call for proposals - North Central Sociological Association

2017
ANNUAL MEETING
North Central Sociological
Association
March 31 & April 1
Indianapolis, Indiana
Call for Submissions
Deadline to Submit: December 9, 2016
Full Conference Information Available at
http://www.ncsanet.org/2017-annual-meeting
The theme for the 2017 conference was suggested to NCSA President Debra
Swanson by her colleague and friend, Pam Koch—and it seemed especially timely
given the polarized political climate during the 2016 campaign cycle—as well as
being inspired by her 20 year-old activist daughter’s commitment to peace and
social justice.
Polarization means more than politicians behaving badly or strong disagreement.
Instead David Lankenhorn, of the Institute for American Values, defines
polarization as ‘an intense commitment to a candidate, culture or ideology’ that
divides people into rival groups. A 2014 Pew Report found that Americans are
experiencing more ‘affective polarization’—emotionally, charged negative feelings
about those in the other political camp. These polarizing negative feelings have
become so intense that they are changing were we choose to live and who we
choose to be in relation with! And polarization thwarts empathy.
Dr. Swanson might argue that peace is the opposite of violence. Research in the
1960s by John Galtung looked at ways to classify violence. Personal violence is
the most obvious—rape, murder and war—because the perpetrators are other
people. But, structural violence is less visible and is often overlooked because it is
systemic and ordinary. Apartheid is an obvious example of structural violence.
Ahmed Afzaal has said “to identify structural
violence, it is imperative to focus on consequences
rather than intentions.” Structural violence, unlike
personal violence, is not the direct action of a
particular person, but the systematic unequal
distribution of resources. It treats violence not as
individual or moral failings, but as a policy matter.
Sociology and sociologist are uniquely qualified to
look at both the impact of polarization and peace.
NCSA hopes you will join us as we continue to
explore the sociological connections between these
ideas.
Submission Portal Opens: August 15, 2016
Deadline to Submit: December 9, 2016
Online Submission Portal Available at
http://www.ncsanet.org/2017-annual-meeting
When the portal opens, you will be able to submit abstracts for individual
presentations and closed/complete sessions. Please read the information below to
help you prepare your submissions.
Important dates:
Aug 15, 2016
online portal opens for all submissions
Dec 9, 2016
deadline for all submissions EXCEPT undergraduate presentations
Jan 10, 2017
deadline for undergraduate presentation submissions
Jan 31, 2017
target date for 2017 preliminary program to be posted online
Feb 27, 2017
hotel reservation closes
Mar 22, 2017
advance conference registration closes
FEATURED SPEAKERS IN 2017
2017 Ruth and John Useem Plenary Address
Bruce Keith
Director of Academic Engagement and Global Partnerships
U.S. Military Academy, West Point
Dr. Keith is Professor of Sociology in the Department of
Systems Engineering. His primary focus is on the design and
implementation of developmental models capable of building
sustainable capacity in individuals, organizations, and countries.
2017 John F. Schnabel Distinguished Teaching Address
Fayyaz Hussain
Center for Integrative Studies
Michigan State University
Each year a recipient of the John F. Schnabel
Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award speaks
to NCSA on a pedagogical topic. Dr. Hussain is an
Assistant Professor of Sociology. He has been
recognized by his campus for his innovative and engaging teaching. He also is a
long time member of the NCSA, and serves on the association’s Council.
THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE CONFERENCE
Individual Papers/Presentations or Poster - Research
If you want to present a portion of a research project you are working on then submit it is
an individual research paper or poster. The program committee will organize the individual
submissions into coherent sessions. You will need to submit a title and a brief abstract (no
more than 150 words). Please indicate the general topic that best fits your submission (see
list below). If your submission does not fit any of the general research topics, you can
choose the “RESEARCH: other” option. For questions and more information please contact
Melinda Messineo at mmessine@bsu.edu.
Individual Papers/Presentations or Poster--Teaching
If you want to give a presentation on a particular teaching related topic then submit it as an
individual teaching paper or poster. The program committee will organize the individual
presentations into coherent sessions. You will need to submit a title and a brief abstract (no
more than 150 words). Please note the general topic that best fits your submission (see list
below). If your submission does not fit any of the general teaching topics, you can choose
the “TEACHING: other” option. For questions and more information please contact Mellisa
Holtzman at mkholtzman@bsu.edu.
