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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION-SOUTH (ISA-South)
October 14-15, 2011
Elon, North Carolina
Conference Theme: “Political Communication and International Studies”
Conference Theme
The theme of this year’s conference is the exploration of political communication and international studies, broadly conceived. From the role of the new media environment in the changing international system, to the communicative processes involved in foreign policy, to the way non-state actors communicate in international organizations – this theme touches on fundamental questions related to the communication of messages about events, policies, and identities in international studies. Papers and panels that address theoretical, methodological, and/or empirical questions and analyses are welcome.
Notification of acceptance was sent by email on August 29, 2011.If you have any questions or difficulties with this process, please contact:
Dr. Sean P. Giovanello, ISA-S Program Chair
Department of Political Science
Elon University
Elon, North Carolina 27244
Email: isasouth2011@isanet.org
Phone: 336-278-5901
About Elon University
The host institution for the conference is Elon University, which is a selective, independent, private university renowned as a national model for engaged learning, along with excellence in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional programs.
About the Location
The 2010 ISA-South Conference will be held on the campus of Elon University. Hotel accommodations will be offered at the nearby Best Western Plus of Burlington. Elon is centrally located off Interstate 85, within easy driving distance of Greensboro, Durham, Raleigh, and Charlotte. Nearby attractions include the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro, the North Carolina Zoo, and a variety of other shopping and entertainment venues.Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is serviced by all major airlines and well-known discount carriers. The airport is approximately 20 minutes from Elon.If arriving by car, take I-85 to Exit 142 (Huffman Mill Road).Turn right off the exit. The hotel is a quarter mile ahead on the right. To get to campus, turn right off the exit and then take a left at the lights onto Garden Road, followed by a right onto Saint Mark’s Church Road. Saint Mark’s Church Road becomes South Williamson, which leads directly into Elon.Turn right onto East Haggard Avenue and follow the signs for parking on campus.
The Best Western Plus in Burlington is located right off of I-85. It is newly renovated and within walking distance to a variety of shops and restaurants.A shuttle bus will run regularly between the hotel and the conference site on campus. The special conference room rates will be available from Wednesday, October 12 through Sunday, October 16. To reserve your room, contact the Best Western directly by phone and identify yourself as part of the ISA-South Conference (International Studies Association – South) group block:
Conference Hotel Special Room Rates (nightly) for ISA-South:
Best Western Plus BurlingtonSingle/Double/Triple Occupancy:$62*
770 Huffman Mill Road1 Bedroom suite: $99*
Burlington, NC 27215 *Room rates do not include taxes and fees
Reservations:1-800-780-7234
N.B.: The special ISA-South Conference room rates are guaranteed only for advance reservations made by Thursday, September 21, 2011.
ISA-South 2011 Conference Registration Fees:Registration fees include free parking and access to all official Program events, including the Friday evening “Welcoming Reception” and the Saturday Awards Luncheon with Guest Speaker (TBA). Please Note: Conference registration is required for participation:
$85 Early Registration:Until September 15, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21
$100 Late Registration: After September 15, 2011 and on-site registration EXTENDED UNTIL AFTER SEPTEMBER 21
$40 Student Early Registration: Until September 15, 2011 EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21
$50 Student Late Registration: After September 15, 2011 and on-site registration EXTENDED UNTIL AFTER SEPTEMBER 21
Student Participation and Travel Support
Graduate and undergraduate student participation is encouraged. Student registration fees are subsidized, and additional student travel grants are available, especially for students presenting papers. ISA-South will provide travel support of up to $150 each for up to 15 graduate/undergraduate students accepted onto the conference program. Priority will be given to graduate or undergraduate students who are current members of ISA-South. Membership in ISA-South means that the applicant is a paid member of ISA who lives in the geographical area of ISA-South. “Student” means those actively enrolled in a college or university Ph.D., M.A. or M.S., or undergraduate program. Students who wish to be considered for travel support should include with their paper proposal an additional statement (200-250 words) to the Program Chair about how participation in the conference will influence their studies and professional development. This statement should be attached to the paper proposal, which is due on July 20, 2011. Undergraduate students should also include the name and contact details of a faculty sponsor. Students accepted onto the conference program are also encouraged to submit their final papers to the ISA-South Jim Winkates Graduate Student Paper Competition by the contest deadline (details follow).
ISA-SOUTH JIM WINKATES
GRADUATE STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION
PROCEDURES
1. The ISA-South Jim Winkates Graduate Student Paper Competition is open to any student who is actively enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program at the time of the conference.
2. To be eligible in any given year, the student must attend the ISA-South Conference and present her or his paper as a member of a panel listed in the Conference Program.
3. Three prizes will be awarded:
Grand Prize: $250 / First Runner-up: $200 / Second Runner-up: $150
The awards will be announced at the ISA-South conference banquet on Saturday, October 15, 2011. (NOTE: the Paper Competition Coordinator reserves the right to decide not to award prizes if a sufficient number of graduate student papers are not submitted for the competition).
4. Additional non-monetary awards will include a one-year paid membership in ISA and ISA-South and a plaque acknowledging the award, presented at the annual ISA-South conference luncheon/banquet.
5. The Coordinator of the Graduate Student Paper Competition is responsible for forming a committee to decide on the awarding of prizes.
6. The criteria for judging the papers include mastery of the field, originality, logic, organization, good writing, and complete and proper documentation.
7. Students who wish to enter the competition must submit four (4) final hard copies of their conference paper to the Paper Competition Coordinator no later thanFriday, September 23, 2011. No papers will be accepted electronically. Mail four hard copies of your paper postmarked by/before the deadline to:
Prof. Thomas Badey
Coordinator, ISA-S Jim Winkates Graduate Student Paper Competition
Department of International Studies & Political Science
PO Box 5005
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA 23005-5505
Email:tbadey@rmc.edu
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