Convention

Each year about 1,000 communication professionals gather to celebrate the best in communication research, teaching, learning, and advocacy.

Publications

Our journals are committed to publishing high-quality, original scholarship.

Interest Groups

CSCA conducts its business and sponsors convention programs and panels through its Interest Groups, Caucuses, and Sections representing the different discipline emphases of the membership.

Welcome

The mission of Central States Communication Association (CSCA) is to unite and educate people with both an affinity to the central region of the United States and a scholarly interest in all areas of communication for promotion of their mutual goals and advancement of their field.

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12/19/2025

2026 CSCA Call for Nominations ... Second Vice President and Executive Committee Member-at-Large

Members of the CSCA Nominating Committee invite self and other nominations for Second Vice President and Executive Committee Member-at-Large positions.

12/18/2025

2026 CSCA Jack Kay Award Call for Nominations ... Deadline Extended to January 26, 2026

The Central States Communication Association invites nominations for the Jack Kay Award for Community Engagement and Applied Communication Scholarship.

11/26/2025

CSCA 2026 Draft Program Now Available!

The first draft of the CSCA 2026 Convention Program is now available to review!