Leadership

The Communication Studies Article of the Year Award Committee is charged with reviewing articles published in Communication Studies for the calendar year prior to the CSCA convention and selecting one article that is deemed by the committee to be the best article of the year.

2023-2024 Committee Members: 

Chair: Stephanie L. Young, University of Southern Indiana
Vice-Chair: Cristin Compton, Kent State University
Adam Tyma, University of Nebraska Omaha
Linsay Cramer, Coastal Carolina University
Savaughn Williams, University of Kansas

The Equity & Inclusion Committee is charged with reviewing CSCA policies and practices to identify any action that might disadvantage particular groups of members or limit their participation, particularly BIPOC members.

2023-2024 Committee Members: 

Chair: Roberta Davilla Robbins, United Methodist Church
Vice-Chair: Shweta Arpit Srivastava, Monmouth College
Elizabeth M. Lozano, Loyola University Chicago
Blessing Ekene Okafor, University of Missouri
Stephanie Rollie Rodriguez, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

The Finance Committee is charged with overseeing the financial health of the Association. The committee is responsible for monitoring the operating expenses, the investments, and the income generated by the Association.

2023-2024 Committee Members:

Chair: Patric Spence, University of Central Florida
Debra J. Ford, Creighton University
Kristina M. Scharp, Rutgers University
Alberto González, Bowling Green State University
Hsun-Yu Sharon Chuang, Denison University
Ahmet Atay, College of Wooster
Justin Rudnick, Minnesota State University-Mankato
Tiffany R. Wang, University of Montevallo

The Kay Award Committee is charged with selecting the recipient of the Kay Award for Community Engagement and Applied Communication Scholarship. The Kay Award recognizes communication scholars (dyads and groups/teams are not eligible) who have received notable records of success in applying their work to confront issues of social injustice, inequality, intolerance, and prejudice. The award, thus, recognizes and celebrates a significant body of engaged, applied, and/or activist communication scholarship.

2023-2024 Committee Members:

Chair: Tony Adams, Bradley University
Vice-Chair: Kallia Wright, University of Miami
Mick Brewer, Lincoln University of Missouri
Nick Lorang, Lemonly
Sheryl Lidzy, Emporia State University 

The Pearson and Nelson Award Committee is charged with selecting the recipient of the Pearson and Nelson Outstanding New Teacher Award. The Pearson and Nelson Award recognizes individuals early in their professional career who are showing distinction as teachers.

2023-2024 Committee Members:

Chair: Sandy Pensoneau-Conway, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Vice-Chair: Jessica Rick, University of Southern Indiana
Adrienne Viramontes, University of Wisconsin–Parkside
Stephen Spates, Michigan State University
Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest, Minnesota State College Southeast

The CSCA staff oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization. With the exception of the Member Services Associate who is contracted by the organization, all staff members generously volunteer their time and expertise.

2023-2024 Staff Members: 

Tiffany R. Wang, University of Montevallo (Executive Director)
Kristina Scharp, Rutgers University (Exhibits Hall Manager)
Patric Spence, University of Central Florida (Journal Manager)
Sara Baker Bailey, Southern Connecticut State University (Newsletter Editor)
Lindsey Thomas, Illinois State University (Technical Director)

Kathie Cesa, KOC Member Services (Contracted Member Services Associate)