Whither Ideological Diversity in the NCA

Session Submission Type: Panel Discussion

Abstract

Conservatives in the National Communication Association claim they confront discriminatory majoritarianism and ideological diversity issues in the adjudication of practices and policies relating to publication, convention participation, hiring, promotion and tenure. This panel examines the manifestations of the alleged discrimination and its violations of freedom of speech and academic freedom, violations that are antithetical to the ostensible values of the academy. The panel also discusses possible solutions to the ideological intolerance and inequity which may suffuse our field.

Sub Unit

• NCA First Vice President

Chair

• Richard Vatz, Towson University

Presenters

• Eric Grabowsky, University of Mary

• Claude Miller, University of Oklahoma

• Paul Oehlke, Ichirp International

• Joseph Valenzano, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

• Ben Voth, Miami University

Respondents

• Jim Kuypers, Virginia Tech

• Raymie McKerrow, Ohio University

Session Organizer

• Colleen Warner Colaner, University of Nebraska, Lincoln