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RSA Remote: Unveiling the New IDEA Emerging Scholars Program

October 25 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming RSA Remote event featuring the IDEA Committee’s new initiative:

RSA Remote: Unveiling the IDEA Emerging Scholars Program 

Friday, October 25th, 2024

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time

This RSA Remote session will spotlight the newly launched 2025-2026 IDEA Emerging Scholars Program. Our distinguished panelists will discuss how this initiative aims to equip a new generation of rhetorical leaders and expand future possibilities for RSA and the field of rhetoric.

Panelists:

  • Jennifer Lin LeMesurier, RSA’s IDEA Chair (Colgate University)
  • Theon E. Hill, RSA’s Transformative Justice Officer (Wheaton College)

Topics to be covered:

  • Overview of the IDEA Emerging Scholars Program
  • The program’s focus on anti-racism and decolonization in rhetoric
  • Strategies for making the “hidden curriculum” of academia transparent
  • Fostering non-competitive, collaborative academic practices
  • Q&A session on application process and eligibility

This event is perfect for doctoral candidates, early career faculty, and anyone interested in the future of rhetoric and academia. It’s also an excellent opportunity for those considering applying to the program, as our panelists will provide insights and answer questions about the application process.

For access information, please register here today! Zoom login details will be sent to your registered email on the morning of the event.

Thank you to our sponsor: The Waterhouse Family Institute for the Study of Communication and Society, Villanova University

Don’t miss this chance to learn about this exciting new program and its potential impact on the field of rhetoric!