Special Format (e.g., workshops, panel discussion, author-meets-critic, etc.)
We accept workshops, panel discussions, or special format sessions on any sociologicalrelated topic. These proposals should be submitted the same as a complete or “closed”
session, meaning all participants will be focusing on a single topic and must have agreed to
participate before the organizer submits the proposal. You will need to submit a title and a
brief abstract (no more than 150 words) as well as the names and email addresses of the
session participants. For questions and more information contact Melinda Messineo at
mmessine@bsu.edu.
Complete Sessions - Research
Also referred to “closed” sessions. We accept complete panels on any research topic. These
panels should have between 3 and 4 participants who present papers on similar topics. All
participants must have agreed to participate before the organizer submits the session. You
will need to submit the title of the session, a brief abstract for the session (no more than
150 words), the names and emails of all the presenters, the title of the individual
presentations, and a brief abstract for each presentation (no more than 150 words). For
questions and more information please contact at Melinda Messineo at mmessine@bsu.edu.
Complete Sessions - Teaching
Also referred to “closed” sessions. We accept complete panels on any teaching-related topic.
These panels should have between 3 and 5 participants who do presentations on similar
topics. All participants must have agreed to participate before the organizer submits the
session. You will need to submit the title of the session, a brief abstract for the session (no
more than 150 words), the names and emails of all the presenters, the title of the individual
presentations, and a brief abstract for each presentation (no more than 150 words). For
questions and more information contact Mellisa Holtzman at mkholtzman@bsu.edu.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1) You must be a NCSA member and register for the conference to be on the final
conference program.
2) The NCSA requests that individuals limit their participation to no more than three
appearances on the program to accommodate as many participants as possible.
3) All submissions must be complete and received by the appropriate NCSA 2017
Conference Committee method no later than 5pm on December 9.
4) Review the suggested topics for submissions on next page to determine if your
submission should be considered as a research or teaching proposal AND for which topic the
program committee should consider when assigning your presentation to a session, day or
time. We make every effort to schedule sessions of the same topic as not to conflict.
5) For research or teaching papers, and special format sessions, submit information online
at http://bit.ly/2a6wQJZ. Please have on hand all the author(s)’ first and last names,
institutional affiliations, most frequently checked email, and an abstract up to 150 words.
Indicate the topic that best fits your submission. We do not collect finished papers, so
papers or posters in progress may be submitted.
6) To organize a complete research or teaching session, recruit between three and four
papers before December 9, 2016. Note: please gather the name of the session, a session
abstract up to 150 words, the names of all presenters, titles of presenters’ papers, abstracts
for all papers up to 150 words each and institutional affiliations and email addresses for all
presenters. For closed research sessions, email Melinda Messineo at mmessine@bsu.edu.
For closed teaching sessions, email Mellisa Holtzman at mkholtzman@bsu.edu. In the email,
all information for the complete session must be included.
7) The NCSA welcomes the participation of undergraduate students. For the last several
years, undergraduate students have been able to present their work on Saturday of the
NCSA conference and are given full representation in the conference program.
Undergraduate presenters must register for the conference and be paid members of NCSA.
Registration for the conference gives undergraduates student membership benefits and
access to the entire annual meeting.
For undergraduates who wish to submit a paper, submit information online at
http://bit.ly/2ac1CFW. Please have on hand all the author(s)’ first and last names,
institutional affiliations, most frequently checked email, and an abstract up to 150 words.
We do not collect finished papers, so papers in progress may be submitted. The deadline for
undergraduates to submit is January 10, 2017. Undergraduate submissions will be placed in
a topic-relevant session in one of the committee organized Undergraduate Student Sessions
on Saturday. For questions regarding undergraduate student participation in the conference,
please contact Alan McEvoy at amcevoy@nmu.edu.
