Call for Papers 
“Opposition brings concord. Out of discord comes the fairest harmony.” 
-Heraclitus, 6th century BCE 

In our current moment, which is characterized by consistent, fast-paced change, the idea of “discord” seems more relevant than ever. Not only are we grappling with heightened polarization and ideological divides, but we are also navigating technological shifts and developments, like those surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI). It might seem difficult to locate moments of “harmony” in this ever-evolving environment, but there is hope and goodness in the work we do as teachers, writers, scholars, and collaborators. Additionally, the contention generated by the coexistence of “harmony” and “discord” can influence transformation by bringing various viewpoints and perspectives into conversation. 
The 2025 ICEA Conference invites proposals that explore the theme of “Harmony and Discord” (or related topics) through the lens of postsecondary English studies. Potential subject areas include: 
● Literary analysis and/or textual criticism 
● Creative writing 
● Linguistics or language studies 
● Rhetoric and composition 
● Professional and technical writing/communication 
● Pedagogy 
● Knowledge production and meaning-making 
● Writing across the curriculum (WAC) 
● Writing in the disciplines (WID) 
● Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL/TEFL/TELL, etc.) 
● Cross-disciplinary or interdisciplinary work 
● Creative submissions (readings of original poetry, fiction, etc.) 

Send a 200-word proposal along with your name, position, and affiliation to [email protected] by August 15, 2025. If proposing a full panel, send a single proposal with individual presentation titles and information for all speakers. Graduate students are welcome to submit, and undergraduate students with faculty sponsors/support will be considered. If your proposal is accepted, you will be required to join ICEA to present. We are an affiliate of the College English Association (CEA), and successful ICEA proposals can also be submitted for the 2026 CEA Conference in Charlotte, NC. 
ICEA also offers two awards: 

● Best Graduate Student Presentation Award ○ Award amount: $100.00 
○ Instructions: Submit your complete paper to [email protected] by September 15, 2025. The award recipient will be announced at the conference. 

● Teacher-Scholar Award ○ Award: Certificate 
○ Instructions: Nominators and nominees should be ICEA members. Send your nomination (along with a brief paragraph outlining the nominee’s accomplishments) to [email protected] by September 15, 2025. The list of nominees will be distributed to the ICEA Executive Board for voting. The award recipient will be announced at the conference.