2011 Conference Call
Initial Call for Paper/Panel Proposals
Annual Meeting of the
MISSISSIPPI POLITICAL
SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
November 11-12, 2011
Millsaps College
Jackson, Mississippi
Governing in Crisis
The Mississippi Political Science Association calls for papers for our Fall 2011 Annual Conference, which will be held on the Millsaps campus November 11th and 12th, 2011. This year's conference theme is Governing in Crisis. From political instability in countries such as Egypt, economic crisis in the Eurozone and the United States, the brazen terrorist attacks in Norway, to the riots and looting in the United Kingdom, governing around the world is in many ways a continual exercise in crisis management.
This year the Mississippi Political Science Association invites participants to consider governing in crisis, broadly construed. For example, papers might focus on an analysis of current or historical events; a particular region or country, a study of crisis management policy and procedures; or a theoretical discussion of the ethics of crisis management. Relevant research from all disciplines is welcomed and encouraged. All faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students in political science or related fields (e.g., public administration), who are affiliated with universities, colleges, or community/junior colleges--in Mississippi and beyond--are invited to submit proposals. We especially invite research submissions from undergraduate and graduate students and both categories carry "Best Paper" awards.
This announcement encourages you to mark your calendars and consider submitting a proposal.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 2, 2011
PROPOSING PAPERS, PANELS, AND ROUNDTABLES: Please fill out Form A below and submit via mail or e-mail to Dr. Leslie Fadiga-Stewart at Delta State University. All paper proposals must include an abstract. Panel proposals must include abstracts of all papers to be presented—these abstracts should be submitted together, if possible. Roundtable proposals should include a title, a list of participants, and a description of the topic to be covered. Notification of receipt of proposals will be sent immediately, with decision by conference authorities following soon afterward. Scheduling decisions will be made as the conference date draws closer.
DESIGNATING CHAIRS AND DISCUSSANTS: We encourage faculty and graduate students to serve as chairs of and/or discussants for panels, preferably for a panel that does not include the faculty member/grad student’s own paper. Those proposing entire panels should designate a chair; a discussant may be named, but we ask that you consider allowing a discussant to be drawn from a pool of interested individuals—to provide outside commentary true to the spirit of academic conferences. Please mark Form A indicating an interest in serving as a chair and/or discussant.
CONFERENCE/REGISTRATION FEES: Form B below should be mailed separately to Dr. Stephen Phillips at Belhaven College. We prefer that conference/registration fees be paid in advance of the meeting date, though individuals may register and pay when they arrive. No one will be allowed to participate in the conference without both fees paid.
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS: In addition to the several panels, the association may offer additional programs, such as a reception with a keynote speaker, mock trial demonstration, etc. These programs depend on budget and membership interest. There will also be prizes awarded for the best paper presented by a graduate student and the best paper presented by an undergraduate student.
LOCATION: The conference will take place at the Leggett Center in the Boyd College Center on the campus of Millsaps College in Jackson, MS.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Several hotels are available in Jackson and two are nearby the Millsaps campus Cabot Lodge: (601) 948-8650 and Fairview Inn (601) 948-3429.
Directions to the event facilities and the hotels will be sent out before the conference. A second announcement will be made in mid- September. It will include specific details (e.g., directions to the campus facilities, hotel accommodations, exact dates when accepted papers should be submitted to discussants, etc.).
FORM A – PAPER/PANEL/ROUNDTABLE PROPOSAL
Mississippi Political Science Association
Annual Meeting
November 11-12, 2011
Millsaps College
Name: _____________________________ Affiliation/Title: __________________________________
Email address: ____________________________ Phone: __________________________________
FILL IN THE SECTIONS BELOW THAT ARE RELEVANT TO YOU:
1. Paper Proposal
Paper title: ______________________________________________________________________
(Please attach abstract on a separate sheet)
2. Panel/Roundtable Proposal – circle one: Panel Roundtable
Title: ____________________________________________________________________________
Participants and affiliations: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Chair: ______________________________ Discussant: __________________________________
(see note on panel discussants above)
(If roundtable, please attach description of topic(s) covered on separate sheet)
3. Serving as a Panel Chair/Discussant – circle one or both: Chair Discussant
Subfield/area you would like to assist: __________________________________________________
Please send this form and your abstract(s) by mail or e-mail (preferred) to:
Dr. Leslie Fadiga-Stewart
Delta State University
Highway 8 West
Kethley Hall 217, Box 3264,
Cleveland, MS 38733
FORM B – CONFERENCE REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP
Mississippi Political Science Association
November 11-12, 2011
Millsaps College
Name: ________________________________ Title: ______________________________________
Affiliation (school, dept.): _____________________________________________________________
Address (we will use this address for your journal subscription):
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________
Office Phone: _____________________________ Cell phone: _____________________________
Note: membership is required of participants who are also presenting papers or serving on panels.
Registration:
Faculty: $10 ______
Student $ 7 ______
Retired/non-academic $ 7 ______
Membership (required for participants):
Faculty: $25 ______
Student $ 8 ______
Retired/non-academic $ 8 ______
Total remittance: $ ______
Send your form and remittance to:
Dr. Stephen Phillips
Belhaven College
1500 Peachtree
Box 604
Jackson, MS 39202
sphillips@belhaven.edu
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
Mississippi Political Science Association
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