Topics for Research and Teaching Submissions
RESEARCH TOPICS
Aging and the Life Course
Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity
Animals and Society
Applied Sociology
Body and Embodiment
Children and Youth
Collective Behavior and Social Movements
Community and Urban Sociology
Community Based/Participatory Research
Comparative Sociology
Consumers and Consumption
Courts, Prisons, and the Legal System
Crime, Deviance, and Delinquency
Culture
Demography
Disability and Society
Economy, Class, and Social Inequality
Education
Environmental Sociology
Family
Food
Gender
Global and Transnational Sociology
Health and Medical Sociology
Historical & Comparative Sociology
History of Sociology
Human Rights
Immigration, Migration
International and Global Development
Intersection of Race, Class, and Gender
Labor
Law & Society
LGBTQ Studies
Live Course
Media Studies
Masculinities
Organizational Sociology
Peace over Polarization
Peace, War and Social Conflict
Political Sociology
Popular Culture
Population Issues
Poverty
Qualitative Methods
Quantitative Methods
Race and Ethnicity
Religion
Rural Sociology
Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
Science, Knowledge, and Technology
Sexualities
Social Activism
Social Change
Social Movements
Social Problems
Social Psychology
Sociological Practice
Sports and Leisure
Statistics
Stratification and Inequalities
Symbolic Interaction
Theory
Urban Sociology
Work and Occupation
Youth and Society
RESEARCH: other
TEACHING TOPICS
Active Learning/Student Centered Learning
Assessment of Learning
Books that Help Us Teach
Capstone Projects–Best Practices
Choosing Textbooks and other Course Materials
Community College Instruction
Community Engagement and the Classroom
Curriculum Design
Ethics and the Classroom
Evaluation of Students and Teachers
Great Ideas for Teaching
Group work–Benefits and Challenges
Issues and Challenges in Teaching
Mentoring Issues
Online Teaching
Organizing Undergraduates for Clubs
Retention Strategies
Service and Project–based Learning
Solving Teaching Problems
Student Writing
Teaching Awards: How to Assemble a Strong
Nomination
Teaching at Different Kinds of Institutions
Teaching Difficult Topics
Teaching Diversity Related Topics
Teaching with Diverse Populations
Teaching Large Classes
Teaching Online Classes
Teaching Portfolios
Teaching Sociology through Film/Media/News
Technology in the Classroom
Undergraduate Research
Teaching topics: Criminology
Teaching topics: Research Methods and/or
Statistics
Teaching topics: Theory
Teaching topics: Other
TEACHING: other
SAVE THE DATE!
Mid-Career Preconference Retreat – “Reflect-Refresh-Refocus”
Did you recently receive tenure and wonder…now what? Are you wanting to revise
elements of your classes and would like some structure and motivation to get you
started? Would you like to connect with faculty to share ideas and insights about the
next phase of your academic career?
Join us for the NCSA Pre-conference Retreat – Thursday, March 30th from 12 noon to
5pm.
Graduate Student and Early Career Professional Development
Conference
This year, in partnership with Indiana University and Ball State University, NCSA
presents—as an added feature to the Future Faculty (FF) and Professional Development
(PD) Certificate Programs—a special ‘within conference experience.’ Participants who sign
up for either certificate program in advance will be eligible for onsite mentoring feedback
sessions on resumes, cover letters, and teaching statements. Look for more information
in the Fall NCSA newsletter!
CONFERENCE CONTACTS
General program issues:
Research sessions:
Teaching sessions:
Undergraduate papers:
Hotel and conference arrangements:
Melinda Messineo, mmessine@bsu.edu
Melinda Messineo, mmessine@bsu.edu
Mellisa Holtzman, mkholtzman@bsu.edu
Alan McEvoy, amcevoy@nmu.edu
Joyce Lucke, ncsa@paragonme.net
For detailed conference information:
www.ncsanet.org/2017-annual-conference
NCSA will send frequent meeting reminders and updates.
Please add the following email addresses below to your safe senders list
to ensure you receive important conference updates.
ncsa@paragonme.net
mmessine@bsu.edu
Deadline to Submit: December 9, 2016
Online Submission Portal Available at
http://www.ncsanet.org/2017-annual-meeting
NCSA, Start Your Engines!
Our Pit Crew is waiting for you to race into Indy
Crowne Plaza Hotel at Historic Union Station
Indianapolis, Indiana
Listed in the National Register
of Historic Places, Crowne
Plaza at Historic Union
Station is housed within the
confines of an active train
station, which creates a unique
experience for all guests.
