About Us

The Western States Communication Association WSCA is a non-profit 501 c (3) organization. The Association's purpose is to unite people in the Western States who have an academic, lay or professional interest in communication and who want to promote their mutual educational interests. WSCA includes members from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Hawaii as well as from the other 37 states and other countries. We welcome anyone with an interest in communication, academic or applied.

We invite you to browse through our website to learn more about WSCA, join the Association if you are not already a member, and attend our next convention.

History
A Brief History of the Western States Communication Association, by Malcolm O. Sillars, U of Utah

Leadership
Officers, Executive Council, Legislative Assembly, Committees, Past Presidents

Constitution and Bylaws
The Association's governing document.

Policies and Procedures Manual
Explains how the Constitution and Bylaws are put into practice.

Publications Handbook
Describes the duties of the Executive Council, Publications Committee, and the three Association Editors with respect to the Association's publications.

Awards

• B. Aubrey Fisher Outstanding Journal Article Award
• The Milton Dickens Award for Exemplary Empirical Research
• Distinguished Service Award
• Model Teaching Program Award

Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers about WSCA

Rate Card
Membership rates, convention fees, library subscriptions, and other rates for WSCA products and services