative scholarship in interpretation and performance studies. The scholarship recognized by the award is broadly defined to include the spectrum of scholarship expressed through Text and Performance Quarterly (TPQ). While TPQ is to serve as a model for defining the scope of the award\, the scholarship recognized by the award may be published in any NCA journal\, a major research or literary journal of another association or organization\, in book or monograph form\, or media other than a print\, such as\, but not limited to\, live performance\, film\, videotape\, photography\, audiotape\, and radio. The award is given to authors of scholarship published during the previous three-year period. The date of copyright of the published material will serve as the date of publication.  \n\n	The recipient will be recognized at the awards ceremony during the NCA Annual Convention and will receive a plaque and monetary award of $500.     \nNominations must be submitted by someone well acquainted with the scholarship. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominees must be current members of NCA.   \nThe nomination must include the following materials:  \n\nA nomination letter specifying the scholarship (e.g.\, publisher or journal name\, publication date). \nA detailed rationale for why the scholarship should receive the award. \nThree copies or examples of the scholarship (when possible). \n\n\n\n\nPublic Relations Divison\n\nPRIDE Award\n\nNCA PRD invites you to nominate books and articles for the NCA Public Relations Division’s annual PRIDE awards. \nNominations are welcome for outstanding journal article\, outstanding book or monograph\, and outstanding contribution to public relations education. Any member of the NCA Public Relations Division may submit nominations or self-nominations. All submissions should have a clear focus on public relations. \nThe awards will be presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association NCA conference in New Orleans\, Louisiana\, during the PRD Business Meeting.  \n	Previous award winners’ articles and books have proven to be some of the most important works in the field. The PRIDE awards date back to at least 1989 and are designed to recognize achievement in public relations research and education. \n	  \n	Award decisions are made by a panel of five judges that include the immediate past chair of the division (Chelsea Woods)\, who also chairs the committee\, and four other members nominated and elected by the division (this year’s committee: Chuqing Dong\, Imran Mazid\, Christopher McCollough\, and Gayle Pohl).    \nThe committee automatically reviews all articles from the previous year published in Public Relations Review\, Journal of Public Relations Research\, and Public Relations Journal but accepts nominations and considers public relations articles published in other journals. The committee’s primary focus is on works from NCA Public Relations Division members.  \nWe look forward to your participation and reading the great scholarship our PRD members produce!   \nThe 2024 Pride Committee Members\,   \nChelsea Woods\, Virginia Tech  \n	Chuqing Dong\, Michigan State University \n	Imran Mazid\, Grand Valley State University  \n	Chris McCollough\, Jacksonville State University  \n	Gayle Pohl\, University of Northern Iowa  \nThe PRIDE Awards cover articles or books that were published during the time period from August 1\, 2023\, to December 31\, 2023. Only published articles may be considered; articles that are still “in press\,” etc.\, should not be submitted for consideration until they are actually published.  \nTo nominate or self-nominate an article\, please upload a copy of the article being nominated (for journals other than those mentioned above) to NCA’s Open Water platform. Please include a short note in support of the article and explain why it should be considered.  \nTo nominate or self-nominate a book\, please submit your nomination to NCA’s Open Water platform. Provide a short note in support of the book and explain why it should be considered. In addition\, please contact the author(s) and ask him/her/them to contact their publisher and arrange to have copies sent to the PRIDE committee members or send them yourself. Paper copies are preferred. Books are not returned. Please contact Chelsea Woods (clwoods@vt.edu) to obtain the mailing addresses of the committee members.   \nTo nominate or self-nominate outstanding contributions to public relations education\,  please submit the nomination via NCA’s Open Water platform. This category of the PRIDE award may be used to recognize an influential text or to recognize lifetime achievement in public relations education. For texts\, please provide a description of the text and its contributions to public relations education and arrange for copies of the text to be sent to the PRIDE committee. For individuals\, please provide a description of why the individual is worthy of the PRIDE lifetime achievement award. \n\n\n\nStudent Section\nPlease consider submitting nominations for the Student Section awards\, which will be celebrated at our 2024 business meeting in New Orleans. We are particularly excited to announce a new award that will recognize graduate student contributions to inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and access through research\, teaching\, and community engagement. Please consider nominating for the inaugural student section IDEA award! We welcome nominations from student scholars across NCA and encourage nominations for student scholars who identify with marginalized identities and underrepresented populations\, draws from scholarship and teaching by researchers in these groups\, as well as that which makes connections beyond our section. We encourage self-nominations\, peer nominations\, and faculty nominations. Current officers of the Student Section may not be nominated for an award. Nominees must be current students at time of nomination. Criteria for each award is outlined below. Awards will be selected by the Award Committee\, chaired by the Past Chair of the Student Section\, based on the criteria below and supporting documents provided.       \n\nGraduate Student Teaching Award\n\nThe Graduate Student Teaching Award recognizes outstanding graduate instructors at all levels of post-secondary education. This award celebrates the accomplishments of excellent graduate student instruction and recognizes that teaching Communication Studies is a foundational step in one’s graduate career. The Award Committee will select the winner based on proof of teaching innovation\, creativity\, originality\, rigor\, and impact. To be considered\, nomination materials should include:   \nEligibility\n\nTeaching assistants\, recitation/lab/section instructors\, instructors of record\, and graduate students at all levels (MA\, Ph.D.\, EdD\, etc.). \nMust have held student or candidate status in the 2023-2024 academic year. \n\nSupporting Documents\n\nFull contact information for the nominee\, including name\, phone number\, and email address. \nCV/Resume \nTeaching Philosophy (1000 words max) \nRecord/Proof of Teaching Excellence (including but not limited to evaluations\, certifications\, sample teaching documents\, etc.) \nTwo nomination letters (one from a student [peer or undergrad] and one from a faculty/staff). Letters must contain full contact information for the nominators including name\, phone number\, and email address. \nAny other supporting documents that would show evidence of teaching excellence\n\n\nGraduate Student Research Award\n\nThe Graduate Student Research Award recognizes outstanding graduate student research. This award celebrates the accomplishments of excellent graduate student research and recognizes that Communication Studies focused research is a foundational step in one’s graduate career. The Award Committee will select the winner based on innovative or creative research\, methodological rigor\, authorship\, and cohesive research agendas. To be considered\, nomination materials should include:    \nEligibility\n\nGraduate students at all levels (MA\, PhD\, EdD\, etc.). \nMust have held student or candidate status in the 2023-2024 academic year. \n\nSupporting Documents \n\nFull contact information for the nominee\, including name\, phone number\, and email address. \nCV/Resume \nResearch Statement (1000 words max) \nSample of Research (published preferred\, but unpublished/in the process of is accepted) \nTwo nomination letters (one from a peer/student and one from a faculty/staff). Letters must contain full contact information for the nominators including name\, phone number\, and email address. \nAny other supporting documents that would show evidence of research excellence \n		 \n\n\nGraduate Student Service Award\n\nThe Graduate Student Service Award recognizes outstanding and dedicated graduate student service to national\, regional\, state\, or local communities within and outside of the discipline. This award celebrates the service of graduate students at all levels of service\, and recognizes the work done by students on committees\, panels\, boards\, etc.. This award also celebrates the fortitude\, application\, and outreach of graduate students\, which is foundational to sharing the knowledge from our discipline to the world. The Award Committee will select the winner based on service contributions by the student\, populations reached\, and innovative or creative applications of knowledge. To be considered\, nomination materials should include:    \nEligibility:  \n\nGraduate students at all levels (MA\, PhD\, EdD\, etc.). \nMust have held student or candidate status in the 2023-2024 academic year. \n\nSupporting Documents: \n\nFull contact information for the nominee\, including name\, phone number\, and email address. \nCV/Resume \nStatement of Service Work (1000 words max) \nTwo nomination letters (one from a peer/student and one from a faculty/staff). Letters must contain full contact information for the nominators including name\, phone number\, and email address. \nAny other supporting documents that would show evidence of research excellence \n		 \n\n\nGraduate Student Mentorship Award\n\nThe Graduate Student Research Award recognizes outstanding graduate student mentors for the socialization\, mentorship\, and comradery provided to other graduate student peers. This award celebrates the compassion\, insight\, and leadership of graduate students who act as mentors for younger/new graduate students or undergraduate