The muffled rumbling and
subtle vibrations of the trains as
they roll through the building
enhance the ambiance of
staying in our hotel—where
guests will experience the
authenticity of a living railroad
station.
Crowne Plaza at Historic Union
Station offers more than 270
well-appointed guest rooms
featuring the
Sleep Advantage bedding
program and host of top
amenities.
The hotel is renowned for its 26
authentic Pullman train car
sleeper rooms resting on their
original tracks and white
fiberglass ghosts statues placed
throughout the facility. Each
train car is named and decorated
after prominent period
personalities. The hotel is also
popular for its Grand Hall with
soaring arches and stunning
stained glass barrel ceiling
making it a favorite downtown
venue.
The Crowne Plaza is located in
the heart of downtown
Indianapolis. You’ll be just a few
steps from Lucas Oil Stadium,
the Indiana Convention Center,
Circle Centre Mall Conseco
Fieldhouse and Victory Field. We
are convenient to IUPUI,
Government Center, and other
area attractions including
Indianapolis Zoo and White River
Gardens, NCAA Hall of
Champions Museum, Eiteljorg
Museum, Indianapolis Motor
Speedway & Hall of Fame
Museum, and The Children’s
Museum of Indianapolis.
Transportation
The Crowne Plaza is located downtown, just 14 miles from Indianapolis
International Airport. IND is serviced by major airlines and all major rental
car companies.
Go Express Travel Airport Shuttle
For visitors staying downtown, this express, non-stop bus service runs every
30 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for less than $15 one way.
Passengers board the shuttle at Zone 1 of the airport’s Ground
Transportation Center. www.bloomingtonshuttle.com/airport_shuttle.
IndyGo Bus System
The IndyGo Bus system operates bus routes all around the city, including a
fixed route to and from the airport, for as little as $2.50 per ride.
www.indygo.net.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available at the airport, Indiana Convention Center, Circle
Centre Mall and major hotels. A typical fare from the airport to downtown is
$35-$40, and a $10 flat rate is available for most trips within the downtown
area.
Other Passenger Options
Other options for reaching the city include Amtrak (www.amtrak.com),
Greyhound (www.greyhound.com) and Megabus (us.megabus.com), which
all have hubs in the downtown area.
Driving
As the Crossroads of America, Indy is within a day’s drive of over half of the
country’s population. Traffic congestion is a rarity in Indianapolis, and
visitors find the city’s street layout straightforward and easy to navigate.
Downtown features over 70,000 parking spots.
Walking & Biking While in Indianapolis
National journalists have proclaimed Indy to be one of the most walkable
cities in the country. On foot, visitors can reach hundreds of restaurants and
attractions from hotels and major meeting venues. An expansive network of
climate-controlled skywalks connect the Indiana Convention Center and
Lucas Oil Stadium with 4,700 hotel rooms and a four-story mall with
hundreds of specialty shops and dining options. When visitors want to be
outside, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail offers a safe and scenic greenway for
bicyclists and pedestrians alike.
Indy’s Cultural
Districts
SIX GO-TO NEIGHBORHOODS FOR ACTION & ATTRACTIONS
FOUNTAIN SQUARE
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Peruvian, Thai, and Greek restaurants. Burlesque bingo nights. A rockabilly taco
joint with a tiki bar out back. This retro district just southeast of downtown is packed
with charming shops and ethnic eateries, all anchored by the historic Fountain Square
Theatre Building and its duckpin bowling alleys (the only ones outside the East Coast).
Browse vintage clothing racks or go antiquing at one of several spots. TRY IT! Win prizes
at the Burlesque Bingo-Bango Show, held twice a month at White Rabbit Cabaret.
BROAD RIPPLE VILLAGE
THE CANAL & WHITE RIVER STATE PARK
MASS AVE
The Vogue nightclub’s marquee on College Avenue
marks your arrival in this enclave of cool five miles
north of downtown. Stroll the greenways, take in
the public art and graffiti murals, or flip through
boxes at record shops. By day, foot traffic arrives
via the Monon Trail. At night, crowds pack the
many restaurant and bars, like the Wellington Pub
(pictured). TRY IT! See big names and up-andcomers at Crackers Comedy Club.
