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
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Contact Us
Phone:608-787-8551
Email: info@homestead.com
Board of Directors 2011 - 2012
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
by email or by phone at 608.787.8551.
OFFICERS & EDITORS
President
Mary Zimmerman
University of Kansas
President-Elect/Program Chair
Linda Lindsey
Maryville University of St. Louis
President-Elect-Elect
Barbara Keating
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Past President/ ASA Rep
Peter J. Kivisto
Augustana College
Secretary
Peter Parilla
University of St. Thomas
Treasurer
Bob Wazienski
Illinois State University
Treasurer-Designate
Tom Gerschick
Illinois State University
Editor, The Midwest Sociologist
Michael Haedicke
Drake University
Editors, The Sociological Quarterly
Brian Donovan, Bill Staples
University of Kansas
DIRECTORS
At-large Director
Anne Eisenberg
SUNY - Geneseo
Illinois Director
Lauren Langman
Loyola University-Chicago
Iowa Director
Charlotte Kunkel
Luther College
Kansas Director
Laura Workman Eells
McPherson College
Minnesota Director
Susan Smith-Cunnien
University of St. Thomas
Missouri Director
Elaine McDuff
Truman State University
Nebraska Director
Julie Pelton
University of Nebraska - Omaha
North Dakota Director
Abdallah M. Badahdah
University of North Dakota
South Dakota Director
Brenda Donelan
Northern State University
Wisconsin Director
Tricia Davis
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
STUDENT DIRECTORS:
Chad McPherson
The University of Iowa
Pooya Naderi
University of Kansas
Priya Dua
University of Missouri - Columbia
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.
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