students. The Award Committee will select the winner based on willingness to share knowledge\, skills\, and expertise\, a clear interest in mentoring others\, ability to provide guidance and constructive feedback\, and ability to foster supportive climates/environments for graduate students. To be considered\, nomination materials should include:    \nEligibility:  \n\nGraduate students at all levels (MA\, PhD\, EdD\, etc.). \nMust have held student or candidate status in the 2023-2024 academic year. \n\nSupporting Documents: \n\nFull contact information for the nominee\, including name\, phone number\, and email address. \nAt least three nomination letters (two from a peer/undergraduate student who is a mentee\, and one from a faculty/staff who has witnessed mentorship). Letters must contain full contact information for the nominators including name\, phone number\, and email address. \nAny other supporting documents that would show evidence of mentorship excellence \n\n\nGraduate Student Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Access (IDEA) Award\n\nThe National Communication Association defines diversity as a fair and just commitment to equity\, access\, and inclusion for all persons. The Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Access Award recognizes outstanding graduate student engagement with inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and access in their research\, teaching\, and/or service endeavors. This work may reflect the application of communication theories\, pedagogy\, or direct action to create positive community change. The Award Committee will select the winner based on their demonstrated impact\, creativity\, and dedication to promoting inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and access.   \nEligibility:   \n\nGraduate students of all levels (MA\, PhD\, EdD\, etc.). \nMust have held student or candidate status in the 2023-2024 academic year. \n\nSupporting Documents:  \n\nFull contact information for the nominee\, including name\, phone number\, and email address. \nCV/Resume \nDiversity Statement (1000 words max) \nTwo nomination letters (one from a peer/student and one from a faculty/staff). Letters must contain full contact information for the nominators including name\, phone number\, and email address. \nAny other supporting documents that demonstrate commitment to diversity efforts.\n\n\n\n\nDon’t see the Interest Group you’re looking for on this page? Visit the Interest Group Homepage to contact the chair of your desired interest group and inquire about their awards process.
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SUMMARY:VLO: Greater Regard for Enhancing Our Mental Health and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Greater Regard for Enhancing Our Mental Health and Well-Being\n \nRegister Now \nYou must have an active membership to register for this event.\n \nIn the month of May\, which is Mental Health Awareness Month\, our first Virtual Learning Opportunity (VLO) offers members a refreshing chance to stimulate their own mind-body health through mediation and a wholeness framework in greater regard for ourselves and our work. Learn strategies to rejuvenate and transform your well-being and the well-being of your students so you can thrive and grow.\n \n\nUnderstanding Whole Person Health as Social Justice \nVinita Agarwal\, PhD \nProfessor\, Salisbury University \n\nIntegrating Mindfulness Meditation for Yourself and Your Students \nMegan Pope\, M.A. \nSr. Lecturer\, Texas A&M University\, San Antonio \n\nVirtual Learning Opportunities Information Form
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SUMMARY:NCA Institute for Faculty Development\, Duquesne University
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 2024 NCA Institute for Faculty Development (IFFD)\, formerly known as the “Hope Conference\,” will be held July 15-19 at Duquesne University in 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.   \nThis year’s Scholar-in-Residence is Dr. Andre Johnson\, whose focus is Rhetoric\, Race\, and Religion. Planned workshop topics include toxic interpersonal relationships\, communication ethics in the workplace\, research methods\, community engagement\, Kenneth Burke\, Andy Warhol and the communication ethics of branding\, political communication\, generative AI\, alternative perceptions and conceptions of sound\, integrated marketing communication\, and more.   \nAs many as 50-60 participants are chosen through a competitive application process. Attendees must be current NCA members. To register\, please complete the IFFD Registration Form. Attendees should assume that they will need to pay for their own travel to the Institute\, room\, and board and those expenses not paid for by the host institution\, about which attendees will be informed. On-campus room and board for all participants has been arranged and will cost about $700. The application deadline will be 11:59 p.m.\, May 30. Application requirements and procedures will be announced soon. Questions regarding the IFFD may be directed to Dr. Janie Harden Fritz or Dr. Katherine S. Thweatt.
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SUMMARY:NCA Mid-Career Scholars' Writing Retreat 2024\, Auburn University
DESCRIPTION:The NCA 2024 Mid-Career Scholars’ Writing Retreat (MSWR) is being held July 22nd to July 26th at Auburn University\, Auburn\, AL. Hosted by the AU School of Communication & Journalism\, the MSWR is designed to provide retreat participants with intensive writing time centered on the completion of scholarship and/or a creative project. The goal of the retreat is to provide the time and space for participants to make significant progress toward completing an in-progress project to help facilitate promotion to Full Professor. The MSWR is specifically targeted to faculty who have been Associate Professor for at least 5 years (that is\, tenured in 2017-2018 or prior).  \nParticipants will work with mentors Wendy Atkins-Sayre (University of Memphis) and Lijiang Shen (The Pennsylvania State University). Drawing on their unique research backgrounds and extensive publishing and grant-writing experience\, they will aid retreat participants as they work to identify and map prospective opportunities to support their goals\, address professional challenges at the institutional\, departmental\, and individual levels\, and assist in the completion of a significant project designed to begin the forward moment to reach the next level in their respective careers.  \nAs with previous retreats\, “applications reflecting the total diversity of scholarship and creative activity in the discipline are strongly encouraged.  Applicants are not limited by area of inquiry\, topic\, method\, or affiliation (interest group\, division\, etc.). Because the facilitators will focus on broad writing guidance and professional development\, it is not necessary that projects be related to the facilitators’ own research foci.”  \nThe MSWR is sponsored by NCA and organized by the NCA Research Council.  \nParticipants are expected to present their projects on a panel at the 2025 NCA Convention in Denver\, CO.   \nEligibility Requirements \nSpace is limited. Attendees must be a member of NCA\, be full-time academics\, held the rank of Associate Professor for at least five years\, have the ability to attend the full week of scheduled events\, and have an in-progress writing project.   \nSubmissions \nIn a word document\, please answer each of the following questions and submit the completed application to worthdl@auburn.edu by May 20th\, 2024. Only complete applications will be considered.   \n\nApplicant Name\, Rank\, Email/Contact Information. \nIf you have previously attended a writing retreat\, please briefly describe your experience (i.e.\, what you found particularly helpful\, what would you suggest changing) (100-150 words). \nThe retreat focuses on working on an in-progress project. Please briefly summarize the project you currently plan to work on (150-250 words).  \nWhy are you interested in attending this writing retreat? In 250-500 words\, how would attendance benefit you? \nIs there any additional information you would like to share (e.g.\, special circumstances or accommodation)? (100-150 words) \nInclude a current CV when submitting your application. \n\nMCSWR Mentors \n\nWendy Atkins-Sayre \nWendy Atkins-Sayre (PhD\, University of Georgia) is Professor of Communication Studies and Chair of the Department of Communication & Film at the University of Memphis.  Her research centers on identity as constructed through discourse\, with an emphasis on regional and social movement studies.  Her most recent book\, co-authored with Ashli Stokes\, is Hungry Roots: How Food Communicates Appalachia’s Search for Resilience (University of South Carolina Press). Previously\, she and Stokes wrote Consuming Identity: The Role of Food in Redefining the South (University Press of Mississippi). She has also co-edited with Ashli Stokes\, City Places\, Country Spaces: Rhetorical Explorations of the Urban/Rural Divide (Peter Lang). Her essays have appeared in Western Journal of Communication\, Southern Communication Journal\, Public Relations Inquiry\, Journal of Contemporary Rhetoric\, and Women & Language\, as well as numerous edited volumes.  She has also published on communication pedagogy\, co-editing  (with Esther Lee Yook) two books: Communicating Advice: Peer Tutoring and Communication Practice and Communication Centers and Oral Communication Programs in Higher Education.      \n  \n \nLijiang Shen  \nLijiang Shen (Ph.D.\, UW-Madison\, 2005) is a Professor at Department of Communication Arts & Sciences at Penn State. He was an assistant and then associate professor at the Department of Communication Studies at University of Georgia before he joined Penn State in 2015. His primary research interests and aspirations have been testing and developing normative theories in the context of health communication\, persuasion\, and media effects in general. His research studies address causal inference in communication processes for the purpose of theory testing and development\, especially in boundary conditions. Griffin et al. (2018\, Communication Education) ranked him as among the top 1% most prolific scholars in central communication journals 2012-16. He is the current editor-in-chief of Communication Methods and Measures (2012-2026).   \n  \nRetreat Coordinator  \n  \n \nDebra Worthington (Ph.D\, University of Kansas) is Professor and Director of the School of Communication & Journalism at Auburn University. Her current research interests center on listening processes and measurement. Recent co-authored and co-edited books include Listening: Processes\, Functions and Competency (3rd ed)\, Listening\, Community Engagement\, and Peacebuilding: International Perspectives\, The Handbook of Listening\, and The Sourcebook of Listening Research: Methodology and Measures.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/nca-mid-career-scholars-writing-retreat-2024-auburn-university/