Bicycles, surreys, and even gondolas dot the
landscape at this urban playground, whose 250
acres dominate the west side of downtown. Major
attractions include the Indianapolis Zoo, NCAA
Hall of Champions, and Victory Field baseball
stadium. Museums line the Central Canal, where
visitors stroll, take in concerts, and rent bikes and
boats. TRY IT! Segway tours are a fun way to explore
the area.
Hip Massachusetts Avenue, which cuts diagonally
away from downtown, is best known by its nickname. The street is lined with indie boutiques,
restaurants, theaters, galleries, and nightspots. The
many stops include gay-friendly Metro Nightclub
& Restaurant and R Bistro, a chic eatery helmed
by a James Beard Award nominee. TRY IT! Explore
downtown’s dozens of art galleries, many of which
dot Mass Ave, on the first Friday of every month.
INDIANA AVENUE
WHOLESALE DISTRICT
Some of the hottest jazz, funk, and neo-soul in
town is played in an African–Art Deco gem of a
landmark at least once a month, when the Madame Walker Theatre Center (pictured) hosts “Jazz
on the Avenue.” It anchors the historical heart of
Indy’s black community: Indiana Avenue, which
runs diagonally through downtown’s northwest
corner. TRY IT! Jazz on the Avenue hosts local and
national acts on the last Friday of every month.
If you’re staying downtown, you’ve probably been
in the Wholesale District: the bustling area just
south of Monument Circle, where 19th-century
commercial buildings have been joined by Indy’s
major sports venues, Circle Centre mall (pictured),
and the Indiana Convention Center. Entertainment
options and more than 85 restaurants await you.
TRY IT! Stroll Georgia Street, a boulevard packed
with eateries and events.
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Things To Do In Indy
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INDIANAPOLIS ZOO &
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Pet sharks in the nation’s largest shark
touch tank, suit up for an in-water dolphin
experience, or interact with birds at the
“Flights of Fancy” exhibit. This TripAdvisor
Top 10 Zoo is triple-accredited as a zoo,
aquarium and botanical garden.
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EITELJORG MUSEUM
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CENTRAL CANAL
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Home to the one of the finest collections
of American Indians and Western art in
the world and the only one in the
Midwest. It is renowned for immersing
visitors in the art, history and culture of
the American West and indigenous
peoples of North America.
Explore White River State Park’s Central
Canal in a Venetian-style gondola, surrey,
cruiser bike, Segway, pedalboat, or on
foot. Take in an impressive collection of
public art, war memorials, and vast
urban green space as you pass numerous
museums and cafes.
RHYTHM! DISCOVERY
CENTER
The iconic 2.5-mile oval is host to the world’s
largest single-day sporting event, the Indy
500, and captures the rich 100-year old
history of the “Racing Capital of the World.”
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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
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INDIANA STATE MUSEUM
& IMAX THEATER
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INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM
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VICTORY FIELD
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MONUMENTS &
MEMORIALS
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This world-renowned museum features a
collection of 54,000 works spanning
5,000 years and sits on 152 acres of
beautiful gardens and grounds, including
a 100-acre sculpture park and the
historic Lilly House and Gardens.
VisitIndy.com
The world’s largest children’s museum is
right here in Indy and provides a
one-of-a-kind experience which has
made it one of the most respected and
loved in the nation. Discover the stories
and science behind more than 120,000
artifacts on five levels.
Uncover Indiana’s secrets through
hands-on exhibits exploring the state’s
diverse history at this world-class
institution constructed from Indiana
limestone, steel and glass. Captivate your
imagination on the towering IMAX screen.
Beat on drums and learn how rhythm and
percussion are a part of our daily lives at
this museum for kids of all ages. Explore
a wide variety of instruments and
artifacts from around the world.
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INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR
SPEEDWAY & HALL OF
FAME MUSEUM
Take your family and friends out to the
ballpark for some fun at Victory Field,
named Best Minor League Ballpark in
America by Sports Illustrated. Enjoy
excellent views of downtown from the
stands or a picnic on the outfield lawn.
Aside from Washington, D.C., Indy is
home to more monuments and memorials
than any other U.S. city. Experience an
eagle-eye view of the city from atop the
Soldiers & Sailors Monument or visit the
Indiana War Memorial Plaza.
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