Below are some general resources that you may find useful in preparing for the annual convention. If you have any suggestions on additional resources you would like to see, please contact Kristin Yednock.
NCA Annual Convention and COVID-19
Professional Standards for Convention Participants
General Convention Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
First Time Convention Attendee Resources
Guest Speaker Registration Request Form
In Person Convention Registration
VIRTUAL Convention Registration
Convention Accessibility
Floor plans are available in the "floor plans" tab. Additional information is available here.
Convention Policies
Below are the policies that govern a variety of aspects at the NCA convention.
Short Course and Preconference Policy
Convention Session/Event Recording and Photography
Policy for Convention Submission Plagiarism Allegations
Convention Venue Accessibility
Wednesday, 11/16 | |||
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Title | Room | Location | |
Legislative Assembly I
NCA National Office
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Armstrong - 8th Floor | Sheraton | |
NCA Convention Registration
NCA National Office
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Preservation Hall Foyer - 2nd Floor | Marriott | |
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Thursday, 11/17 | |||
Title | Room | Location | |
NCA Convention Registration
NCA National Office
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Preservation Hall Foyer - 2nd Floor | Marriott | |
NCA Newcomer's Welcome and Orientation
NCA National Office
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Preservation Hall Studio 2 - 2nd Floor | Marriott | |
Department Chairs Forum
Leading the Department: The Place of Communication as a Department
NCA National Office
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Preservation Hall Studio 3 - 2nd Floor | Marriott | |
Great Ideas for Teaching Students (G.I.F.T.S) Session I
Great Ideas for Teaching Students (G.I.F.T.S)
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Grand Ballroom D/E - 5th Floor | Sheraton | |
NCA's Research Cultivation Grant: Reflections from the Inaugural Recipients
NCA National Office
NCA Research Council
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Preservation Hall Studio 6 - 2nd Floor | Marriott | |
NCA Exhibit Hall
NCA National Office
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Acadia Grand Ballroom - 3rd Floor | Marriott | |
NCA Graduate School Open House
NCA National Office
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Acadia Grand Ballroom - 3rd Floor | Marriott | |
NCA Opening Session: From Lee to Jackson: Dismantling Structures of Oppression in New Orleans
NCA National Office
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Grand Ballroom C - 5th Floor | Sheraton | |
NCA Welcome Reception
NCA National Office
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Mardi Gras Ballroom Salon E - 3rd Floor | Marriott | |
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Friday, 11/18 | |||
Title | Room | Location | |
NCA Convention Registration
NCA National Office
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Preservation Hall Foyer - 2nd Floor | Marriott | |
NCA Career Center
NCA National Office
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Acadia Grand Ballroom - 3rd Floor | Marriott | |
NCA Day of Service
NCA National Office
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Acadia Grand Ballroom Foyer - 3rd Floor | Marriott | |
NCA Exhibit Hall
NCA National Office
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Acadia Grand Ballroom - 3rd Floor | Marriott | |
Cultivate Resilient Communities: Accomplishments, Opportunities, and Challenges of NCA's Center for Communication, Community Collaboration, and Change (NCA 4C Center)
NCA National Office
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Grand Ballroom D/E - 5th Floor | Sheraton | |
Great Ideas for Teaching Students (G.I.F.T.S) Session II
Great Ideas for Teaching Students (G.I.F.T.S)
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Grand Ballroom D/E - 5th Floor | Sheraton | |
NCA Scholars' Office Hours
Scholars' Office Hours
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Grand Ballroom D/E - 5th Floor | Sheraton | |
Great Ideas for Teaching Students (G.I.F.T.S) Session III
Great Ideas for Teaching Students (G.I.F.T.S)
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Grand Ballroom D/E - 5th Floor | Sheraton | |
NCA International Scholars Reception
NCA National Office
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Orpheus - 8th Floor | Sheraton | |
Carroll C. Arnold Distinguished Lecture
NCA First Vice President
NCA National Office
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Grand Ballroom C - 5th Floor | Sheraton | |
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Saturday, 11/19 | |||
Title | Room | Location | |
NCA Convention Registration
NCA National Office
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Preservation Hall Foyer - 2nd Floor | Marriott | |
Legislative Assembly II
NCA National Office
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Grand Ballroom C - 5th Floor | Sheraton | |
NCA Exhibit Hall
NCA National Office
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Acadia Grand Ballroom - 3rd Floor | Marriott | |
Celebrating and Remembering: NCA Memorial Session
NCA National Office
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Grand Chenier - 5th Floor | Sheraton | |
Teachers on Teaching: Honoring the NCA Teaching Award Winners
NCA National Office
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Preservation Hall Studio 4/5 - 2nd Floor | Marriott | |
Doctoral Chairs and Graduate Directors Forum: The Impact of the Pandemic on Preparing Graduate Students for Academic and Alt-ac/Non-Academy Employment
NCA National Office
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Preservation Hall Studio 3 - 2nd Floor | Marriott | |
Great Ideas on Teaching Students (G.I.F.T.S) Session IV
Great Ideas for Teaching Students (G.I.F.T.S)
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Grand Ballroom D/E - 5th Floor | Sheraton | |
NCA Presidential Address and Awards Presentation
NCA National Office
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Grand Ballroom C - 5th Floor | Sheraton | |
NCA Intercaucus Reception
Asian/Pacific American Caucus
Black Caucus
Caribbean Communication Caucus
Caucus on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns
Disability Issues Caucus
Indigenous Caucus
La Raza Caucus
NCA Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Council
NCA National Office
South West Asian/North African, Middle East Caucus
Women's Caucus
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Mardi Gras Ballroom Salon E - 3rd Floor | Marriott | |
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