Call for Papers

The 49th Annual Meeting of the Southern Rural Sociological Association (SRSA) will be held concurrently with the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS),

February 2-6, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida.

The theme of the SRSA meeting is

“Pursuing the New Sustainable South:

Rural Sociology in a Changing Era”

Rural Sociologists have many things to contend with as we work to develop behavior changes that address more inclusive behaviors, increased diversity, a changing political environment, improved sustainability of farms and families, rural development issues, rural living, and the resiliency of the region. The Southern Region has undergone many recent environmental disasters that have covered much of the region recently including devastating hurricanes, drought, and fires. Additionally, the South and nation are undergoing often violent changes as social relationships are stressed. Rural Sociologists have critical roles to play if the lands, families, and communities are to become more sustainable and resilient. The many topics that fall under this heading should lead to the sharing of ideas that are pertinent across the Southern Region and nation.

Persons wishing to participate in the 2018 meeting are invited to submit a title, list of authors and affiliations, and an abstract of 150 words as an email attachment to the Program Chair by Friday, November 3, 2017. Paper, poster, and panel submissions are welcome.

For more information, please contact:

Jin Young Choi,

SRSA 2018 Program Chair

Department of Sociology,

Sam Houston State University
Box 2446, Huntsville, TX. 77341-2446
Phone: (936) 294-3424

Email:

Meeting Registration Information

The SRSA registration policy for the annual meeting is that all participants at the annual meeting must pay the registration fee either in advance or on-site. No exceptions.

The registration fee includes:

  • admission to all SRSA concurrent sessions, panel discussions, poster sessions, and keynote addresses
  • admission to the SRSA awards luncheon and Presidential address
  • a one-year membership to the Southern Rural Sociological Association

Advanced Registration

Registration fees (paid before January 12, 2018)

SRSA feeSAAS feeTotal fee

Professional member:$100$60$160

Retired member:$70$60$130

Student member:$60$5$65

On-site Registration

Registration fees (after January 12 or paid upon arrival at the meeting)

SRSA feeSAAS feeTotal fee

Professional member:$140$60$200

Retired member:$110$60$170

Student member:$95$5$100

To register in advance, please complete and return the attached registration form.

NOTE: The registration form soon will be posted on the SRSA Web site.

Payment may be made to the SRSA by U.S. check or money order.

Cancellations of ‘advance registration’ will be refunded, less a $30 processing fee.