The students of the Clinical-Community Psychology Program at Wayne State University invite you to present at the:

Midwest ECO Conference 2005

One Step Further: Research as an Instrument
for Social Change

Midwest ECO Conference 2005

October 7-9, 2005

Laketown Golf and Conference Center (formerly the Hilltop Conference Center)
6069 Blue Star Highway - Saugatuck, MI 49453
Phone: 269.857.1044 www.hilltopcenter.com

Proposal Submission Form (.doc)

Registration Form (.doc)

Lodging & other info (.pdf)

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Download Call for Presenters as .pdf file HERE

The ECO Conference is a unique forum organized by and designed for graduate students of Ecological-Community Psychology. The purpose of this conference is to gather students, faculty, and other companions of community psychology for a weekend of invigorating discussion and community in a relaxed atmosphere. Conference presentations that encompassing any aspect of community research and social intervention are welcomed, although we especially encourage submissions addressing this year’s conference theme. We invite you to submit a brief proposal to share your work and insight with all

CONFERENCE THEME

One Step Further: Research as an Instrument for Social Change

Over the past three decades, the field of community psychology has both diversified and become more interdisciplinary. What started from a small group of psychologists at the Swampscott conference 40 years ago has grown into a discipline with over 20 graduate programs in the U.S. and principles that are recognized internationally.
The 2005 Midwest ECO conference represents a chance for discourse and reflection on the use of community research and social intervention research as a means to enact social change. The theme of this year's conference focuses on using research in public policy and action. As in previous ECO conferences, proposals representing a diverse number of current student research and interests will be accepted for presentations. We encourage presenters to develop links between their current research and paths toward social action and change within the field of Ecological-Community Psychology.
The format of the conference will include roundtables and discussions addressing current issues and controversies in community psychology research, education, and careers which will be facilitated by senior level community psychologists in addition to traditional conference presentations.