[eDebate] Forget lay judges--actually participate in activism! Call for papers and projects for the 2006 CASCAID Peace Conference

[Steven Woods]

Hello Debate Community,

 

Below is the call for papers, workshops, panels, and other creative
ideas to discuss advocacy at the 2006 CASCAID Advocacy Conference on
Peace.

 

Top ten reasons to attend:

10.) Cheaper than a tournament-no entry fees, registration is free

9.) Eliminates that whole ugly is debate activism nexus issue-this is
activism!

8.) No judge substitution problems, you get lay community members to
hear your presentation without paying them!

7.) Helps you put your activism where your mouth is, now you can have
street cred by actually promoting advocacy in a non-competitive forum

6.) No Strike sheets.

5.) Bellingham in spring is awesome.

4.) Last year over 150 people joined us for the event from 3 different
states and Canada.

3.) Help your grad school applications by participating in an academic
conference before you get admitted

2.) Cash prize for top undergraduate paper.

1.) No cheap plastic trophies!

 

I see lots of talk on this list.  How about some action?

 

 CASCAID

Community Advocacy Support Center

A community service program sponsored by the Western Washington
University Debate Union

 

Call for Submissions 

3rd Annual CASCAID Advocacy Conference on Peace 

May 19-20, 2006 

Western Washington University-Bellingham, WA

 

The CASCAID Advocacy Conference is an opportunity for advocates and
activists to come together to exchange ideas academic and practical.
The emphasis is on improving advocacy skills by sharing experiences,
methods, and ideas related to building awareness, discourse, and
grassroots action.

 

 




Who should submit?

 

We seek original works and ideas from all persons.  

 

All other members of the academic community are welcome to submit as
well. Faculty and Graduate students can also indicate an interest in
chairing or moderating along with paper and panel submissions.  

 

In addition, a special invitation is extended to those from
non-governmental organizations, community groups, and the activist
community.

 

 

What to submit:

 

Completed papers.  We are seeking academic papers on issues related to
peace studies.  These papers may involve theory, critical perspectives,
narrative, historical case study and other forms of inquiry and
knowledge building.

 

Papers should include a cover page containing an abstract and authorship
information, along with contact information including phone and e-mail.
Submissions by undergraduate students should indicate their status on
the cover page as well to be eligible for top paper recognition.

 

Workshop Proposals. Uniquely, we also seek alternative means of
expression and knowledge dispersal such as workshops on activism,
advocacy training, practical skills mentoring, role playing, and other
creative means of helping persons to be enabled to pursue peace.
Workshops should be designed to assist persons seeking to improve their
advocacy skills who may have limited experience in public participation.
Proposals should include a description of the activity or pedagogical
method, the goals of the workshop, and identify those who will be
facilitating.  Include a cover page containing an abstract and
authorship/facilitator information, along with contact information
including phone and e-mail.

 

Discussion Panel proposals.  Persons with experience in community
activism may want to propose panels of discussion relating to method and
experience.  These proposals should have a theme or topic identified,
along with the participants and the contributions that each will make.
Include a cover page containing an abstract of the panel along with
participant biographies, along with contact information including phone
and e-mail for the organizer/chair of the panel.

 

Paper abstracts.  While first consideration for inclusion will be given
to the above submissions, abstracts for papers will be considered.
Abstracts that are accepted are expected to be completed papers for
presentation at the conference.  Be sure to include contact information
including phone and e-mail.

 

Special Award Opportunity for Undergraduates:

Undergraduates are particularly encouraged to submit.  

In order to recognize the outstanding work of undergraduate students,
the top paper submitted by an undergraduate student will be recognized
at the conference with the CASCAID Contribution to Advocacy Award and
$250 prize.

 

Preference for consideration for inclusion in the conference will be
given to complete papers or workshop proposals.  

 

Submissions Process: 

 

Deadline

Papers and proposals received by March 31, 2006 will receive full
consideration.  Materials received after that date will be reviewed and
accepted at the discretion of the conference organizers, and space
available basis.  Contributors who submit by the March 31 deadline will
receive notice by April 14 of the status of their submission.

 

Procedure

By E-mail (Preferred Method):  Electronic submissions (Microsoft Word)
should be sent to: steven.woods at wwu.edu Please put "CASCAID CONFERENCE"
in message line

 

By Mail: Papers should be sent to 

 

CASCAID CONFERENCE 2006

c/o Dr. Steve Woods

Dept. of Communication MS9162

Western Washington University

Bellingham WA 98225-9162

 

Conference Logistics:

 

Dates:  May 19 and 20, 2006

 

Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham WA

 

Fees: The registration for the conference is free.

 

Web: For updates and more information-www.wwucascaid.org

 

 

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