GRADUATE STUDENT CAUCUS
Call for Papers and Panels
Central States Communication Association (CSCA) Annual Convention-Madison, WI
April 7th -11th, 2027
Navigate
The Graduate Student Caucus (GSC) invites all graduate student members of CSCA to submit competitive papers, roundtable discussions, and panels to be considered for programming at the 2027 CSCA conference in Madison, Wisconsin. The GSC focuses on research and programming focusing on relevant issues related to the unique situations of being a graduate student, graduate teaching or research assistant.
We encourage submissions that address issues related to the convention theme “Navigate”.
GSC accepts completed competitive papers, extended abstracts, and discussion panels. Programming (papers and panels) will only be accepted from students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program at the time of submission; submissions co-authored with faculty mentors/advisors will not be accepted. Please take note of the following information:
Completed Competitive Papers
Extended Abstracts
We encourage members to submit extended abstracts with the expectation that extended abstracts will be completed by the time of presentation. These completed projects should be sent to the panel Chair no later than one month before the conference. Extended abstracts are not eligible for the Paul D. Skalski Top Paper Award.
All extended abstracts
Panels
A panel engages a group of panelists in a formal interactive discussion about a topic related to the GSC. Panel session submissions do not undergo anonymous review. These sessions are reviewed based on overall quality, interest to the caucus, diversity of the panelist, relevance of the topic to the theme, innovativeness, and overall contribution. Preference will be given to those with panelists representing multiple institutions rather than representing a single institution. Panel submissions must include the following:
Graduate Student Caucus Award Information
The Graduate Student Caucus presents certificates to the top competitive graduate student papers and the top graduate student panel at the annual Business Meeting. Cash awards are given to the Paul D. Skalski Top Paper and top graduate student panel.
Inclusive Scholarship Award
The Inclusive Scholarship Award is sponsored by the CSCA Equity & Inclusion Committee (EIC). Its purpose is to highlight the most promising work by scholars in the areas of equity and inclusion. The papers will be delivered both during the programming of the respective interest groups/caucuses to which they were submitted and during the EIC-sponsored paper panel.
If you would like your paper to be considered for the Inclusive Scholarship Award, type “INCLUSIVE SCHOLARSHIP” in the upper right-hand corner of the title page. To be considered as an exemplar of inclusive scholarship, the paper must demonstrate academic rigor in the examination of communication and historically marginalized communities/populations. Additionally, make sure to select the “Inclusive Scholarship” option when submitting said paper.
Final Notes
All technology requests must be made at the time of submission. Submissions must be received by 11:59 PM, CDT, October 9, 2026. Send submissions electronically through our CSCA online submission system site.
See you in Madison!
Md Sazzad Mahmud Shuvo
sshuvo@fsu.edu
Interest Group Planner & Chair