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SUMMARY:2024 Call for Nominations for NCA Second Vice President\, Legislative Assembly\, and Leadership Development Committee
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 NCA Nomination Committee solicits from any member of the Association names of possible nominees for NCA Second Vice President and At-Large Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Leadership Development Committee. \nThe Nominating Committee will review and narrow the slate of nominees who will eventually appear on the general election ballot. The Nominating Committee will not be limited in its deliberations to the list of nominees. All nominees must be a member of the Association at the time of nomination and must agree to maintain membership during the term of office. The slate of nominees who will appear on the general ballot will be announced in October. The general election will be conducted in December. \nNominations are due Friday\, September 6 at 11:59 PM Pacific.  \nQuestions can be submitted to the 2024 Nominating Committee Chair\, Kent A. Ono at kent.ono@utah.edu or the NCA National Office at nomination@natcom.org.    \nNominations must be submitted through NCA’s submission portal.  \nNominate Now! \n\nSecond-Vice President\nThe elected nominee will assume office as Second Vice President on January 1\, 2025\, plan the 2026 NCA convention in New Orleans\, Louisiana\, serve as NCA president in 2027\, and Immediate Past President in 2028.  \nOfficers\, chairs\, trustees (the LA and its EC who are listed on the IRS Form 990)\, key employees\, substantial contributors or employees thereof\, and grant selection committee members are not eligible to receive grants from NCA. \nQualifications of potential nominees include: \n\nA senior member of the Association at the time of nomination.\nA record of ongoing involvement with NCA.\nA record of successful leadership experience.\nAn understanding of the communication discipline and the Association.\nAn understanding of and commitment to work toward meeting NCA’s Strategic Plan.\nCommitment to inclusion diversity\, equity\, and access.\n\nNomination materials must include: \n\nA cover letter explaining one’s interest and reasons for seeking nomination.\nCurrent curriculum vitae.\nUp to a 1000-word statement of goals for or vision for the Association. (If selected by the committee\, this statement will be included in the general election ballot)\nThree letters of recommendation.\nLetter of institutional support for the specific duties of the position. Self-nominations are strongly encouraged.\nA professional photo or headshot.\n\nTwo nominations will be added to the election ballot by the Nominating Committee. Self-nominations are strongly encouraged. \nNominees will be asked to create a short video no longer than five minutes to address candidate goals. The video will be posted on the NCA website and available for review while voting is open. \n\nAt-Large Members of the Legislative Assembly\nAt-Large Members of the Legislative Assembly are elected to a three-year term to begin January 1\, 2025. \nUp to six members will be nominated and three will be elected by the membership. \nThe Legislative Assembly serves a key liaison function between the leadership and the broader membership. The strength of NCA relies in significant part on informed responses to the questions that come before the LA. The business at the LA meetings is legally governed by the NCA Bylaws\, and decisions are guided by the Association’s strategic plan towards inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and access. \nExpectations: The LA meets each year in tandem with NCA’s annual convention and is the principal policy- making body of NCA. There is typically a full afternoon session the Wednesday before the convention begins\, as well as a shorter morning session on Saturday. Additional work is completed electronically throughout the year. \nOfficers\, chairs\, trustees (the LA and its EC who are listed on the IRS Form 990)\, key employees\, substantial contributors or employees thereof\, and grant selection committee members are not eligible to receive grants from NCA. General duties and responsibilities for members of the Legislative Assembly include: \n\nAttending the Legislative Assembly meetings held during the Annual Convention. The LA traditionally meets the Wednesday afternoon before the convention and that Saturday morning if needed.\nReviewing\, deliberating\, and voting in respect to Association matters as brought forth to the Legislative Assembly.\n\nQualifications: Nominees can be at any stage of their professional careers. At-Large Members represent emerging interests and critical problems and help the LA achieve a balanced representation of teaching levels\, ethnic and minority group interests\, gender\, age\, and academic status. \nEach nomination must include: \n\nStatement no longer than 300 words explaining one’s interest and reasons for seeking election. (If selected by the committee\, this statement will be included in the general election ballot)\nCurrent curriculum vitae.\nA professional photo or headshot for election ballot.\n\nSelf-nominations are strongly encouraged. \n\nAt-Large Members of the Leadership Development Committee\nAt-Large Members of the Leadership Development Committee are elected to a two-year term to begin January 1\, 2025. Up to four members will be nominated and two will be elected by the membership. \nThe Leadership Development Committee solicits\, nominates\, and forwards a slate of candidates to the Legislative Assembly for approval to fill vacancies on association committees\, councils\, award selection committees and such other vacant positions within the association governance. \nGeneral duties and responsibilities include: \n\nAttending the annual leadership retreat in Washington\, DC in February. \nAttending Leadership Development Committee meetings held during the NCA annual convention and virtually throughout the year.\nEncouraging members to stand for nomination to NCA committees.\nReviewing\, deliberating\, and approving a slate of nominees for various governance positions that are forwarded to the Legislative Assembly for final approval.\n\nQualifications: A nominee should have a broad understanding of the discipline and NCA and have knowledge of and appreciation for the contributions made by members of NCA committees in the variety of work they do for the discipline and the Association.  \nEach nomination must include: \n\nStatement no longer than 300 words explaining one’s interest and reasons for seeking election. (If selected by the committee\, this statement will be included in the general election ballot)\nCurrent curriculum vitae.\nA professional photo or headshot for election ballot.\n\nSelf-nominations are strongly encouraged.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/2024-call-for-nominations-for-nca-second-vice-president-legislative-assembly-and-leadership-development-committee/
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SUMMARY:2024 NCA Leadership Positions Call for Nominations
DESCRIPTION:Submission Deadline: October 1\, 2024 \n2024 NCA Leadership Positions Call for Nominations \nNCA seeks members to serve on a variety of governance and award selection committees. All nominations are reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee (LDC). The recommendations of the LDC are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments. Applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups are especially encouraged as the LDC seriously considers NCA’s Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Access Plan (IDEA) Strategic Plan throughout the process of reviewing applications and nominating candidates. Self-nominations are welcome.    \nAs part of the application submission process\, all applicants will have an opportunity to indicate other positions for which they would like to be considered. If there are multiple positions for which applicants are interested\, it is recommended that they speak to their rank preference in their cover letter. The LDC will not nominate any individual for more than one position\, and will only nominate individuals whose application materials score highly on the assessment criteria\, as described below. All nominees must be current NCA members.  \n  \nRequired Nomination Materials  \nNominees wishing to be considered for a leadership position with NCA must submit the following materials:  \n\nCurriculum vitae \nA cover letter of approximately 750 words\, but no more than two pages\, that addresses the following (no smaller than 11 pt font):\n	  \n\nWhat attracts you to this position? \nWhat background makes you an especially strong candidate for this position? (Think: “why you\, why now?”) \nWhat is one example that reflects how you have engaged in (or would engage in) collaborative leadership?  \nWhat specific approaches would you take in this role to reflect your broad commitments to: \n\nThe goals identified in NCA’s Strategic Plan \nThe IDEA values identified in NCA’s Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Access (IDEA) Strategic Plan \n\n\n\n\n\nAll materials must be submitted via an online portal. Log in using your NCA membership account. The deadline to submit materials is OCTOBER 1\, 2024.   \n  \nAssessment Criteria \nFollowing the deadline\, members of the LDC will review nomination materials as basis for their assessment of applicants\, using the following rubric (rated on a 1-5 scale):  \n\nHow strong is the candidate’s fit for the position? \nHow strong is the evidence the candidate provides for how they engage in collaborative leadership? \nHow strong is the evidence that they would advance the goals outlined in NCA’s Strategic Plan? \nHow strong is the evidence that they would advance NCA’s IDEA values and goals? \n\nFinal appointment decisions are made by the Legislative Assembly in November. All nominees will be notified in early December.  \nFor any questions or concerns\, please email nomination@natcom.org. To learn more about specific opportunities to serve our discipline\, please click on the link below.  \nNominate/Apply Now! \n\n\nGovernance\, Council and Standing Committee Positions\n\nLegislative Assembly\n\nTwo LA Director positions to serve three-year terms starting January 2025. \nThe Legislative Assembly (LA) is composed of approximately 180 members consisting of representatives of NCA’s 66 interest groups\, the NCA Executive Committee\, three members each of the four Regional Associations\, one member of the National States Advisory Council and the Association of Communication Administration\, nine at-large directors\, and six directors appointed by the LA. The chair of the 2025 LA is incoming President Jeanetta Sims. \nThe LA serves a key liaison function between the leadership and the broader membership. The strength of the Association relies in significant part on informed responses to the questions that come before the Legislative Assembly. The business at the LA meetings is legally governed by the NCA bylaws\, and decisions are guided by the Association’s strategic plan. The Legislative Assembly shall exercise fiduciary responsibility over the affairs of NCA and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and policymaking of the Association (Bylaws Article III\, Section 3).  \nExpectations: \n	The LA meets each year in tandem with NCA’s annual convention and is the principal policy making body of the Association. There is typically an afternoon session the Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. before the convention\, as well as a morning session from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday. NCA will provide lunch during the Wednesday session and breakfast at the Saturday session. LA members will receive materials at least two weeks prior to the Wednesday session. Members are expected to review and be familiar with all materials prior to the Wednesday session.  \nAdditionally\, the LA votes electronically in the Spring to approve Journal Editors for a three-year term.  \nGeneral duties and responsibilities for members of the Legislative Assembly include: attending the Legislative Assembly meetings held during the Annual Convention and reviewing\, deliberating\, and voting in respect to Association matters as brought forth to the Legislative Assembly. \nOfficers\, directors\, trustees\, key employees\, substantial contributors or employees thereof\, and grant selection committee members are not eligible to receive grants from NCA. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees can be at any stage of their professional career. LA Directors are appointed to address emerging interests and critical problems within the membership and to achieve a balanced representation of teaching levels\, ethnic and minority group interests\, sex\, age\, and academic status. Preference for LA Director positions will be given to those who fulfill NCA’s mission towards IDEA initiatives.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other LA members while discussing various issues during sessions\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current issues within the field of Communication\nAn understanding of\, or willingness to learn LA responsibilities and the mission of NCA\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required \n\nNCA supports inclusivity\, diversity\, equity\, and access among all volunteer leadership positions. NCA’s IDEA strategic plan is taken under consideration during all discussions.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Interim-Executive Director\n	  \n\nNominating Committee\n\nOne Member appointed by the Legislative Assembly to serve a one-year term as chair starting January 2025. \nOne At-Large Member position appointed by the Legislative Assembly to serve a one-year term starting January 2025. \nAt least four but up to eight At-Large Members selected by the Leadership Development Committee and approved by the Legislative Assembly to be placed on the Association’s general election ballot in December 2024\, where four will be elected to serve a one-year term starting in January 2025.  \nThe Nominating Committee is responsible for preparing a slate for the election of the Second Vice President\, the At-Large Directors of the Legislative Assembly\, and the At-Large Members of the Leadership Development Committee.  \nExpectations: \n	The Nominating Committee is tasked with recruiting potential nominees as well as reviewing and narrowing the slate of nominees who will appear on the general ballot. The committee meets two or three times a year virtually to discuss possible candidates and determine the slate that will be presented to the membership in December. The first meeting takes place in the Spring roughly in March or April; the second meeting is in the Summer usually in July; the third meeting is in the Fall in August or September to finalize the slate for the December election. Committee member workload is two-four hours a month from March – September.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees for chair should be members of the association with a long history of service to NCA. Nominees for At-Large positions can be at any stage of their professional lives.   \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other Nominating Committee members while discussing possible nominees\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current issues within the field of Communication\nAn understanding of\, or willingness to learn about the mission of NCA\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required \n\nNCA supports inclusivity\, diversity\, equity\, and access among all volunteer leadership positions. NCA’s IDEA strategic plan is taken under consideration during all discussions.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Interim-Executive Director \n  \n\nFinance Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term (third year as committee chair) starting January 2025.  \nThe Finance Committee is responsible for providing guidance and information to the Legislative Assembly on the financial affairs of the Association and shall have such other responsibilities as are established by the Legislative Assembly or Executive Committee of the Legislative Assembly. \nExpectations: \n	In addition to meeting the responsibilities of the Finance Committee\, members serve on the Legislative Assembly and its Executive Committee (with voting rights on both bodies). As members of the Executive Committee\, Finance Committee members are expected to attend two meetings in the Washington\, DC area each year in January and August. Finance Committee members arrive a day early in August to discuss the proposed budget for the following year with the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer.  \nThe Finance Committee also meets in November during the annual convention for an Executive Committee meeting the Wednesday morning of convention and the Legislative Assembly meeting sessions on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning. Convention travel and food expenses are NOT covered. The Finance Committee Chair is expected to present the proposed budget to the Legislative Assembly at its Wednesday meeting.   \nThe Finance Committee participates in a scheduled Executive Committee virtual meeting in June as well as email and virtually throughout the year. Finance Committee members fulfill all standard responsibilities of non-profit Board members. All new EC members are expected to attend an EC orientation virtually before the February leadership retreat.   \nFinancial Considerations: \n	NCA pays all expenses for in-person Executive Committee meetings in February and August including airfare or car mileage\, hotel\, taxis or Uber/Lyft. Meals not provided by NCA are reimbursed per NCA’s per diem policy.  \nQualifications: \n	Given the complexity of the work on which the Finance Committee focuses\, the committee is committed to having members with demonstrated financial experience. The committee is committed to diversity of experience and wants to ensure people at all career stages have an opportunity to participate in the association at this level. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other Finance Committee members and Executive Committee members while discussing possible proposals and discussion items pertinent to NCA\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current issues within the field of Communication\nAn understanding of\, or willingness to learn the mission of NCA\, its bylaws\, policy manuals and fiduciary responsibilities \nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required \n\nNCA supports inclusivity\, diversity\, equity\, and access among all volunteer leadership positions. NCA’s IDEA strategic plan is taken under consideration during all discussions.  \n\nMentorship and Leadership Council Chair-Elect\n\nOne position for a one-year term as chair-elect starting January 2025 and as chair for a three-year term starting in January 2026. \nThe Mentorship and Leadership Council Chair works with the newly formed council to establish goals and objectives with deliverable outcomes that moves NCA’s Strategic Plan forward. The chair will consult with the Executive Committee and Executive Director to recommend and implement suggestions from the NCA Task Force on Mentorship report completed in 2020.  \nExpectations: \n	Council members meet in-person twice each year\, once near Washington\, DC in February (travel expenses covered by NCA) and once during the NCA Annual Convention. Throughout the year\, the council may convene virtually and communicate through email. Members are expected to review and be familiar with all materials sent prior to their meetings.  \nThe chair works closely with the assigned NCA council staff liaison. Continual engagement with the staff liaison is expected\, with each keeping the other apprised of emerging issues to ensure smooth council operations. It is expected that the chair will consult with the liaison on agenda items\, including the development of new proposals and ideas\, in advance of meetings\, and provide copies of all agendas\, minutes\, proposals\, and other pertinent documents. \nIn addition to meeting the responsibilities of the council\, the chair serves on the Legislative Assembly and its Executive Committee (with voting rights on both bodies). As a member of the Executive Committee\, the chair is expected to attend two meetings in the Washington\, DC area each year in January and August.  \nThe chair also meets for an Executive Committee meeting in November on the Wednesday morning of convention and the Legislative Assembly meeting sessions on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning. Convention travel and food expenses are NOT covered. The chair is expected to present a report that review council activities from the previous year to the Legislative Assembly at its Wednesday meeting.   \nThe chair participates in a scheduled Executive Committee virtual meeting in June as well as email and virtually throughout the year. The chair fulfills all standard responsibilities of non-profit Board members\, which includes an EC orientation virtually before the February leadership retreat.   \nFinancial Considerations: \n	NCA pays all expenses for in-person Executive Committee meetings in February and August including airfare or car mileage\, hotel\, taxis or Uber/Lyft. Meals not provided by NCA are reimbursed per NCA’s per diem policy.  \nQualifications: \n	The chair of the Mentorship and Leadership Council should be someone with extensive knowledge of mentorship from campus/department experiences as well as a proven service/leadership record from NCA councils/committee/interest groups. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n	A willingness to collaborate with other LMC members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year The ability to think comprehensively about building mentorship opportunities within the Association. An understanding of the mission of NCA. The willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Arnyae Neal\, Director of Membership and Member Services \n  \n\nMentorship and Leadership Council \n\nTwo positions for three-year terms starting January 2025. \nThe Mentorship and Leadership Council was established in 2021 by the Legislative Assembly to help create innovative ideas and research best practices in mentoring within NCA. Council members work with the chair to establish goals and objectives with deliverable outcomes that moves NCA’s Strategic Plan forward.  \nExpectations: \n	Council members meet in-person twice each year\, once near Washington\, DC in January (travel expenses covered by NCA) and once during the NCA Annual Convention. Throughout the year\, the council may convene virtually and communicate through email.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews proposals electronically throughout the year for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	As the Mentorship and Leadership Council is committed to diversity of experience\, the Council typically includes representatives from the broad range of research methodologies in the Communication discipline. Council members should also have a strong record of mentorship within their institution/community and demonstrate ongoing NCA leadership. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other Council members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about mentorship and leadership across various methodologies. \nAn understanding of the mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required.\n\nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Arnyae Neal\, Director of Membership and Member Services \n\nPublications Council\n\nTwo positions for three-year terms starting January 2025.\n	 \n	The NCA Publications Council is responsible for supporting the Association’s publishing program\, including recommending editors to the Legislative Assembly for the Association’s journals and filling journal editor vacancies as necessary. \nExpectations: \n	Council members meet in-person twice each year\, once near Washington\, DC in January (travel expenses covered by NCA) and once during the NCA Annual Convention. Throughout the year\, the council may convene virtually and communicate through email. Members are expected to review and be familiar with all materials sent prior to their meetings.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews proposals\, nominations for journal editors electronically throughout the year for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for committee members is dependent on the number of proposals and nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	Given the need to identify and recruit new editors for each of NCA’s 12 scholarly journals as these positions become vacant\, as well as the desire to continuously improve the journals’ quality and operational excellence\, the Publications Council will have members who enjoy high visibility in the discipline and have editorial experience.  \nBecause the journals cover a wide range of Communication-related subjects\, the Council will include members who are diverse in terms of subject expertise with a mixture of humanities and social science perspectives reflected in its composition.  \nPreference for Publications Council positions will be given to those who help fulfill NCA’s mission toward IDEA initiatives.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other Publications Council members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current Communication publishing issues\nAn understanding of the journal editing process and the mission of NCA\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required \n\nNCA supports inclusivity\, diversity\, equity\, and access among all volunteer leadership positions. NCA’s IDEA strategic plan is taken under consideration during all discussions.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Dane S. Claussen\, Director of Research\, Publications\, and Professional Advancement \n\nResearch Council\n\nTwo positions for three-year terms starting January 2025. \nThe Research Council is responsible for supporting the creation and dissemination of knowledge about communication. \nExpectations: \n	Council members meet in-person twice each year\, once near Washington\, DC in January (travel expenses covered by NCA) and once during the NCA Annual Convention. Throughout the year\, the council may convene virtually and communicate through email. This Council manages several important tasks including reviewing applications for the Charles H. Woolbert Research Award\, serving as a reviewer for Research Council Grants and applications to the Mid-Career Scholars Writing Retreat\, helping to secure hosts for the Doctoral Honors Seminar\, identifying individuals to attend advocacy events in Washington\, DC in support of both the social sciences and humanities\, and developing convention programming.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews proposals\, nominations for the Woolbert Award\, and grants electronically throughout the year for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	As the Research Council is committed to diversity of experience and intellectual pursuit\, the Council typically includes representatives from the broad range of research methodologies in the Communication discipline. Nominees should have a record of research excellence. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other Research Council members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current Communication research across various methodologies. \nAn understanding of the mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required.\n\nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Dane S. Claussen\, Director of Research\, Publications\, and Professional Advancement \n\nResearch Council Chair-Elect\n\nOne position for a one-year term as chair-elect starting January 2025 and as chair for a three-year term starting in January 2026. \nExpectations:  \nThe Chair\, in collaboration with the council\, manages several important tasks including reviewing applications for the Charles H. Woolbert Research Award\, serving as a reviewer for Research Council Grants and applications to the Mid-Career Scholars Writing Retreat\, helping to secure hosts for the Doctoral Honors Seminar\, identifying individuals to attend advocacy events in Washington\, DC in support of both the social sciences and humanities\, and developing convention programming.   \nThe Chair not only leads the Research Council\, but also serves on the Legislative Assembly and its Executive Committee. As a member of the Executive Committee\, the Research Council Chair is expected to attend two meetings in the Washington\, DC area each year (travel expenses covered by NCA) as well as an Executive Committee meeting and the Legislative Assembly meeting at the NCA Annual Convention each year. Executive Committee members also meet virtually monthly for ongoing discussions and Association updates. The Chair fulfills all the standard responsibilities of a non-profit board member.  \nWorkload:   \nThe Chair coordinates council activities and reviews proposals electronically throughout the year for an average of 6-8 hours per month. The time commitment is dependent on council responsibilities and current Executive Committee initiatives and ongoing matters.   \nFinancial Considerations:   \nNCA pays all expenses for in-person Executive Committee meetings in February and August including airfare or car mileage\, hotel\, taxis or Uber/Lyft. Meals not provided by NCA are reimbursed per NCA’s per diem policy.  \nQualifications:   \nThe chair of the Research Council should have a strong record of research excellence.    \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:   \n  \n\nAn understanding of the mission of NCA. \nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \nA willingness to collaborate with other Council members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year. \nThe ability to think comprehensively about mentorship and leadership across various methodologies.  \n\nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Dane S. Claussen\, Director of Research\, Publications\, and Professional Advancement \n\nTeaching and Learning Council \n\nTwo positions\, to serve three-year terms starting January 2025. \nThe Teaching and Learning Council is responsible for supporting disciplinary pedagogy by professional development opportunities for communication educators and sharing communication pedagogy beyond the discipline. \nExpectations: \n	Council members meet in-person twice each year\, once near Washington\, DC in January (travel expenses covered by NCA) and once during the NCA Annual Convention. Throughout the year\, the Council may convene virtually and communicate through email. \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews proposals electronically throughout the year for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for committee members is dependent on the number of proposals.  \nQualifications: \n	The Teaching and Learning Council seeks members who are interested primarily in working towards the mission of the council. To that end\, the Council typically includes individuals with a demonstrated background and interest in communication and instruction\, including an understanding of research in teaching and learning and a commitment to learner-centered pedagogy and a strong record of teaching. This Council\, in collaboration with its liaison\, is involved in the development of teaching and learning content as well as reviewing nominations for the Donald H. Ecroyd Award for Outstanding Teaching in Higher Education and developing convention programming. \nThe Council includes members from all educational sections\, including community colleges\, elementary/secondary education\, and diversity of higher education institutions. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other TLC members while discussing various issues during meetings and throughout the year\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current Communication teaching issues from K-12\, Community College\, and Four-year institutions. \nAn understanding of the mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required \n\nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Dane S. Claussen\, Director of Research\, Publications\, and Professional Advancement \n\nResolutions Committee\n\nTwo positions to serve three-year terms starting January 2025. \nThe Resolutions Committee is responsible for reviewing the proposed public statements and providing related recommendations to the Legislative Assembly. \nExpectations: \n	The Resolutions Committee receives\, reviews\, edits\, and recommends action on public statements brought for consideration before the Legislative Assembly. The Committee convenes virtually and communicates through email. Members are expected to review and be familiar with all materials sent prior to meetings. \nThe National Office will disseminate the call for resolutions in February with a July deadline. If any resolutions are submitted\, the committee will meet virtually in August to provide feedback to the submitter and a recommendation\, which will be forwarded to the Legislative Assembly. A member of the committee\, traditionally the chair\, will attend the Wednesday\, November 15 afternoon session of the Legislative Assembly\, before the annual convention at National Harbor\, Maryland\, to forward the resolution with recommendation to the body.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee is expective to attend an orientation in February and 2-4 hours for virtual meetings in August and 2-3 hours in November at the convention if attending the Legislative Assembly is required.   \nSelection Process: \n	Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nQualifications: \n	The committee seeks to keep a balance of representation of members from various institution types\, career stages\, and geographic locations. The Leadership Development Committee also considers seriously NCA’s diversity and inclusion goals when identifying potential members. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\n A willingness to collaborate with other committee members while discussing various issues during meetings. \nThe ability to think comprehensively about current Communication issues.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\n​The willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships in favor of what is best for NCA as an Association.\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Justin Danowski\, Interim-Executive Director \n\nConvention Committee\n\nTwo positions to serve three-year terms starting January 2025. \nThe Convention Committee is responsible for providing recommendations on issues related to the Annual Convention including commenting on convention related proposals brought to the NCA Executive Committee\, reviewing convention site proposals and providing site recommendations to the National Office\, recommending changes to the Annual Convention based on feedback provided via the annual convention attendee survey\, and discussing ways in which the Annual Convention can better serve NCA members and convention attendees.  \nExpectations: \n	Working the NCA National Office convention staff\, the committee meets in person once each year during the NCA Annual Convention and will also attend the in person NCA Leadership Retreat held each January (travel\, lodging\, and meals will be provided for the February retreat) The committee will meet virtual prior to each NCA Executive Committee meeting (up to four meetings\, January\, May\, July\, October) to review convention specific proposals coming before the EC and may meet as needed to discuss pressing issues related to the convention. Throughout the year\, the committee may communicate via electronic means.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews convention related proposals electronically throughout the year for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of proposals.  \nQualifications: \n	The committee seeks to keep a balance of representation of members from various institution types\, career stages\, and geographic locations. The Leadership Development Committee also considers seriously NCA’s diversity and inclusion goals when identifying potential members. \n\nAttended the Annual Convention at least twice within the last five years.\nAble to attend the Annual Convention all three years while serving as a member of this committee.\nKnowledge of\, or willingness to research current issues facing attendees of the Annual Convention.\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members while discussing various issues related to the Annual Convention.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about current issues within the field of Communication.\nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \nExperience as a program planner at the regional or national level is preferred.\n\nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	LaShawn Duckett\, Director of Convention and Meetings \n\n\n  \nAward Selection Committee Positions\n\nBernard J. Brommel Award for Outstanding Scholarship for Distinguished Service In Family Communication Selection Committee \n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2025.  \nThe Bernard J. Brommel Award for Outstanding Scholarship or Distinguished Service in Family Communication recognizes outstanding scholarship or distinguished service in the field of family communication. This contribution may include research published in scholarly publications or leadership in instructional areas. Scholarship is broadly defined to include the spectrum of scholarly writing found in articles published in any journal or by members publishing in major research journals sponsored by other associations or organizations\, or in book or monograph form.  \nThis award can also be given to someone who has made an outstanding contribution over a period of years to family communication through leadership\, teaching\, or promoting the area of family communication at the local\, regional\, or national level. The award also can be given to someone who combines both scholarly contributions with instructional leadership.  \nExpectations:  \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.   \nWorkload:  \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 2-3 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.   \nQualifications:  \n	Nominees should be at the mid-career stage or beyond and focused on teaching and/or researching in family communication.   \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships while reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of six members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\nDiamond Anniversary Book Award Selection Committee\n\nTwo positions\, to serve three-year terms\, starting January 2025. \nThe Diamond Anniversary Book Award honors the most outstanding scholarly book published during the previous year. The selection committee evaluates books for a generation of research judged to be critical to the discipline of communication; dedication to excellence in the conception and method guiding the analysis; the presentation of findings which generate new insights and understandings regarding communication; and explicit sensitivity to the potential uses and value of the analysis for others in areas such as research\, teaching\, and application. \nExpectations: \n	Selection committee members are responsible for reviewing\, evaluating\, deliberating\, and selecting a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee Chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is selected by the committee from the members entering their second or third year.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee receives a physical copy of each nominated book mailed to them in early June and reviews other supporting materials electronically from June to September. The time commitment for selection committee members depends on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	Committee members are responsible for reviewing\, evaluating\, deliberating\, and selecting a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. The selection committee chair is chosen by the committee and is responsible for coordinating the work\, ensuring deadlines are met\, and providing the NCA Staff Liaison with a 100-word blurb for why the winner is deserving of the award. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships while reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of six members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\nDistinguished Scholar Award Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2025. \nThe NCA Distinguished Scholar Award was created in 1991 to recognize NCA members for a lifetime of scholarly achievement in the study of communication. Recipients are selected to reflect excellence within the communication profession. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at the mid-career stage or beyond and can demonstrate continued service to NCA. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication research\, pedagogy\, and service.