Call for Panel Proposals
DEADLINE: October 20
FIRST – get an idea. The wider the appeal of the proposed panel topic, the better its chances of getting programmed for the 2010 convention in Denver. Contact PF&R and teaching chairs if you want help developing topics in those areas.
SECOND – plan for a co-sponsor. Each dvision or interest group has a limited number of slots for the convention. To increase the number of programs PRD can offer, it is important that we work with other groups to jointly sponsor panels of interest to members of both groups. Thus, your proposal has a greater chance of making it to the winter meeting and into the final program if you identify a co-sponsor. Further, the co-sponsor should agree to be listed and to cooperate in the production of the panel. To find the programming chairs for different divisions, go to www.aejmc.org. Pull down “About” to “Groups” and then to “Divisions” or “Interest Groups.” for each division or interest group, click on “current officers” and look for the programming chair. If the proposal is submitted to both PRD and the co-sponsor, it is more likely to make the cut.
THIRD – be flexible. Given the importance of co-sponsors, don’t pack the proposal with PRD members. The co-sponsor will likely want to have some of their members on the panel – which should not total more than four or five panelists. Remember that it is often necessary to modify and merge proposals.
FOURTH – submit electronically. A proposal should be submitted to Programming Chair Colleen Connolly-Ahern (cuc15@psu.edu) by October 20 and include the following: (1) contact information for the person(s) proposing the panel, (2) contact information for the proposed co-sponsoring division or interest group, (3) a title for the session, (4) a description of 500-1,000 words, and (5) names and institutional affiliations of possible panelists.
FIFTH – wait and hope. Members who propose panels will be notifed in December about panels that have been programmed. Then the real work begins – solidifying arrangements by about mid-February so the final program copy can be submitted to AEJMC.
VICE HEAD and PROGRAMMING CHAIR
Colleen Connolly-Ahern
cuc15@psu.edu
Pennsylvania State University
814/865.3073 • 863.8161 fax • 441.2028 cell
PROFESSIONAL FREEDOM & RESPONSIBILITY
Denise Bortree, co-chair
dsb177@psu.edu
Pennsylvania State University
814/865.1274 • 863.8161 fax • 234.5255 res. • 321.2791 cell
Ginger R. Carter Miller, co-chair
ginger.carter@gcsu.edu
drgingercarter@yahoo.com
Georgia College & State University
478/445.8257 • 445.2364 fax • 804.2405 cell
TEACHING
Susan Grantham, co-chair
ctprprof@aol.com
University of Hartford-Connecticut
860/768.4016
Brad Rawlins, co-chair
brawlins@byu.edu
Brigham Young University
801/422.2997
Cary Greenwood, associate chair
cgreenwo@uoregon.edu
University of Oregon
541/968.6180 cell
Kirk Hazlett, associate chair
khazlett0104@curry.edu
mkhazlett@verizon.net
Curry College-Massachusetts
617/979.3526 • 489.2386 res.