Convention

Each year about 1,000 communication professionals gather to celebrate the best in communication research, teaching, learning, and advocacy.

Publications

Our journals are committed to publishing high-quality, original scholarship.

Interest Groups

CSCA conducts its business and sponsors convention programs and panels through its Interest Groups, Caucuses, and Sections representing the different discipline emphases of the membership.

Welcome

The mission of Central States Communication Association (CSCA) is to unite and educate people with both an affinity to the central region of the United States and a scholarly interest in all areas of communication for promotion of their mutual goals and advancement of their field.

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10/02/2025

2026 CSCA Call for Nominations ... Second Vice President and Executive Committee Member-at-Large

Members of the CSCA Nominating Committee invite self and other nominations for Second Vice President and Executive Committee Member-at-Large positions.

09/30/2025

CSCA - Call for Nominations - Pearson and Nelson Outstanding New Teacher Award

This award recognizes individuals early in their professional career who are showing distinction as teachers. Nominees may be teaching at any level from grade school through graduate school.

09/29/2025

CSCA - Call for Nominations - 2026 Warren Award

The award, named in honor of the late and beloved John T. Warren, recognizes a mid-career scholar who exhibits some of the many virtues John himself exuded as a mentor, scholar, and engaged member of the discipline.

09/27/2025

2026 CSCA Jack Kay Award Call for Nominations

The Central States Communication Association invites nominations for the Jack Kay Award for Community Engagement and Applied Communication Scholarship.

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October 10, 2025

Deadline for 2026 Convention Submissions

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Hyatt Regenacy Minneapolis, April 14 - 19, 2026