American Sociological Association's 102nd Annual Meeting, to be held in New York City August 11-14, 2007

The deadline for submitting your paper(s) January 17, 2007

NEW: The SP Section is proud to announce the development of a Student Round Table for the 2007 meetings! Please encourage students to submit papers via the online process at the ASA website.  All submissions must be received by January 17

Request for SOCIOLOIGCAL PRACTICE AWARD:

DISTINGUISHED CAREER AWARD FOR THE PRACTICE OF SOCIOLOGY
This award honors outstanding contributions to sociological practice. The award may recognize work that has facilitated or served as a model for the work of others; work that has significantly advanced the utility of one or more specialty areas in sociology and, by so doing, has elevated the professional status or public image of the field as a whole; or work that has been honored or widely recognized outside the discipline for its significant impacts, particularly in advancing human welfare. The recipient of this award will have spent at least a decade of substantial work involving research, administrative, or operational responsibilities as a member of or consultant to private or public organizations, agencies, or associations, or as a solo practitioner. Nomina tions sh

Request for SECTION AWARDS:

William Foote Whyte Award
William Foote Whyte Distinguished Career Award: The William Foote Whyte Award is for individuals who have made notable contributions to sociological practice, which can include several of the following elements: outstanding clinical or applied work, exceptional service to the section, publications that advance both the theory and methods of sociological practice, or mentoring and training of students for careers in sociological practice. Nominations should consist of a letter detailing the nominees contributions and supporting materials such as a curriculum vitae or resume, and/or additional letters of support. Please send nominations by March 31, 2007 to the section chair kajrouch@emich.edu

Student Practitioner Award

The Student Practitioner Award is for a promising effort, contribution, project, or paper by a graduate student in the area of sociological practice. Work done within the three years prior to the conferral of the award will be considered. Products of graduate-level classes, internships, or independent projects are eligible. An award recipient who attends the 2005 ASA Annual Meeting will receive a cash award of $200 to offset travel expenses. Nominations should consist of a letter detailing the nominees contributions, a copy of the paper or other project, and supporting materials such as a curriculum vitae or resume, and/or other additional letters of support. Please send nominations by March 31, 2007 to the section chair kajrouch@emich.edu

Kristine J. Ajrouch, Ph.D.
Gerontology Program Director
Associate Professor of Sociology
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tel: (734) 487-1361 or 487-0012
Fax: (734) 487-7010