Why join the Illinois Sociological Association?
Members of the ISA receive:
The opportunity to attend and participate in the Association's annual conference
Opportunities to share information about their research, teaching, and community service
A quarterly newsletter providing information about the work of sociologists in the state as well as upcoming events
A voice in ISA governance
An invitation to become an official officer (cabinet member) of the Illinois Sociological Association
The benefits of belonging to a group of like-minded sociologists dedicated to sustaining our tradition of service to community and the academy
Who we are and what we do
The Illinois Sociological Association is the statewide association of and for faculty, students, and practitioners of sociology in the state of Illinois. We foster community among and provide support to those whose research, teaching, careers, and community engagement develops or applies the sociological perspective.
You can learn more about us and the work of our members in recent newsletters here:
News & Announcements
2024 Conference: This year's conference is scheduled for November 16th at Millikin University (Decatur, IL). Click HERE for information about this year's conference and the opportunities available. The deadline for submissions for this year's conference is October 18th. We hope to see you in November!
Student Opportunities: Continuing with our commitment to student scholarship, we welcome the participation of graduate and undergraduate students at our annual conference. We are excited to once again host student paper competitions (the winners of which are recognized at the conference and receive a cash prize) and to host a “Works in Progress" special session to give students engaged in ongoing empirical research an opportunity to present and discuss their works in progress. To learn more about these and other opportunities at this year's conference, click HERE.