NACC Excellence at the Center Conference
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The East Carolina University School of Communication Speech Communication Center is proud to host the 20th annual meeting of the National Association of Communication Centers on March 19 and 20, 2021. This year’s conference will be virtual.
The theme for this year’s conference, Contemporary Communication at the Center: Lights, Webcam, Action! offers participants the opportunity to share their experiences adjusting to changing, contemporary communication with peers, co-workers, colleagues, and the clients they serve.
We look forward to “seeing” you in 2021!
Proposal Information:
We seek communication center related proposals for panels, GIFTS, workshops, and competitive and non-competitive praxis or research papers from undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff. The deadline for submissions is February 13, 2021.To find out more information about the association, visit the association’s website at: http://commcenters.org/
To find out more information about the conference, registration, and calls, visit the conference website https://communication.ecu.edu/nacc-excellence-at-the-center-conference/
NCA’s Outstanding Tutor Award
Call can be found at: http://commcenters.org/awards/nca-s-outstanding-tutor-award
Competitive Paper Proposals
Bob and Ann Weiss Undergraduate Paper Award – Call can be found at: http://commcenters.org/awards/bob-and-ann-weiss-undergraduate-paper-award
Huddy-Gunn Graduate Paper Award – Call can be found at: http://commcenters.org/awards/huddy-gunn-graduate-paper-award
Joyce Ferguson Faculty Paper Award – Call can be found at: http://commcenters.org/awards/joyce-ferguson-faculty-paper-award
Non-Competitive Papers
We seek authors to present original communication center research papers, not intended for competition. Submissions can be written by individuals or groups.
Submission Guidelines:
- Abstracts must be sent to COMMCONFERENCE@ecu.edu by February 13, 2021. Please label the subject line “NACC21PaperNoncompetitive”
- Final papers must be ready for presentation in March.
Submissions must include:
- Title
- Presenter’s name(s) & affiliation(s)
- Abstract
Panel Proposals
Panels include a discussion led by up to five participants on specific themes or issues related to communication centers or the conference theme. Panel proposals should include a description of how attendees will be invited to participate. Please submit a proposed title for the session, a 100-150 word abstract, and a list of participants with contact information to COMMCONFERENCE@ecu.edu by February 13, 2021. Please label the subject line “NACC21Panel.”
Individual Great Ideas for Teaching Sessions (G.I.F.T.S.) Proposals
A special slot for GIFTS presentations will be included at the 2020 conference (based on interest). Individuals and small groups are encouraged to share unique, novel, and/or effective approaches to communication center work. Is there something that your center does or uses that you think the rest of us would find useful or interesting? Tell us about it! Please submit a title for the GIFT with a 100-150 word abstract to COMMCONFERENCE@ecu.edu by February 13, 2021. Please label the subject line “NACC21Gift.”
Interactive Workshop Proposals
Workshop sessions can be geared toward new or experienced staff and tutors, and are an opportunity to provide training on any communication center-related topic. Workshops that offer creative strategies and materials that can be adapted for use at other centers are especially encouraged. Please submit a proposed title for the session, an agenda for the workshop, and a 100-150 word abstract to COMMCONFERENCE@ecu.edu by February 13, 2021. Please label the subject line “NACC21Workshop.”
Creative Works Proposals
We encourage centers to share the creative work they have produced, including, but not limited to, interactive presentations, online teaching units, videos, and social media campaigns. We invite those who offer creative works to submit a related panel, workshop, GIFTS, or paper proposal where the creative work can be showcased.