Conference Committee Issues Call for Papers
The Conference Committee for the 2011 Annual Conference in Washington, DC has issued its Call for Papers. Please be advised that the deadline date for submissions will be October 4, 2010. Click here to view and print the Call for Papers.
Board Announces 2011 Annual Conference Location and Dates
The 2011 ACCI Annual Conference will return to Washington, DC with a special emphasis on translating research to policy. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Capitol Square on New Jersey Avenue, just three blocks from the Capitol. Conference events begin with a reception during the evening of April 13, 2011. Program presentations begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 14th and end at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15th. For more information, click here.
2010 Election Results Announced
Nominations and Election Committee chairperson Robb Nielsen certified the results of the recent election and the Board of Directors is pleased to announce the following. Teresa Mauldin, of the University of Georgia, will serve as President-Elect, Margaret Fitzgerald as Board Director for Awards and Yungsoo Kim of the University of Kentucky as Board Director for Consumer Policy. Tom Cai of the University of California and Urvi Neelakantan will begin two-year terms on the Nominations and Election Committee. John Grable, as Immediate Past President, will serve a one-year term on the Nominations and Election Committee.
Over 130 Attend 56th Annual Conference
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta partnered with ACCI to offer the 2010 Annual Conference. Over 130 individuals representing six different countries attended ACCI's 56th Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Four outstanding plenary sessions focusing on behavioral economics, fiduciary responsibility proposals, housing and health were the cornerstone of the learning experience. Twenty-two posters were presented and eight special sessions highlighted the week. As usual, over forty research papers were offered to attendees for thought and discussion. The Emerging Scholars Preconference was a resounding success. Twenty-one Ph.D. students and new doctoral degree recipients attended workshops on teaching, research and service activities. Thanks to the University of Georgia team for designing such a wonderful program.
JCA Editor Herb Rotfeld Issues Special Call for Papers
Journal of Consumer Affairs Editor Herb Rotfeld issued a special call for papers this week. The special issue of the journal, to be released in 2011 is, Issues Facing Aging Consumers. The Special Issue Editors are Vanessa Gail Perry of George Washington University, and Joyce M. Wolburg of Marquette University. For details, click here.
Board Schedules Summer Meetings
The ACCI Board of Directors will meet via teleconference on Wednesdays -- May 12th, June 9th, July 14th and August 11th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (noon Central, 11 a.m. Mountain and 10 a.m. Pacific). Board meetings are open to all members. The Board encourages members to join in an open forum the first ten minutes of each meeting. To join the meeting, dial 1-877-346-9704 and use the passcode 8214701985.
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