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \n	NCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\nDonald P. Cushman Memorial Award Selection Committee\n\nTwo positions to serve a three-year term starting January 2025. \nThe Donald P. Cushman Memorial Award was created to honor Dr. Cushman\, an influential figure in the field of communication. The award is designed to recognize Cushman’s mentorship of students\, which centered around excellence in scholarship\, as well as students’ socialization as scholars in the communication discipline. The award honors the top-ranked student-authored paper from all NCA Interest Groups that competitively rank papers for programming at the NCA Annual Convention.  \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is selected by the committee from the members entering their second or third year.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to September for an average of 5-6 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees must hold a doctoral degree\, have faculty status\, and be able to demonstrate relevant experience in evaluating advanced student scholarship.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication student research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of six members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\nFranklyn S. Haiman Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Freedom of Expression Selection Committee \n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2025.   \nThe Franklyn S. Haiman Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Freedom of Expression honors outstanding published research on freedom of expression. The content criteria to be used for the award selection procedures include the vitality and importance of the subject; the calculated impact of the study upon its audience; the quality of composition; and the enduring value of the scholarship.  \nExpectations:  \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.   \nWorkload:  \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications:  \n	Nominees should be engaged in teaching/research in freedom of expression. The current editor of Communication and Democracy (formerly First Amendment Studies) is ineligible to serve on the selection committee during their term as editor.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Global Communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\nGerald M. Phillips Award for Distinguished Applied Communication Scholarship Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2025. \nThe Gerald M. Phillips Award for Distinguished Applied Communication Scholarship honors the author of a body of published research and creative scholarship in applied communication. The body of scholarship recognized by the award is broadly defined to include the spectrum of scholarship expressed by the Journal of Applied Communication Research\, but only as a model for defining the scope of the award. The body of scholarship recognized by the award may be published in any journal\, book\, or monograph\, or published in other than print media\, such as but not limited to film\, video tape\, audio tape\, or radio.  \nExpectations:\n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.   \nWorkload:\n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be engaged in teaching/research in Applied Communication.   \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Global Communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\nGlobal Communication Award Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2025. \nThe Global Communication Award recognizes communication scholars who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and notable service in the areas of global communication. Specifically\, the recipient will be recognized for distinguished communication scholarship that: 1. De-Westernizes way of knowing and doing\, 2. Focuses on regions\, communities\, or spaces outside of the United States and Europe Integrates and cities international\, and global scholars\, theories\, approaches\, and/or methodologies in their scholarship\, 3. Amplifies the global ecologies of knowledge.  \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 2-3 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at the mid-career stage or beyond and focused on teaching and/or researching in global communication.  \nNOTE: At least one member must a scholar residing or working outside of the United States. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Global Communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\nGolden Anniversary Monograph Award Selection Committee \n\nThree positions to serve two-year terms starting January 2025.  \nThe Golden Anniversary Monograph Award honors the most outstanding scholarly monograph published during the previous calendar year in any of the areas of the speech communication arts and sciences.  \nExpectations:  \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met and is selected by the committee from members entering their second year of service.   \nWorkload:  \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to September for an average of 5-6 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.   \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be engaged in research from various Communication methodological backgrounds.   \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Interpersonal Communication.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of four members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\nInterpretation/Performance Studies Selection Committee \n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2025.  \nThe Interpretation/Performance Studies Committee selects the recipients of the Leslie Irene Coger Award for Distinguished Performance and the Lilla A. Heston Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Interpretation and Performance Studies.  \nThe Leslie Irene Coger Award recognizes NCA members with outstanding careers in performance. The award is given for a body of performance or an outstanding career in performance. It may\, in exceptional cases\, be given to performers of a single or a smaller body of performance.  \nThe Lilla A. Heston Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Interpretation and Performance Studies recognizes NCA members who have published research and creative scholarship in interpretation and performance.   \nExpectations:  \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.   \nWorkload:  \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications:  \n	Nominees should be engaged and knowledgeable in performance studies and interpretation research.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Interpersonal Communication.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of four members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\nMark L. Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication Selection Committee\n\nTwo positions to serve two-year terms starting January 2025.  \nThe Mark L. Knapp Award in Interpersonal Communication recognizes career contributions to the study of interpersonal communication. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant scholarly contributions to the study of interaction and/or relational processes.  Honorees will have also contributed to the quality of interpersonal communication through active involvement in the discipline\, significant mentoring of students\, and/or public service focused on interpersonal communication. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is selected by the committee amongst the second-year members. \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be recognized leaders in the study of interpersonal communication and well-acquainted with the broad scope of scholarship in the area. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Interpersonal Communication.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of four members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\nMarsha Houston Award Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve three-year terms starting January 2025.  \nThe award honors Dr. Marsha Houston noted African American feminist communication scholar who was instrumental in helping raise and duly ensure recognition of the collective academic voices of African American women and other women of color in conventional feminist communication.  \nExpectations:\n	 Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be recognized leaders in the study of Feminist Communication Theory.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Feminist Communication Theory.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate  \n\nOrlando L. Taylor Distinguished Scholarship Award in Africana Communication Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2025. \nOrlando L. Taylor was the first African American to serve as president of NCA. The award recognizes a scholar whose body of scholarship demonstrates a sustained commitment to the study of African American and/or African Diaspora communication and culture. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at any stage of their professional career and have experience in Africana Communication research\, culture\, and teaching.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Africana Communication research\, culture\, and teaching..\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate  \n\n Professional Service Awards Selection Committee \n\nThree positions to serve one-year terms starting January 2025.   \nThe Professional Service Awards Committee selects the recipients of the Robert J. Kibler Memorial Award and the Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award. Both awards honor members who have demonstrated excellence\, commitment\, and service to the Association and the discipline.   \nThe Robert J. Kibler Memorial Award honors those who have epitomized the qualities of Robert Kibler’s professional and personal life\, including dedication to excellence\, commitment to the profession\, concern for others\, a vision of what could be\, acceptance of diversity\, and forthrightness.  \nThe Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award honors a person who has made the greatest contribution to the Association and the profession during her or his career. The contributions may be in research\, teaching\, or service. In most cases\, the selected honorees have made outstanding contributions in all three areas.  \nExpectations:  \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair will be selected by the committee.    \nWorkload:  \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to August for an average of 4-5 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations.  \nQualifications:  \n	Nominees should be at any stage of their professional career and have a proven record of service with NCA.   \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Africana Communication research\, culture\, and teaching..\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate  \n\nRhetorical Scholarship award Selection Committee\n\nTwo positions to serve a three-year term starting in January 2025.  \nThe Rhetorical Scholarship Selection Committee selects the recipients of the Douglas W. Ehninger Distinguished Rhetorical Scholar Award\, the James A. Winans-Herbert A. Wichelns Memorial Award for Distinguished Scholarship in Rhetoric and Public Address\, and the Karl. R. Wallace Memorial Award.  \nThe Ehninger award honors distinguished scholars who have executed research programs in rhetorical theory\, rhetorical criticism\, or public address studies.  \nThe Winans-Wichelns award honors Rhetorical and Public Address scholarship that has been published by NCA members in the previous year based on copyright date.  \nThe Wallace award is given to foster and promote philosophical\, historical\, or critical scholarship in rhetoric and public discourse.\n	 \n	Expectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is chosen by the committee.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to September for an average of 8-10 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at any stage of their professional career and have a proven record of in rhetorical studies or public address.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about rhetorical studies or public address research\, teaching\, and service.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of six members. Nominations for three of the positions are reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments. Other selection committee positions are filled by the Rhetorical and Communication Theory Division and Public Address Division.  \nNCA Staff Liaison: \n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\nStephen E. Lucas Debut Publication Award Selection Committee\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting in January 2025. \nThe Stephen E. Lucas Debut Publication Award honors new scholars in the communication discipline who have published their first scholarly book or monograph. Honored scholars are selected on the highest standards of academic rigor. Submissions address any area of communication research and may employ any methodology. Submissions are judged on their ability to open new fields of research for the discipline\, for their potential to influence research in a particular area of the discipline\, and/or for their potential to become standard reading for scholars in the discipline. \nExpectations: \n	Committee members review\, evaluate\, deliberate\, and select a winner as prescribed by the individual award guidelines. Committee chair is responsible for coordinating the work of the selection committee and ensuring all deadlines are met. The chair is the third-year member of the committee. \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials electronically from June to September for an average of 5-6 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at any stage of their professional career and have a proven record of research excellence.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about communication research.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \nNCA Staff Liaison:\n	Monica Yang\, Strategic Projects Associate \n\n\n  \nOther Committee Positions\n\nCommittee on International Discussion and Debate (CIDD)\n\nOne Position for a member to serve a four-year term starting in January 2025.  \nThe Committee on International Discussion and Debate promotes international understanding and the practice of communication through discussion and debates between students from the United States and other nations. The program seeks to broaden the scope of international educational and cultural exchanges by providing a channel for the exchange of ideas and attitudes among students and young people in America and throughout the world; make possible informal meetings among students\, college and university personnel\, and the general citizenry of participating countries; facilitate the exchange of information and ideas about the educational systems of the countries involved; reinforce the importance of dialogue as a preferred means for resolving international and intercultural differences; maintain and enhance the ties between the National Communication Association and forensics organizations\, forensics programs\, and their sponsoring academic departments throughout the United States; and provide opportunities to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the discipline of communication both in other nations and in the United States. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at the mid-stage level or beyond in their careers. Each member serves a four-year term serving as chair in their third year. Most of the work of this committee is done electronically throughout the year.  \nWorkload: \n	The committee reviews materials and holds monthly meetings electronically from February to September for an average of 3-4 hours per month. The committee also is expected to meet at the Annual Convention in November to start planning debates for the following year.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should be at any stage of their professional career and have a proven record of organizing formal forensic speech and debates competitions. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about forensics and debate.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of four members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendation of the Leadership Development Committee is then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments.  \n\nDoctoral Education Committee \n\nTwo positions to serve three-year terms beginning January 2025. \nThe purpose of the Doctoral Education Committee is to promote the highest standards of Communication scholarship through excellence in doctoral education. The committee works in collaboration with the Research Council\, Teaching and Learning Council and other Association bodies as appropriate.  \nExpectations: \n	The committee convenes once a year in person during the Annual Convention. Most other work is done by electronic means throughout the year. The committee also reviews nominations and selects a winner for the Gerald R. Miller Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award.  \nWorkload: \n	The selection committee reviews nomination materials for the Miller Award electronically from June to September for an average of 6-8 hours per month. The time commitment for selection committee members is dependent on the number of nominations. \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should have a history of service to their department/institution. Members are selected with the intent of maintaining a committee that is representative of doctoral programs geographically\, intellectually\, and in other appropriate ways.  \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication research.\nPrevious experience in reviewing doctoral dissertations.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of six members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments. The chair is selected by the committee. \n\nLeathers Memorial Fund\n\nOne position to serve a three-year term starting January 2025.  \nThe Leathers Memorial Fund is a grant selection committee that reviews funding requests for projects to support Communication scholarship in Eastern Europe and funded by the Dale G. Leathers Memorial Fund to Promote Communication Studies in Emerging Democracies. For more information\, visit www.natcom.org/LeathersFund/.  \nExpectations: \n	Committee members are charged with devising general criteria for judging proposals\, for selecting the designees of the fund\, and for establishing any priorities for operationalizing the purposes of the Fund\, intended to support communication scholarship in emerging democracies. All of the work of the Committee is done electronically. Members serve three-year terms.  \nQualifications: \n	Nominees should have an interest in promoting Communication teaching and research in emerging democracies. \nNominees must be members of NCA at the time of submitting materials and possess:  \n\nA willingness to collaborate with other committee members as needed.\nThe ability to think comprehensively about Communication scholarship.\nAn understanding of the vision and mission of NCA.\nThe willingness to set aside professional affiliations/friendships reviewing nomination materials. \nA commitment to adhere to confidentiality when required. \n\nSelection Process: \n	The selection committee is comprised of three members. Nominations for each position are first reviewed by the NCA Leadership Development Committee. The recommendations of the Leadership Development Committee are then considered by the Legislative Assembly\, which formally approves appointments. The chair is selected by the committee.
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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.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/2025-nca-institute-for-faculty-development/
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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.
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/2025-nca-doctoral-honors-seminar/
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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:NCA National Awards: Call for 2025 Submissions Deadline
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SUMMARY:NCA Interest Groups Awards: Call for 2025 Submissions Deadline
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SUMMARY:Submission and Reviewer Sign-up Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Submission Deadline (11:59 p.m. PT)  (Late submissions will not be accepted) \n  \nSUBMISSIONS     |     REVIEWERS
URL:https://www.natcom.org/event/submission-and-reviewer-sign-up-deadline/
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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: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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