Central States Communication Association Recap: Celebrating the Past While Shaping the Future
Sigh…You can take the girl out of Indy, but you can’t take the Indy out of the girl.
Last weekend, I attended the 2006 Convention of the Central States Communication Association in Indianapolis. Academic conventions have numerous strengths, but I find one major weakness is its tendency to promote academic elitism and that “Ivory Tower Syndrome.” However, I remain optimistic that some of our ideas and research findings will escape the thick bubble of jargon and impact society.
Professors should have an ethical obligation to translate their ideas (directly or indirectly) to the general public. Our current educational system marginalizes the significance of professor’s dedication to service and community, which can deter the engagement of behaviors that don’t result in publications or high teacher evaluations.
Last weekend, I attended the 2006 Convention of the Central States Communication Association in Indianapolis. Academic conventions have numerous strengths, but I find one major weakness is its tendency to promote academic elitism and that “Ivory Tower Syndrome.” However, I remain optimistic that some of our ideas and research findings will escape the thick bubble of jargon and impact society.
Professors should have an ethical obligation to translate their ideas (directly or indirectly) to the general public. Our current educational system marginalizes the significance of professor’s dedication to service and community, which can deter the engagement of behaviors that don’t result in publications or high teacher evaluations.
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