Steve Steele began his career as a sociologist in the mid-1960s at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. At that time he was working at Detroit Diesel, an experience he credits with turning him to applied sociology. He went on to receive his BA and MA degrees in sociology at Eastern Michigan University and his PhD from Catholic University in Washington, DC. For most of his professional career, he has taught at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland. It was there in 1978 that he established the Center for the Study of Social Issues. With co-sponsorship of the American Sociological Association, the Center organized three national workshops on starting local research centers. Steve has published numerous books and articles and has served in a variety of roles with the ASA and other professional organizations. As president of Applied Data Associates, Inc., a small consulting company, he does evaluation research and planning for local organizations. In 1992-93, he was president of the Society for Applied Sociology and was that organization's executive officer in 1997-98.

CONFERENCE HOTEL

Participants who wish to stay overnight can call the Holiday Inn - East (3333 28th St., S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49512) at 616-949-9222 to make reservations [Fax: 616-949-3841]. You should state that you qualify for the Calvin Rate - $72 (plus tax). The hotel is located near the corner of 28th Street and East Beltline - just a short distance from Calvin College and Kent County International Airport.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Preregistration is $35 for faculty and $15 for students; on-site registration is $5 more. On-site registration will begin at 8:00 a.m., October 16, 1999.

Fee includes coffee and pastries, lunch, one-year membership in MSA and subscription to MICHIGAN SOCIOLOGICAL REVIEW, which will be handed out at the conference.

To qualify for the discount, your check or money order must reach
us no later than October 12, 1999.


Send the preregistration fee together with your name(s),
telephone number, address and e-mail address (if available) to:

             Alan Hill, Treasurer, MSA
             Sociology Department
             Delta College
             University Center, MI 48710

(Make checks payable to Michigan Sociological Association.) 

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

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CONFERENCE COORDINATOR: Michelle Loyd-Paige

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