Basic Course Division
Divisions
The Basic Course Division of NCA promotes the teaching, study, research, assessment, and administration of communication in basic course settings. Focusing on teaching fundamental communication skills and theory to undergraduate students, the division is concerned with a broad spectrum of issues relevant to the maintenance and development of quality basic courses to benefit students, scholars, and the discipline. The division emphasizes both qualitative and quantitative approaches to scholarly work in basic course teaching and administration. To subscribe to the Basic Course Division listserv, send an email to Sam Wallace at swallace1@udayton.com and ask to be placed on the basic course list-serv.
2026 NCA Positions
- NCA Nominating Committee Representative
- Drew Ashby-King, East Carolina University
- NCA Legislative Assembly Representative
- Drew Ashby-King, East Carolina University
- Kara Burnett, Sinclair Community College
2026 Interest Group Leadership
- Chair: Drew Ashby-King, East Carolina University
- Vice Chair: Scott Myers, West Virginia University
- Vice Chair-Elect: Brianna Avalos, Scottsdale Community College
- Immediate Past Chair: Kara Burnett, Sinclair Community College
- Secretary: Caroline Waldbuesser, University of Missouri