Participation Type
Roundtable
Session Title
Engaging the next generation with Appalachian Studies: building community and expanding outreach through technology and diversity of programming
Session Abstract or Summary
This roundtable will address the challenges of expanding participation in the interdisciplinary ASA conference, drawing on the perspectives of four student interns who worked closely with the 2018 Program Committee and two students who were part of the planning and presentation group for the 2018 main plenary. Particular emphasis will be placed on drawing youth into conference participation through the use of technology (including social media) and diverse programming that has relevance for younger participants and those not comfortable with traditional academic formats. We will be sharing our “behind scene” experiences and hope to start an ongoing conversation that will help ASA leadership and others understand the benefits of meaningful involvement of students in conference planning. Our goal is to engage ASA membership with broader regional needs and promote dialogue related to Appalachia that will foster more diverse and inclusive membership.
Presentation #1 Title
Engaging the next generation with Appalachian Studies: building community and expanding outreach through technology and diversity of programming
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
This roundtable will address the challenges of expanding participation in the interdisciplinary ASA conference, drawing on the perspectives of four student interns who worked closely with the 2018 Program Committee and two students who were part of the planning and presentation group for the 2018 main plenary. Particular emphasis will be placed on drawing youth into conference participation through the use of technology (including social media) and diverse programming that has relevance for younger participants and those not comfortable with traditional academic formats. We will be sharing our “behind scene” experiences and hope to start an ongoing conversation that will help ASA leadership and others understand the benefits of meaningful involvement of students in conference planning. Our goal is to engage ASA membership with broader regional needs and promote dialogue related to Appalachia that will foster more diverse and inclusive membership.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Lucy Steele is a junior majoring in Marketing with a minor in Art History at Morehead State University. She is working as an undergraduate fellow to organize and plan the ASA conference.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Savannah Muse is a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Appalachian Studies at Morehead State University. She is working as an undergraduate fellow to organize and plan the ASA conference.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #3
Emily Johnson is a junior majoring in History with a double minor in Art History and Studio Arts. She is working as an undergraduate fellow to organize and plan the ASA conference.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #4
Maggie Flanagan is a double major in Art and Design and Convergent Media at Morehead State University. She is working with social media presence for the ASA conference in order to enhance outreach within the region for those unable to attend the conference.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #5
Ashton is a senior at Spring Mills High in Martinsburg, WV. He is a writer and a musician in the SMHS Orchestra. Next year he plans to attend Washington and Lee University.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #6
Corrina is a senior at Spring Mills High School in Martinsburg, WV. She is a member of the SMHS Diversity Club, the President of SMHS Rotary-Interact, and a member of the SMHS Orchestra. Next year she plans to attend West Virginia University.
Engaging the next generation with Appalachian Studies: building community and expanding outreach through technology and diversity of programming
This roundtable will address the challenges of expanding participation in the interdisciplinary ASA conference, drawing on the perspectives of four student interns who worked closely with the 2018 Program Committee and two students who were part of the planning and presentation group for the 2018 main plenary. Particular emphasis will be placed on drawing youth into conference participation through the use of technology (including social media) and diverse programming that has relevance for younger participants and those not comfortable with traditional academic formats. We will be sharing our “behind scene” experiences and hope to start an ongoing conversation that will help ASA leadership and others understand the benefits of meaningful involvement of students in conference planning. Our goal is to engage ASA membership with broader regional needs and promote dialogue related to Appalachia that will foster more diverse and inclusive membership.
