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09/08/2015

2016 Call for Papers

107th Annual ECA Convention

 [R]evolution

 Baltimore, MD
The Hyatt Regency
March 31st – April 3rd

 Submission Deadline: October 15, 2015


Although Baltimore, MD, is not known for events during the Revolutionary War, the city was critical to the success of the 13 Colonies’ freedom. After the British took Philadelphia, Baltimore became the temporary capital of the 13 Colonies from December 1776 to February 1777. During this time period, the Second Continental Congress (or the John Hancock Congress) unanimously voted to print authentic copies of the Declaration of Independence with all of the original signers names attached to the document. Mary Katherine Goddard, a Baltimore Postmaster, printer, and publisher, typeset and created the first printed versions of the document, which were then sent to each of the 13 Colonies so everyone could see who had.

Of course, Baltimore is more famous for a different battle during the War of 1812. Prior to the Battle of Baltimore, Maj. George Armistead asked for a flag so big that the British would have no trouble seeing it fly above Ft. McHenry. While attempting to negotiate the release of a local physician, Frances Scott Key was held captive off the coast during the Battle of Fort McHenry. When he woke the next morning, he could see that “the flag was still there.” At this sight, he was uniquely inspired to write the beginnings of what would become the U.S. National Anthem.

Although the Revolutionary war helped spur on the creation of the United States of America, the War of 1812 was equally important in how the U.S. evolved in its sense of national pride and unity.

Following in the spirit of these [r]evolutionary events, I invite our collaborative consideration about [R]evolution in the communication discipline. Are the field, our scholarship, and our teaching best served by a series of slow, incremental changes, or is it time to promote radical, pervasive overthrow of the status quo? Let’s take our G.I.F.T.S. program to the next level as we explore our teaching strategies.

You are encouraged to submit an activity, assignment, project, game, or simulation that you have used in the classroom successfully.  The activity should address specific communication theory(s), concept(s), skill(s) or learning objective(s) appropriate to the communication discipline at the college classroom level.

CHALLENGE: G.I.F.T.S. submitted that incorporate teaching online, flipped or blended modalities will be given special consideration. If there are enough that provide opportunities for {r}evolution in this pervasive teaching modality, we will have a special section for just these submissions. Any submissions that address multiple teaching modalities are especially encouraged!

Guidelines for Submission: 

  1. Choose a “Great Idea” that you have successfully used in the classroom.
  2. Create a well-written, mistake-free proposal that includes the following:
    • The tile of your activity
    • The course(s) for which it is intended
    • The goals and objectives of the activity
    • A rationale for conducting this particular activity
    • Directions for the activity, including
      1. any preparation/preliminary steps &/or materials needed
      2. an explanation of the connection to concepts, theory, and/or skills covered in the activity
    • Typical results
    • How to debrief the activity
  3. The proposal should be no more than 1-2 pages long. A bibliography may be included, if relevant.
  4. Submissions must include a detachable/separate cover page with the submitter’s full contact information and institutional affiliation.
  5. Indicate any technology needs (keeping in mind that equipment rental is very expensive) Please read ECA’s technology policy as you consider your technology needs: http://www.ecasite.org/pdf/technologypolicy042007.pdf Reasonable requests for technology support will not be met unless they accompany the proposal submission.
  6. Send your complete submission or inquiries to Cheryl Wilson at cjwilson@hacc.eduas either a .doc/.docx, .odt, or .pdf file by October 15, 2015.  Please put your name and “ECA G.I.F.T.S. submission” in the subject line.

Submissions must follow these guidelines or they will not be considered. 

Sincerely,

Cheryl Wilson
Community College Interest Group, Vice-Chair

Statement of Professional Responsibility

The following statement MUST be included with every submission of a paper or panel in order for it to be eligible for review. If it is not attached with a submitted document, the chair is responsible for obtaining a completed copy of this form prior to the paper/panel being officially programmed for presentation at the convention.

In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this panel or paper if it is accepted and programmed. I/We further recognize that all who attend and present at ECA’s annual meeting must register and pay required fees.

Come and be part of the [R]evolution!

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