History
The National Communication Association was founded in 1914. NCA’s long and rich history encompasses shifts in the priorities and interests of communication scholars, researchers, and professionals. Various name changes reflect the association’s evolution over nearly 100 years. Changes to the name of the association have resulted in the following name changes of communication departments and programs at colleges and universities throughout the years:
- National Association of Academic Teachers of Public Speaking, 1914–1922
- National Association of Teachers of Speech, 1923–1945
- Speech Association of America, 1946–1969
- Speech Communication Association, 1970–1996
- National Communication Association, 1997–Present
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