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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 LaShawn Duckett.

    Professional Standards for Convention Participants

    General Convention Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Guest Speaker Registration Request Form

Convention Policies 

Below are the policies that govern a variety of aspects at the NCA convention.

    Anti-Harassment Policy   

    Audio Visual Policy

    Guest Registration Policy

    Short Course and Preconference Policy

    Convention Session/Event Recording and Photography

    Policy for Convention Submission Plagiarism Allegations

    Convention Venue Accessibility

   

How to Submit Training Webinars

Once you have made the decision to submit please familiarize yourself with the convention submission system before you submit by reviewing the step-by-step How to Submit presentations. Be sure to keep the slides close by for reference during the submission process. NCA also offers instructive “How to Submit” webinars. These recorded webinars cover how to successfully submit individual papers, paper sessions, performance sessions, and panel discussions via NCA Convention Central. We strongly encourage all potential submitters to view the recorded webinars so that the submission process is smooth and enjoyable.

Events of General Interest

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Wednesday, 11/15
Title Room Location
NCA Convention Registration
NCA National Office
Potomac Ballroom - Convention Center, Ballroom Level  Gaylord National 
NCA Exhibit Hall
NCA National Office
Potomac Ballroom - Convention Center, Ballroom Level  Gaylord National 
Thursday, 11/16
Title Room Location
NCA Convention Registration
NCA National Office
Potomac Ballroom - Convention Center, Ballroom Level  Gaylord National 
NCA Exhibit Hall
NCA National Office
Potomac Ballroom - Convention Center, Ballroom Level  Gaylord National 
NCA Newcomer's Welcome and Orientation
NCA National Office
Chesapeake 2/3 - Convention Center, Ballroom Level  Gaylord National 
NCA Welcome Reception
NCA National Office
Cherry Blossom Ballroom Prefunction - Hotel, Ballroom Level  Gaylord National 
Friday, 11/17
Title Room Location
NCA Convention Registration
NCA National Office
Potomac Ballroom - Convention Center, Ballroom Level  Gaylord National 
NCA Exhibit Hall
NCA National Office
Potomac Ballroom - Convention Center, Ballroom Level  Gaylord National 
NCA Doctoral Chairs and Graduate Directors Forum - 'Freedom to Rest' and Thrive in Doctoral Education: Addressing Taboo Topics of Exhaustion and Burnout, Especially for Underrepresented Graduate Students, with Constructive Ways of Coping and Supporting
NCA National Office
Chesapeake 1 - Convention Center, Ballroom Level  Gaylord National 
Saturday, 11/18
Title Room Location
NCA Convention Registration
NCA National Office
Potomac Ballroom - Convention Center, Ballroom Level  Gaylord National 
NCA Intercaucus Reception
Asian/Pacific American Caucus Black Caucus Caribbean Communication Caucus Caucus on Lesbian, Gay, 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
National Harbor 3 - Convention Center, 2nd Floor  Gaylord National