2019 ABC Southwestern U.S. / FBD Conference
Association for Business Communication Southwestern United States/Federation of Business Disciplines
Houston, Texas, USA
March 13–16, 2019
Awards & Recognition
Distinguished paper award
“Just Get to the Point: Persuasive Strategies for the iGeneration”
Traci L. Austin, Lindsay C. Clark, and Lucia S. Sigmar, Sam Houston State University
FBD Outstanding Educator Award
Traci L. Austin, Sam Houston State University
ABC-SWUS Marlin C. Young Outstanding Teacher Award
Lindsay C. Clark, Sam Houston State University
For research to be considered for the Distinguished Paper Award, you must also submit a completed paper by the submission deadline, October 8, 2018 here. Click here for details. CLOSED
Marlin C. Young Outstanding Teacher Award. Click here for nomination details. CLOSED
Call for Papers
See the full call for papers here.
See Call for Posters here.
Research papers or position papers related to business communication in the following areas are encouraged:
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Communication Technology |
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Technology and Education |
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Innovative Instructional Methods |
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Business Education Issues |
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International Business Communication |
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Paradigm Shifts in Communication |
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Training and Development/Consulting |
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Interpersonal Communication |
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Nonverbal Communication |
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Executive/Managerial Communication |
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Legal and Ethical Communication Issues |
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Organizational Communication |
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Submission Instructions
Submissions closed.
Presenters and Co-Presenters must be either an "Organization Member" or "Organization Guest". If you do not yet have an ABC membership or a guest account (free, but with no benefits), please create an account before submitting or registering by visiting the ABC membership page at: https://tinyurl.com/yaznm64k
VIEW SUBMISSION - Co-presenters and co-authors can see title, but cannot view the submission.
- Log in to the ABC site and click My Options.
- From the dropdown menu, click My Profile.
- Select My Options, then My Presentations (at bottom of list—lower right corner).
- Click your desired submission
Submitter can edit and can accept the submission. Click here for steps.
ACCEPTANCE - Submitters should accept or decline an approved invitation to present by following these steps:
- Log in to the ABC site and click My Options.
- From the dropdown menu, click My Profile.
- Select My Options, then My Presentations (at bottom of list—lower right corner).
- Click your desired submission.
- Click Accept Approval or Decline Approval and follow the prompts.
See the full call for papers for guidelines.
Proceedings
Submit your full paper here. For questions about Proceedings, please contact Danica Schieber, Proceedings Chair.
Deadline for submitting to Proceedings - January 16.
Registration
Lodging & Venue
Hyatt Regency Houston
Book lodging by February
Rates $152 single, $169 double, $181 triple, or $199 quad.
Contact hotel directly (713) 654-1234. See lodging link at FBD site after November.
The fourth largest U.S. city’s two international airports offer easy access from anywhere in the world. The world renowned Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (https://www.rodeohouston.com) will be going on, with breath-taking rodeo competitions and performances by high profile entertainers. The downtown conference location is just steps from the METRORail for a quick ride to the museum district or the Houston Zoo. The Downtown Aquarium, professional sporting events, and diverse restaurant offerings offer further memory-making opportunities with colleagues and friends.