2010 Conference Program

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The 2010 Conference Program is available in PDF format. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF reader to access this file.

Welcome to the NorthWest Communication Association Webpage!

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The NorthWest Communication Association is a non-profit scholarly organization, which exists to unite and promote mutual educational interests to the study, criticism, research, teaching, and practice of communication. Membership is open to all persons, institutions, and organizations who promote the purpose of the Association, including humanistic, scientific, and artistic approaches to communication.

For more information about NWCA, contact one of our officers. Feel free to read our bylaws for a better understanding of organizational governance.

The Association Newsletter

The January 2010 Newsletter is available for download! Please click here for the latest NWComm information, including your 2010 Conference updates the latest deadline information!

The 2010 Annual Conference

Information about the 2010 annual conference, including the call for papers and contact information for section chairs, is posted in the conference section of the webpage.

Important note – the October 2008 Newsletter was the last printed newsletter. Starting with this newsletter, all future newsletters will be available in pdf format on our website.

Leadership of NWCA

Interested in getting involved or speaking with someone directly about the NWCA? Contact one of our officers.

President – Trischa Goodnow, Oregon State University
Immediate Past President – Jeanne Clark, Willamette University
1st Vice President – Bohn Lattin, University of Portland
2nd Vice President – Michael Hazel, Gonzaga University
Treasurer & Secretary – Kevin Brown, Oregon Institute of Technology
Journal Editor – Cynthia Lou Coleman, Portland State University
Historian – Ray Preiss, University of Puget Sound
Newsletter Editor – Mark Porrovecchio, Oregon State University
Web Spinner – Khalil Islam-Zwart, Eastern Washington University

Student Participation

Our organization has a strong commitment to student members, and we encourage the participation of undergraduate and graduate students at our conference, along with faculty and professionals. The organization especially prides itself on offering a friendly, supportive atmosphere for first-time presenters at all levels. Each year, conference submissions are competitively reviewed, and awards are presented to the outstanding submissions from graduate and undergraduate students. Faculty provide mentoring and helpful responses to panels of students, as well as presenting their own papers and panels. The mentoring of young scholars, and the availability of a committed scholarly environment, is an important feature of this organization.

Goals

The NorthWest Communication Association is a regional association, affiliated with the National [US] Communication
Association (NCA). At our annual conference, NWCA provides an opportunity for professional exchange among members, both through scholarly presentations and through informal gatherings. Membership in and service to the NWCA also provides opportunities for professional growth and shared understanding of communication as both process and practice. Most important, NWCA provides its members with opportunities to work together to strengthen the profession through teaching, research, and engagement with the community. The collegiality and intimacy of our annual conference make it a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for members new and old.

History and Traditions

Founded in 1976, NWCA represents more than 150 members in eight US states and three Canadian provinces, including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Saskatchewan, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington. The NWCA has a proud tradition of supporting and encouraging scholarship, nurturing teaching excellence, and promoting service to the profession. NWCA is the only communication association to recognize contributions to human rights and freedom of expression through our Human Rights Award.