Hope you’re all having a wonderful summer so far! There are important changes to KACA membership and we are asking you to renew your membership for the year (valid until the end of April 2025) if you haven’t already.
The KACA Executive Board has approved changes to the membership year and fees, shifting the start date to May 1st and adjusting rates for all membership levels. This decision was supported by an overwhelming majority of KACA members present at the KACA business session held during ICA.
Why the Change?
This change aligns membership benefits with the academic calendar, ensuring that a year-long membership covers all four annual conferences:
- ICA (May/June)
- AEJMC (August)
- NCA (November)
- KACA (April)
Previously, members renewing closer to a conference felt their membership only covered the latter half of the year.
Membership Fee Adjustments
In addition to the date change, membership fees will be adjusted effective September 1st, 2024. However, a grace period is in effect until end-August, allowing members who have not yet renewed to do so at the current rates. Memberships renewed before/during this grace period will be valid until the end of April 2025. If you renewed your membership earlier this year, your membership will be valid until the end of next year (extending your membership by four months).
New Membership Fees (Effective September 1):
- Student: $25 (previously $20)
- Regular: $40 (previously $30)
- Prime: $65 (previously $50)
- Silver: $95 (previously $75)
- Gold: $120 (previously $100)
- Platinum: $235 (previously $200 minimum)
- Lifetime: $900 (previously $800)
Additional membership fees, for those beyond the “Regular Member” level, provide enhanced support for KACA’s core mission. These funds are vital in nurturing the next generation of communication scholars through graduate student initiatives and sustaining our recently launched flagship publication, the Korean Journal of Communication. Your generous contributions ensure the continued success of KACA and its valuable programs.
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We appreciate your understanding and continued support of KACA!
