CALL FOR PAPERS: National Association of Communication Centers 7th Annual Mini-Conference,
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
DEADLINE: February 29, 2008
The National Association of Communication Centers invites academic research submissions at
their 7th annual conference APRIL 18-19, 2008, hosted jointly by the University of Colorado,
Colorado Springs and the University of Wyoming. The theme of this year's conference is
"The Trails We Blaze: The Communication Centers Expedition." The program committee
invites proposals in the following formats:
Paper: An oral presentation of an original research paper that investigates a topic from an
empirical or theoretical perspective. We also welcome topics such as starting communication
centers, training tutors, assessment of communication centers, working with client populations,
and center physical space issues.
Poster: A visual presentation on a poster illustrating research from an empirical or
theoretical perspective.
Panel: A discussion led by up to five participants on specific themes or issues relevant to the
section's mission. Those present will have an opportunity to participate.
Interest Groups: An opportunity for scholars with common interests and questions to exchange
ideas with each other for the purpose of building scholarly networks.
Workshop Sessions: An opportunity to provide training to center/lab personnel in various
communication center settings.
G.I.F.T.S. Sessions: Great Ideas for Teachers, a forum to allow the continued evolution of
integrating the communication center into a rigorous curriculum.
All submissions will be delivered electronically to whuddy@uccs.edu, and will be due by
FEBRUARY 29TH, 2008. For PAPERS, submit a completed paper. For POSTERS, prepare a 300 word
abstract of the research area covered. For PANELS, INTEREST GROUPS, WORKSHOPS, and G.I.F.T.S.
sessions,prepare a proposed agenda for the meeting, and a 100-150 word abstract. Also a list of
proposed panelists, as well as a brief statement of what each panelist will be covering. Top
paper recognition awarded to top graduate and undergraduate papers.
The conference will take place at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs campus. If you
have questions about the conference or facilities, please contact us at whuddy@uccs.edu., or
link to the conference website at http://www.uccs.edu/commlab/nacc