Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association (OSTCA)

Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association (OSTCA) https://sites.google.com/site/oklahomastca/project-definition/home?authuser=0 The submission should be no longer than two pages.

Submissions for fall 2020:

OSTCA would like to invite you to submit you and your undergraduate/graduate student’s research: quantitative, qualitative, theoretical, artistic, critical, and interdisciplinary projects. We welcome papers, posters, performances, panels, GIFT proposals, and oral presentations that reflect the conference theme and other issues/ideas of interest regarding communication

interactions including: interpersonal, intercultural, language and social interaction, rhetoric, acting, oral interpretation, readers’ theatre, journalism, forensics/debate, and mass media/broadcasting. We especially want to encourage panels and proposals that offer ideas how to engage students. Guidelines for Submission:

• Each submission must be accompanied with an abstract and completed submission form (see attached). Submissions should include title of work, authors, submission type, and an abstract/description of research.

• GIFT (Great Ideas for Teaching) submissions should (1) clearly identify the concept being covered by the activity and the course(s) for which it applies; (2) include a list of materials needed and instructions for conducting the activity including the amount of time needed; (3) offer a short explanation of possible learning insights experienced; (4) include references to any required or recommended readings. A cover page including the author’s name, school affiliation, complete mailing address and email address is also required. Submit all papers and panel proposals as a WORD attachment to the current OSTCA VP/Conference Planner. Please mark any technology needs on the submission form. Please see our web page at: https://sites.google.com/site/oklahomastca/

If your submission is accepted for presentation, you will be notified and expected to register for the convention and hold a membership in OSTCA. You will find the registration information in the newsletter and on the web page. Each year OSTCA offers awards to deserving colleagues who have shown exemplary service and/or expertise. Please consider nominating a colleague, or self-nominate are also welcome. See the newsletter and web page for information on the different awards offered.

Hello OSTCA Members and Friends,Registration is now open for the 2026 Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association ...
08/12/2026

Hello OSTCA Members and Friends,

Registration is now open for the 2026 Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association (OSTCA) Annual Conference, hosted by Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford!

We’re looking forward to bringing together students, educators, scholars, and communication professionals from across Oklahoma for a weekend of presentations, conversations, and connection. Whether you’re presenting at this year’s conference or simply joining us for the day, we hope you’ll be part of it.

Pre-Conference Meet & Greet
Friday, September 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Prairie West Golf Club
3500 Lyle Rd, Weatherford, OK 73096

We’ll kick off the weekend Friday evening with an informal gathering at Prairie West. Come meet other attendees, reconnect with colleagues, and help us get the conference started before Saturday’s sessions begin.

2026 OSTCA Annual Conference
Saturday, September 12
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Oklahoma

If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time!
Register here:
https://www.ostca.org/membership-fee/p/conference-registration

Additional information about the conference schedule, presentations, parking, and other details will be shared in September.

OSTCA Conference Registration

OSU is hiring! Share with those you know who might be interested:
05/20/2026

OSU is hiring! Share with those you know who might be interested:

Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Dr. Amanda Baraldi, [email protected] Work Schedule TBD Appointment Length 9 months Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience Priority Application Date While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, inte...

This month, we’re shining a bright spotlight on Jessica Salmans Meditz, who has stepped into the role of OSTCA Social Me...
04/03/2026

This month, we’re shining a bright spotlight on Jessica Salmans Meditz, who has stepped into the role of OSTCA Social Media Coordinator. Jessica is already bringing forward some great ideas, and we’re excited to see what’s ahead. Be sure to check back here to follow her upcoming work—and thank you, Jessica!

04/01/2026

NSU is hiring! Northeastern State University is seeking applicants for two adjunct positions teaching Fundamentals of Oral Communication. Positions are available at both the Tahlequah and Broken Arrow campuses — one section each.

If you're passionate about communication and looking for an opportunity to teach at the university level, we'd love to hear from you. Click the links below to view the full listings and apply:

🔗 Tahlequah Campus: https://nsuok.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/5729?c=nsuok

🔗 Broken Arrow Campus: https://nsuok.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/5730?c=nsuok

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Job DescriptionThe Department of Communication and Media Studies at Northeastern State University invites applications for a part-time adjunct instruc...

This month, we shine our OSTCA Spotlight on Dr. Jason Stone, who has taken on the role of Historian. Check out his profi...
03/06/2026

This month, we shine our OSTCA Spotlight on Dr. Jason Stone, who has taken on the role of Historian. Check out his profile to learn more about his background and expertise.

This month’s highlighted OSTCA member is Dr. Patrick Julian, Assistant Professor of Theatre at Southwestern Oklahoma Sta...
02/06/2026

This month’s highlighted OSTCA member is Dr. Patrick Julian, Assistant Professor of Theatre at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and OSTCA Theatre Division Chair.

Meet Jerry Goodwin from Tulsa Community College! Jerry reminds us that effective communication empowers people to be hea...
01/16/2026

Meet Jerry Goodwin from Tulsa Community College! Jerry reminds us that effective communication empowers people to be heard, understood, and influential in any field. Learn more about Jerry in this month's OSTCA member spotlight!

Our December profile spotlights Megan Linsenmeyer, OSTCA Secretary from OSU—where communication studies meets carpool ch...
12/12/2025

Our December profile spotlights Megan Linsenmeyer, OSTCA Secretary from OSU—where communication studies meets carpool chaos and everything in between. Get to know Megan (and all our OSTCA members) through our monthly spotlight series.

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Amber Margarit from NSU! Amber not only leads NSU’s speech and debate program...
11/07/2025

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Amber Margarit from NSU! Amber not only leads NSU’s speech and debate program but also heads up the Forensics division for OSTCA. We’re lucky to have her leadership, energy, and passion in the forensics community!

Meet Sierra Forrest! She reminds us that while everyone speaks, not everyone listens—and that true communication is all ...
10/10/2025

Meet Sierra Forrest! She reminds us that while everyone speaks, not everyone listens—and that true communication is all about connection. Learn more about her in this month's OSTCA member spotlight!

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