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| Posted by: | Gwen Wittenbaum |
| Title/Position: | Associate Professor |
| School/Organization: | Michigan State University |
| Sent to listserv of: | SPSP, SESP |
| Date posted: | September 19th, 2007 |
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INGRoup
Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research
Using research to advance the understanding of
group behavior, dynamics, and outcomes
Call for Papers
Third Annual Conference
July 17-19, 2008
Kansas City, Missouri
Submission Deadline: Friday, January 18, 2008 (10 p.m. EST)
Scholars who study groups and teams are scattered across many disciplines, such as communication, education, history, information systems, nursing, organizational behavior, philosophy, psychology, political science, public health, and sociology. The Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research (INGRoup) was created to provide a place for scholars to:
1. Promote communication about group research across fields and nations
2. Advance understanding about group dynamics through research
3. Advance theory and methods for understanding groups
4. Promote interdisciplinary research
The third INGRoup conference is planned to facilitate conversations among scholars across disciplines. In addition to paper and symposia sessions, innovative sessions designed to facilitate interdisciplinary conversation will be programmed. A business meeting will be devoted to planning for the future of INGRoup and its conferences.
Types of Submissions
An on-line system will be made available from December 1, 2007 to January 18, 2008 to facilitate submission of the following:
Papers: Submit an 800-1000 word extended abstract for papers that (a) present original research, or (b) develop, review, or critique group theory or group methods. Extended abstracts for empirical papers should include: title, keywords, purpose, methodology, results (preliminary if in early stages), conclusions, and key references. Extended abstracts for theories, reviews, or critiques should include: title, keywords, purpose, scope of theory/critique/review, conclusions, and key references. All submissions will be asked to provide a 50-word abstract for inclusion in the conference program. Also, provide full name, position, institution, discipline and contact information for all authors. You will be asked to indicate your preference of presenting your paper as an oral presentation or in an interactive poster session. Completed papers are expected at the conference.
Symposia: Submit a 900-1500 word proposal describing the focal issue, the participants’ qualifications and expected contributions, and proof of commitment from all participants that they will register for and attend the conference. All submissions will be asked to provide a 50-word abstract for inclusion in the conference program. Provide full name, position, institution, discipline and contact information for all presenters. Symposia that include participants from one disciplinary tradition are highly discouraged.
Submission Procedures
Submit extended abstracts for papers and proposals for symposia by January 18, 2008 to Laurie Weingart (Program Chair) via the www.ingroup.info webpage. Submissions will be reviewed for appropriateness by the Program Committee. The program chair will notify the submitter of acceptance in mid to late March. The submitter is responsible for notifying co-authors or other session participants. All session participants are expected to register for and attend the conference; all accepted papers must be presented by one of the authors.
Local Arrangements
The 2008 conference will be held at the Westin Crown Center in downtown Kansas City, Missouri USA. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin for a reduced rate ($139 for single and double rooms). Room reservations can be made by calling (888) 627-8538. In order to receive the group-discounted rate, you must mention that you are with the Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research. Or, room reservations can be made via a link that will be posted on the INGRoup.info website in the near future. The conference fee is expected to be approximately $315 and will include conference programs, a welcome reception on July 17th, and lunches, dinners, and break refreshments on July 18th and 19th.
For additional information, go to INGRoup’s web site, www.ingroup.info, or contact a member of the organizing committee:
Laurie Weingart (Program Chair), Carnegie Mellon University (weingart@andrew.cmu.edu)
Gerardo Okhuysen (Incoming Program Chair), University of Utah (gerardo@business.utah.edu)
Joann Keyton (Local Arrangements Chair), North Carolina State University (jkeyton@ncsu.edu)
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