About the Midwest Sociological Society
Who We Are
The Midwest Sociological Society, founded in 1936, is a professional organization of academic and applied sociologists as well as students of the discipline. Nearly 1200 scholars, students and practicing sociologists in universities, government and business belong to the organization. Known for its accessible but rigorous meetings, the MSS encompasses nine states - Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, South Dakota and North Dakota. However, more than one-third of the members are from other parts of the nation and the world.
Code of Ethics:
Members of the Midwest Sociological Society subscribe to and are bound by the Code of Ethics of the American Sociological Association. Use this link to reference the ASA Code of Ethics.
Some History of The Midwest Sociological Society:
The physical historical archives of the Midwest Sociological Society, including past minutes, membership lists, program books, newsletters and journals, are held at the State Historical Society of Iowa Library in Iowa City, Iowa.
Official Documents
Manuals: Volunteer Positions
For contact information for any of the officers or directors, please consult your latest issue of The Midwest Sociologist or contact MSS Executive Director Lauren Robinson Tiffany
OFFICERS & EDITORS
President
Barbara Keating
Minnesota State University, Mankato
President-Elect / 2014 Program Chair
Kevin T. Leicht
The University of Iowa
President-Elect-Elect / 2015 Program Chair
Douglas Hartmann
University of Minnesota
Past President / ASA Representative
Linda Lindsey
Maryville University of St. Louis
Secretary
Lee Miller
Sam Houston State University
Treasurer
Thomas Gerschick
Illinois State University
Treasurer-Designate
Tim Pippert
Augsburg College
Editor, The Midwest Sociologist
Michael A. Haedicke
Drake University
Editors, The Sociological Quarterly
Betty A. Dobratz, Iowa State University
Lisa K. Waldner, University of St Thomas
Organizational Status
MSS is a 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 1936, and incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri in 1961.
Financial
Status
MSS is exempt from sales tax in Missouri and Wisconsin.
MSS is professionally audited each year; and files all tax returns in accordance with federal law.
The MSS fiscal year begins Sept 1 and ends Aug. 31.
MSS
Tax
Return
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DIRECTORS
At-large Director [2012-15]
Betsy Lucal
Indiana University South Bend
Illinois Director [2012-15]
Monica Edwards
Harper Community College
Iowa Director [2011-14]
Charlotte A. Kunkel
Luther College
Kansas Director [2011-14]
Laura Workman Eells
McPherson College
Minnesota Director [2012-15]
Douglas Hartmann
University of Minnesota
Missouri Director [2011-14]
Elaine McDuff
Truman State University
Nebraska Director [2013-16]
Julie Pelton
University of Nebraska - Omaha
North Dakota Director [2013-16]
Abdallah Badahdah
University of North Dakota
South Dakota Director [2013-16]
Meredith Redlin
South Dakota State University
Wisconsin Director [2013-16]
Ronald J. Berger
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
STUDENT DIRECTORS
Priya Dua
University of Missouri - Columbia
Kimberly Maas
Minnesota State University, Mankato
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lauren Tiffany
Midwest Sociological Society
MSS
429 24th St North
La Crosse, WI 54601
MIDWEST SOCIOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Minutes: Annual Business Meetings
2014 Annual Meeting LINKS