2010 Southeast Ecological Community Psychology Conference

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

October 8-10^th, 2010

 The conference will provide a venue to share research and discuss mutual interests among individuals from both applied and academic settings who are interested in community and social ecological issues.

Conference Theme

"Interdisciplinary & Collaborative Community Work."

Topics might include, but are not limited to:

-        Empowerment            

-        Mental Health

-        Health Promotion and Wellness

-        Culture and Diversity

-        Poverty and Homelessness

-        Civic Engagement and Advocacy

-        Community and Organizational Development

Potential questions and issues to address in presentations could include:

-        How do interdisciplinary characteristics impact graduate education?

-        How does collaboration impact community change?

-        What are the potential benefits or barriers to interdisciplinary/collaborative work?

-        Are there benefits or obstacles to interdisciplinary work for research and evaluation?

-        Are there examples of successful collaborative /interdisciplinary community engagements, programs, research projects, etc.?

-        What are tools to aid in collaborative work?

Please include the following when submitting your proposal:

-        Title of presentation

-        Author Name(s)

-        Academic status or professional title of each author (e.g., graduate student, faculty, undergraduate student, agency staff title, etc.)

-        Institutional affiliation of each author

-        E-mail address of each author

-        Format of presentation

o      Symposium

o      Poster

o      Panel Discussion

o      Workshop

-        Presentation Type

o      Original research

§       Abstract should include a brief description of the project, methods and findings

o      Field experience

§       Abstract should include brief description of project, lessons learned and contributions to relevant conference topics

o      Workshop

§       Abstract should include a brief description and goal of workshop activities

o      Other 

§       Please specify clearly

-        Presentation length

o      30-minute session

o      45-minute session

-        Equipment requests

o      All rooms will be equipped with screens and computer access to PowerPoint software.  If you need other equipment for your presentation please be specific in your request.

-        Abstract (should not exceed 250 words)

SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO:  
Friday, September 3, 2010  

 Please email proposals to ecohostschool@gmail.com

Students submitting proposals should check out the Student Awards Application.

Don't forget to reserve your hotel room before Sept. 6th to receive the reduced conference rate!

Website: http://webpages.uncc.edu/~sshah44/SEECO/Home.html

Registration: if interested, please email ecohostschool@gmail.com and we will send you the registration form (or download from the website)

Facebook: Search groups for ECO 2010 or use this link:

Location Name: Student Union-UNCC

City: Charlotte

State: North Carolina

Contact Name: Melissa Strompolis

Contact Phone: 704-687-3513

Contact Email: ecohostschool@gmail.com