INVITATION
2016 Conference: Friday, March 4, 2016 at Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan

You are invited to submit a 200 word abstract of the paper or research you wish to present at the conference.
PROCEDURES
• Abstract submission deadline EXTENDED to January 5, 2016.
Each author can present only one time at conference.

• Submit your abstract at xcdsystem.com/masal

• Presentations are up to 20 minutes each, followed
by discussion.

• Section chairs will review abstracts and notify authors of
acceptance in mid-January. Expectations for papers and
presentations vary by section.

• Proposals for special panels or roundtables are invited.

• Posters displaying graphical materials associated with
research are welcome. Posters from all sections will be
displayed in one, multi-disciplinary session.

• Undergraduates may present faculty co-authored or
sponsored papers (section leaders may require proof that a
faculty sponsor reviewed paper/research).. Faculty co-authors
or sponsors must become paid members of the Academy and should attend the conference.

REGISTRATION RATES
Early rate (by 1/27); Regular rate (1/28 – 2/08)
After 2/8 you must register on site.

Faculty Affiliated with a Member Institution*
(see list at bottom of page)
Early $135; Regular $155; On site $175

Non-Affiliated Faculty and Independent Scholars*
Early $150; Regular $170; On site $190

Retiree/Student with full membership*
Early $120; Regular $140; On site $160

Student with free limited membership
Early $80; Regular $100; On site $120

*These rates include required 2015-16 membership dues. Members receive a subscription to our academic journal the Michigan Academician. To find names of member institutions see the Call for Papers or themichiganacademy.org website

PUBLICATION
Abstracts of papers presented at the conference are published in an issue of the Academy's journal, the Michigan Academician. Full papers may be submitted to the journal at any time. Note: papers do not have to be presented at the conference to be considered for publication. Manuscripts can be submitted at http://www.editorialmanager.com/michacad/