2010 Convention

September 10-11

Middle Tennessee State University
Foundation House
Murfreesboro, TN

"The TCA shall hold an annual Conference each fall at a time and place to be determined by the Executive Committee. In addition to instructional and research programs, a business meeting of all members shall be held at each conference. Additional business meetings may be called by the Executive Committee."

Convention Planner: 

Linda Lyle
E-Mail Linda Lyle
University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Location:

The 2010 Annual Meeting will be hosted at MTSU Foundation House, 304 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN on Friday and Saturday, September 10-11. On Friday, participants will meet at MTSU's Foundation House and on Saturday, the conference will continue in the Doubletree Hotel conference room.

Click Here to View or Print a 2010 Membership and Registration Form

Convention Hotel and Accommodations:

Doubletree Hotel

Onsite Equipment

Program:

Submission Date: June 1, 2010 (for Panel Topics, Papers and Presenters)
We invite colleagues from college, high school, and professional ranks to attend and to participate in our Fall 2010 Conference.
Further, we invite business, corporate and organizational professionals to attend both as presenters and conferees.

Visit the Interest Groups page on the site for proposal deadlines, and the Previous Programs page or contact the appropriate Chair below. Deadline for proposals is June 1, 2010. Send submissions to Linda Lyle. llyle@bellsouth.net

Call for Papers:
TCA Argumentation & Forensics Interest Group:

The Tennessee Communication Association Argumentation & Forensics Interest Group invites your participation at the 2010 Annual Meeting on September 10-11, 2010, at Middle Tennessee State University. 

Proposals for presentations should include name, e-mail and telephone #, a descriptive title for the paper and an abstract of not more than 50 words (typed using MS Word or MS FrontPage).    Presenters must register for the fall conference and include annual membership dues.

Individual presentations should not exceed 15 minutes, including a brief Q&A session. 

                         



Call for Papers:
TCA Corporate & Organizational Communication Interest Group: 

Proposals for presentations should include name, email, telephone number, a descriptive title and an abstract of no more than 50 words.  Please submit this information to:

Presentations will last approximately 15 minutes each.  Include any visual or audiovisual equipment you might need during your presentation.  Presenters must register for the fall conference and include annual membership dues.



Call for Papers:
TCA Curriculum & Instruction Interest Group:

Proposals for presentations should include name, e-mail and telephone #, a descriptive title for the program and an abstract of not more than 50 words (typed using MS Word or MS FrontPage).   

The Curriculum and Instruction presentations should not exceed 15 minutes, including a brief Q&A session.  Presentations may include, for example, teaching tips, innovations in instruction or curriculum development topics. We encourage submissions that include a wide variety of interests. Include a list of any visual or audiovisual equipment needed during your presentation.  Presenters must register for the fall conference and include annual membership dues.

Call for Papers:
TCA Interpersonal & Small Group Communication Interest Group

This is a call for papers for the Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Interest Program for the Fall 2010 TCA Conference.  Please submit a titled 50-word paper/presentation abstract.  Also, please include your name, title, school address, e-mail address, and phone number with your abstract.    Presentation should relate to the conference theme and will last approximately 15 minutes each.  Include any visual or audiovisual equipment you might need during your presentation. (A presenter will be notified if any specified equipment cannot be provided.) Presenters must register for the fall conference and include annual membership dues.



Call for Papers:
TCA Mass Communication Interest Group

Proposals for presentations should include name, e-mail and telephone #, a descriptive title for the program and an abstract of not more than 50 words (typed using MS Word).   

The Mass Communication presentations should not exceed 15 minutes, including a brief Q&A session.  Presentations may include topics involving any aspect of Mass Communication. We encourage submissions that include a wide variety of interests.  Presenters must register for the fall conference and include annual membership dues.



Call for Papers:
TCA Rhetoric & Public Address Interest Group

Proposals for presentations should include name, e-mail and telephone #, a descriptive title for the program and an abstract of not more than 50 words (typed using MS Word).  

The Rhetoric and Public Address presentations should not exceed 15 minutes, including a brief Q&A session.  Presentations may include topics involving any aspect of Rhetoric and Public Address. We encourage submissions that include a wide variety of interests.  Presenters must register for the fall conference and include annual membership dues.



Student Papers:
Student papers for the 2010 conference are due May 7, 2010. Send proposals to Debra Jones. Debra.Jones@chattanoogastate.edu

Registration Form

Directions:

Directions
I-40 West from Nashville, to Exit 182 (Fairview/Dickson Hwy. 96 Exit). Turn left (West) onto Highway 96. Stay on Highway 96 until it deadends at Highway 70. Turn right (East) on Highway 70, off-ramp provided. Stay on Highway 70 approximately 3 miles. Park entrance is on the right.

From Memphis (I-40):Take I-40 East to Exit 182 (Fairview/Dickson Hwy. 96 Exit). Turn right (West) onto Highway 96. Stay on Highway 96 until it deadends at Highway 70. Turn right (East) on Highway 70, off-ramp provided. Stay on Highway 70 approximately 3 miles. Park entrance is on the right.

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