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80th Annual Convention of the Florida Communication Association
October 14-16, 2010
Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel
Lake Buena Vista, Florida

2010 Conference Theme
Rethinking Communication: 21st Century Trends

The field of communication has undergone significant transformation over the last few decades, the pace of which can seem overwhelming. In particular, advances in technology have altered how we communicate. Even if the human imperative to commune remains virtually unchanged, as we create new ways to communicate and develop new practices, fresh trends arise. As educators, researchers, and practitioners, we continue to study these patterns so that we may understand them, teach them, and harness them.

Submissions of proposals are invited for papers, posters, and panels that explore and examine the changes that our field has undergone. We are particularly interested in work that seeks to interrogate the new definitions, boundaries, and trends in communication. Projects that look at the past, present, and future of communication are also welcomed. A broad interpretation of this theme is encouraged and anticipated. The goal for this year's program is to highlight and discuss the expansive and ever-changing diversity of work that constitutes communication in the 21st century.

The Deadline for Submissions is June 30, 2010 (Deadline Extended!!!)

Submission Types

Competitive Papers
Three Categories: Professional, Undergraduate Student, and Graduate Student Submit a 100 word abstract by June 30 (Deadline Extended!!!). Final papers will be due by July 15 (Deadline Extended!!!). Please indicate on the abstract that this is a "Competitive Paper" and identify the category.

Poster Sessions
Two Categories: Undergraduate Student and Graduate Student Submit a 100 word abstract of the nature of the poster. Please identify the category on the abstract.

Panels, Workshops, and Individual Papers
Submit a 100 word abstract. For panels, include the names and affiliations of all panel participants, including your name if you are on the panel. For workshops, develop the rationale and proposed outcomes for the workshop in addition to the abstract. Individual papers will be combined into sessions based on theme.

Submitting Your Proposal
All proposals should be submitted electronically using the FCA website at http://www.flcom.org/. Click the "Conventions" button on the left hand side of the screen and then click the "Proposal Submissions" button.

Registration is Required!
Please note that all participants in a program session will be required to pre-register for the convention. The final program won't be printed until just before the convention and only those programs that are confirmed with participant pre-registration will be included.

Questions or Problems?
Please contact Natalia Cherjovsky, 1st Vice President and 2010 Convention Coordinator, at nataliac@fullsail.com.

Additional Convention Information
 If you have suggestions or would like to help with convention planning, please contact Natalia Cherjovsky at nataliac@fullsail.com. Help is needed with moderators for each session, convention logistics, convention receptions, and other critical projects.

We are also looking for sponsors for a number of convention related activities including breaks, lunches, printing, keynote speaker, entertainment, etc. Becoming an FCA Convention sponsor is a great opportunity to highlight and promote your organization.

HOTEL INFORMATION

The 80th Annual Convention of the Florida Communication Association will be held at the Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This hotel is located in the Downtown Disney Resort Area on the property of the Walt Disney World Resort. It is located just blocks from I-4.

We've secured a special room rate of just $76.00 per night (resort fee of $7 is waived). Reservations may be made at this rate through September 14, 2010. Attendees should call the reservations department at 1-800-348-3765 and ask for the Florida Communication Association Convention rate. These special rates are available from October 11th through October 19th. It is a great opportunity to come for the conference and stay for a short vacation!

More information about this hotel can be found on their website at http://www.lakebuenavistaresorthotel.com.

We look forward to seeing you October 14-16, 2010
in Lake Buena Vista, Florida!

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79th Annual Convention of the Florida Communication Association
October 15-17, 2009
Orlando, Florida

Submission deadline: May 15, 2010 (100 word abstract), June 30, 2010 (final paper due)


All participants in a program session will be required to pre-register for convention. The final program will be printed before convention, and only those programs that are confirmed by pre-registration will be included in program.

Format (indicate which one):
Competitive Paper (Professional, Undergraduate, and Graduate students) Submit a 100 word abstract by May 15, 2010. Final papers will be due, June 30, 2010. Please indicate on the abstract that this is a "competitive paper," and in which category: graduate or undergraduate. Full papers should be sent to DPainter@polk.edu with the subject heading "student award paper submission" or upload your paper now:


Note: If this paper is to be considered for a student award nomination it must be submitted as a complete paper at the time of the proposal submission and indicated as such on the cover sheet. All student papers for nomination must have a letter/email from a faculty member approving the submission.
Poster Session Submitt a 100 word abstract on the nature and content of the poster.
Panel Submit a 100 word abstract (below) . Include the names and affiliations of all panel participants, including your name if you are on the panel.
Workshop Submit a 100 word abstract (below) State the rational and content for the workshop in addition to the 100 word abstract.
Individual papers Submit a 100 word abstract (below) Individual papers will be combined into programs and sessions focused on the convention theme.

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Please submit an abstract limited to 100 words. (You may upload .doc, .txt, .pdf, .rtf files)

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Please note that AV equipment will be limited to overhead projectors and a screen. If other equipment is required, it is the responsibility of the presenter to provide this. Also all presenters must be registered for the FCA convention prior to final acceptance for inclusion in the Convention Program.

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