Final Program Reminder

The 74th SSSP Annual Meeting is almost here! Before departing for Montréal, take a look at the final program schedule to plan your daily schedule.

07/30/2024, 02:12 PM

How Non-Academics Can Benefit from SSSP

Connecting social research to applications in the field is one of the most important aspects of SSSP’s purpose. If you’re an advocate or a problem-solver looking to ground your extraordinary work in high-quality research, join SSSP and become part of a community seeking to understand and improve the world around us! Learn more about SSSP and how you can participate.

07/25/2024, 03:17 PM

Third Conference on Academic Freedom in the Americas

Save the date! The Third Conference on Academic Freedom in the Americas will be held on November 20 & 21, 2024 at the University of Notre Dame (Washington, DC campus). Stay tuned for more information and learn more about CAFA’s work here.

07/18/2024, 11:30 AM

Membership and Outreach Spotlight: Dr. Andrea D. Miller

I hope all of you were able to celebrate Pride in your own way this June. As we head into July, please take a moment to peruse the online preliminary program. With Pride on my mind, I can’t wait to check out Session 22 devoted to “Sexualities!” and Session 65 “Teaching Sexualities in the Classroom and Community.” What about you? What are you looking forward to? Drop it in the comments! See you in a month at the Annual Meeting!

07/17/2024, 08:36 AM

SSSP Pre-Conference Discussion of the Anti-Harassment Policy (Registration Deadline: July 16)

The anti-harassment committee is hosting its second virtual discussion session this summer (Wednesday, July 24, 3:00-5:00 PM EDT) in preparation for our annual meeting. Members will discuss the SSSP anti-harassment policy and reporting processes and participants will learn about bystander/upstander responses and basic principles of advocacy. Participants will consider various scenarios of harassing behaviors and will work together to develop strategies to both prevent and respond to forms of harassment.

Register online  

Please contact the Anti-Harassment Committee Chair, Sarah Jane Brubaker, with any questions at sbrubaker@vcu.edu.

07/10/2024, 08:56 AM

2024 SSSP Proposed Resolutions

SSSP resolutions constitute an important opportunity for SSSP to take positions on a wide range of social issues, thereby creating a channel for greater visibility and more direct influence upon a variety of “publics,” i.e., fellow activists, scholars, students, decision-makers, social action groups, voters, and others. All current members are invited to review and comment on the 2024 proposed resolutions until July 15.

07/09/2024, 02:30 PM

Stay at the SSSP Conference Hotel

Book your room at the conference hotel, the Le Centre Sheraton Montréal Hotel, and enjoy our discounted room rate of $275 (CAD) plus tax, per night. For reservations by phone, call toll-free 1-800-325-3535. Reservations must be confirmed by July 8 to guarantee our negotiated group rate. Reservations received after or if the room block is filled prior to that date, are subject to availability or increased rate.

07/03/2024, 04:12 PM

SSSP Pre-Conference Discussion of the SSSP Anti-Harassment Policy (registration deadline 7/1)

The anti-harassment committee is hosting two virtual discussion sessions this summer (Tuesday, July 9 from 12:00pm-2:00pm and Wednesday, July 24 from 3:00pm-5:00pm (Eastern Time) in preparation for our annual meeting. Members will discuss the SSSP anti-harassment policy and reporting process and participants will learn about bystander/upstander responses and basic principles of advocacy. Participants will consider various scenarios of harassing behaviors and will work together to develop strategies to both prevent and respond to forms of harassment.

Register online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Hqsxi9UwXbCIxk9VnYarBx79fwwY8ajKvpZbwO5RGpQ/.  

Please contact the Anti-Harassment Committee Chair, Sarah Jane Brubaker, with any questions at sbrubaker@vcu.edu.

07/01/2024, 10:59 AM