Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology

Recently our President, Beverly Gartland, lost her father after a long illness. Please join us in wishing Beverly and her family peace.

2009 Conference Proposal
October 7-11, San Antonio Texas
St. Anthony Hotel
Practical Sociology: Meeting Today’s and Tomorrow’s Challenge

In the spirit of the times, this conference will examine various ways sociologists from applied, clinical, practice, or public perspectives can address the challenges facing the world in 2009 and beyond. Join us to discuss your research, teaching, activism, clinical work, or other applications that will contribute to this conversation. We welcome completed papers as well as works in progress, workshop ideas, panel discussions, or other creative formats. We also welcome experienced practitioners, novices, academics, and students. We strongly recommend interactive and informal formats rather than formal read papers. This is an inclusive conference to further the mission of Applied and Clinical Sociology.

1. Provide a common meeting ground for individuals interested in the application of sociological knowledge.
2. Promote the application of sociological knowledge for beneficial social change through scholarly, educational, programmatic, community, and policy activities.
3. Enhance the understanding of the interrelationship between sociological knowledge and sociological practice.
4. Advance theory, research, methods, and training that promote the use of sociological knowledge for beneficial social change.
5. Promote the use of applied and clinical sociology in local, regional, state, national, and international settings.

Possible Thematic Sections: Consider developing a panel, workshop, interactive roundtable, or paper session to support the theme or feel free to propose alternatives. Defining the Challenges in Academia/Educational Settings, Clinical Settings, Public Service, Social Movements/Activist Work, Non-Profit Settings, Fund Development.

New Directions to Address: Getting Sociology in the Public Consciousness, Pedagogical & Teaching Challenges, Student Challenges (retention, employment, etc.), Methodological Challenges, Technological Challenges, Challenges in Praxis

Using Sociology to Meet Challenges of Economic Crises, Work and Employment, Youth and Family, Globalization, Identity, Self and the Body, Ethnicity, Crime and Violence, Education, Culture, Media, Food, Population, Immigration, Refugees, and Mobility, Climate Change and Disasters, Politics and Social Change

Submit a Single Paper/Presentation Proposal, if your presentation will last 10-15 minutes and could be combined with similar papers/presentations. Submit a Session Proposal if you have multiple presenters. See the presentation guidelines for types of presentations defined.

PLEASE EMAIL THE COMPLETED FORM(S) BY AUGUST 1, 2009

Elizabeth Scheel-Keita, Vice President and Program Chair, escheel@stcloudstate.edu
Please put AACS in the subject line

Dear AACS Colleagues,

As Immediate Past President of the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology, it is my pleasure to announce the candidates for this year’s election for AACS President Elect, Vice President Elect, and Board Members.
As per the AACS Bylaws, members will have until 30 days after the announcement of the candidates by
the Nominations and Governance Committee to propose additional candidates. 

Nominations from members shall be accepted provided that a petition is signed by 5members. Elections shall take place by mail or electronic ballot that shall be sent to all individual members no later than May 15.  Ballots must be returned in 30 days.
 

And while you are here at the website, check out the call for papers for the 2009 AACS Conference in San Antonio.  Thank you for your participation, and I hope to see you in San Antonio in October!

Regards
jw

Jeffry A. Will, Past President, AACS
Professor of Sociology
Director, Northeast Florida Center for Community Initiatives University of
North Florida
(904) 620-4408
http://www.unf.edu/coas/cci
 

Vice President (Vote up or down)

augie_vp.pdf

President (Vote for one)

hirsch_nominaton_president.pdf

larson_president.pdf

Board Candidates (Vote for three)

cvjones2009.pdf

ncarr_board.pdf

fatayer_board.pdf

guy_board.pdf

phelps_board.pdf

popov_board.pdf

quartaroli_board.pdf

van_valey_board.pdf

Colleagues, I am writing again to remind you of several important happenings with the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology.  We have just completed the Mid-Year Board meeting in San Antonio, and the Annual Meeting scheduled for October is guaranteed to be a success.  President Beverly Gartland’s theme “Practical Sociology: Meeting Today’s and Tomorrow’s Challenges” will provide a forum for Clinical, Public, and Applied Sociologists to share our work and enjoy each others company.

To that end, I would first like to remind you to renew your membership, or if you are not a member, to join us as a member of the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology, and to work with us to expand the presence and influence of Applied Sociology.  Membership in AACS runs from January 1 – December 31 of each year, so if you have not renewed in the past few months you can do so on the AACS web site.  If you are not sure, please contact Fonda Martin at the Executive office.

At this time I would also like to invite all AACS  members (and those of you who are about to join!) to Submit Nominations for AACS Officers and Board Members.  Currently we are looking for nominations for President Elect, Vice President Elect, and Three (3) Board Members.  Self-nominations are also encouraged!  Nominations can be submitted using the 2009_aacs_nominations.doc. The AACS Board is an active board, and we are looking for members, old and new, to become part of our Associations governance.  I thank you in advance for your service.

Finally, I would also like to solicit nominations for the AACS Annual Awards for outstanding Sociology.  This is a great opportunity to honor the pioneers in Applied, Clinical and Public Sociology.  The awards include:

1. The Lester F. Ward Distinguished Contributions to Applied and Clinical Sociology Award, presented to a person who has made a significant contribution to applied and clinical sociology over a period of ten or more years.

2. The Alex Boros Award for Contributions to the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology, presented to an AACS member who has served AACS with distinction.

3. The Robert E. Park Award for Sociological Practice, presented to an outstanding sociologist who has made a special contribution demonstrating how sociological practice (applied or clinical) can advance and improve society.

I look forward to seeing you all in San Antonio in October

Jeffry A. Will, Immediate Past President, AACS

Professor of Sociology and Director
Northeast Florida Center for Community Initiatives
University of North Florida