11th annual Colonial Academic Alliance (CAA) Undergraduate Research Conference Dates TBD Location TBD Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference 2013 The conference brings together student representatives from the 12 Colonial Academic Alliance (CAA) institutions to present their scholarly and research endeavors to a gathering of their peers. The conference is an opportunity for students to share their work with their peers in a professional setting. Participants will represent an array of disciplines from the traditional sciences to the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and professional schools. Attendees will also have opportunities to hear a high-profile keynote speaker and to gather information about graduate school admission and career preparation. Internal Deadline Process Submission Instructions -Step 1 & Step 2 Notification CAA Links CAA Newsletters CAA in the News The 11th Annual Colonial Academic Alliance JMU internal submission deadline The deadline for JMU internal applications for students to attend the 2013 Colonial Academic Alliance (CAA) Conference is TBA. Back to Top Please note the JMU internal application process consists of two steps: There are two steps involved in the application process. First, interested candidates must apply to represent JMU (electronically). Then, if accepted, representatives apply to CAA through submission of the on-line abstract for acceptance. The students accepted to the conference will travel as a group. Travel arrangements for the conference will be coordinated and those who are selected will be notified by email regarding the travel plans. Back to Top

STEP 1- "Internal" electronic application process

JMU's Internal CAA Applications must be submitted to jmu_grants@jmu.edu by (date and time TBD) For consideration to represent JMU at the CAA conference, each applicant must fully complete and submit application materials adhering to all deadlines. NEW ELECTRONIC PROCESS: To aid in the application process, JMU internal CAA applications are available through the Sponsored Programs website in Word format. Please click on the link below for instructions and to access the application. http://www.jmu.edu/sponsprog/ur_submission.html Please note the first phase of the internal application process is completed online. In order to be considered to represent JMU at the conference you must follow the instructions listed and submit your application packet electronically to jmu_grants@jmu.edu by the deadline of (TBD). If additional assistance is needed, please contact Pat Buennemeyer at 568-7025 or by email at buennepd@jmu.edu. Please contact 568-7025, if you have difficulty submitting your application packet. The faculty advisor should return the signed printed copy of the Faculty Advisor Form (Letter of Support) directly to the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (MSC 5728) no later than (deadline TBD). In addition, advisors should be involved in the finalization of all abstracts prior to the online submission. Note: Meeting this deadline enables the Undergraduate Research Selection Committee to review the applications and select students to represent JMU. Those candidates selected by JMU must then register with CAA in time for the external registration deadline. Once selected internally to represent JMU, students then move on to the second step (Step 2). Back to Top

STEP 2 - "External" Abstract Submission for Selected Students only

Final Application to attend CAA Due: Date to be announced. Students selected by the JMU Selection Committee to attend CAA will be contacted by email after the initial application process and are required to submit their electronic abstract and other applicable information online to complete the CAA requirements to attend the conference. Only the primary presenter should submit the abstract for consideration on behalf of his or her team or group. Students must complete a brief external application process when submitting the application to CAA, so please allow an extra 10-20 minutes to complete. Back to Top

CAA Notification

Upon notification from CAA of acceptance to attend the conference, contact buennepd@jmu.edu for instructions regarding the final registration process. If you have any questions, please contact: Pat Buennemeyer, Undergraduate Research at x8-7025, or by email at buennepd@jmu.edu. Back to Top

CAA Links - For more information on the conference go to the following web links:

Conference Information: Conference location and dates TBD Complete Schedule Keynote Speakers Guidelines Accommodations Directions About the University Official CAA Website : http://www.colonialacademicalliance.org/ Back to Top

CAA Newsletters

2011 CAA Newsletter 2010 CAA Newsletter 2009 CAA Newsletter 2008 CAA Newsletter 2007 CAA Newsletter 2004 CAA Newsletter If you would like to view an older newsletter from our archive, please contact jmu_grants@jmu.edu for a hard copy. Back to Top

CAA in the News

2012 CAA Conference: http://www.jmu.edu/news/madisonscholar/2012CAA-Students.shtml Back to Top