From: Melissa R Herman <manoki@leland.Stanford.EDU>
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                 THE SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 

                            annual conference 
 
                           February 21-23, 1997

                "Stratification of Educational Opportunities 
                  in an Era of Waning Affirmative Action."  


                      Asilomar Conference Center
                         Monterey, California


Below is information on the preliminary program, the organization
(SEA), conference registration, and membership/attendance fees.  

For more information, check out our web site at 

http://lmrinet.ucsb.edu/sea/seapage.htm


PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

This year's conference focuses on the social effects of changes in the
conceptualization and implementation of affirmative action in
educational institutions.  This includes issues of faculty as well as
student stratification, at the primary and secondary as well as
college and university levels.

Keynote speakers:

1) Troy Duster of the University of California at Berkeley 
2) Gary Orfield of Harvard University

Panel presentations include: 

1) Historical Perspectives on Affirmative Action
2) Comparing Affirmative Action Programs in Higher Education
3) Affirmative Action in the Family and Community Contexts
4) Ethnic Identity and Attitudes About Affirmative Action
5) Affirmative Action in the Trenches: How the Curriculum Affects 
   Minority Outcomes


THE SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The Sociology of Education Association is an informal group of scholars
and educators from both the fields of sociology and of education, who meet
annually to engage in discussion of issues at the intersection of
sociology and education.  The SEA exists outside of the formal structure
of any of the major professional organizations.  To belong to SEA you do
not need to be a member of ASA, AERA, or any other organization.  Dues are
$15.00 per year which entitles you to a conference discount, access to the
Sociology of Education Association LISTSERV, and any newsletters or
mailings.  

The mission of SEA is: 
(1) to provide an inexpensive annual conference (held at Asilomar on
the Monterey Bay Peninsula, California) in which colleagues from
education, sociology, and other social sciences can come together for
discussion of topics of common interest;
(2) to provide an organizing vehicle for people interested in
education and sociology to get to know each other and to communicate
outside of the conference; 
(3) to introduce graduate students and new Ph.D.'s into this community
of scholars; 
(4) to serve as an information conduit for persons interested, in
education and sociology to hear about recent research, job openings,
and other news of interest to the membership.

Asilomar scenically is located along the Pacific Ocean, south of Monterey,
California with easy access from San Francisco and San Jose, California.


CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

The conference begins Friday evening February 21, concluding Sunday
February 23 at lunch, with all meals included.  

The deadline for abstract submissions has passed, but those interested
in attending the conference should fill out the following
pre-registration information or contact the Conference Registrar, Siri
Loescher, at the address below for additional information.

The deadline for conference registration is January 15, 1997.  If we
have not received your payment for conference fees by that date, we
cannot guarantee you a spot.


MEMBERSHIP AND FEE INFORMATION

1) Annual Membership 
(Required for conference attendance)
 
Regular,Retired, or Student Member -- 	$ 15.00

2) Non-Refundable Conference Registration
 
Regular Member -- 			$ 43.00
Student Member or Retiree -- 		$ 23.00

3) Lodging and Meals
 
Double Room per person for 2 nights --	$160.00 
Some singles and triples are available upon request.
This fee includes all meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch.  


What to write the check for...
 
Regular Membership		  	$ 15.00
Regular Registration Fee		$ 43.00
Room Reservations and Meals	     	$160.00
				Total   $218.00

Student/Retired Membership		$ 15.00
Student/Retired Registration Fee	$ 23.00
Room Reservations and Meals	 	$160.00
				Total	$198.00

Optional Student Scholarship Fund	$  5.00
  
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Mail to:	Siri Ann Loescher
		SEA Conference Registrar
		PO Box 9500
		Stanford, CA 94309