Mission Statement
The Beat Studies Association celebrates and explores the work of the Beat writers and artists. We welcome students, teachers, and independent scholars to share their views on the current trends, challenges, and state of Beat Studies. We encourage participation in future directions that probe and evaluate Beat writers and artists in larger contexts and conversations. To these ends, the BSA supports both seasoned and emerging scholars at BSA conferences, on panels, in our newsletter, and through other opportunities for critical exchange.
Officers
President – Kurt Hemmer, Harper College
Vice President — Hassan Melehy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Treasurer — Steven Belletto, Lafayette College
Treasurer — Steven Belletto, Lafayette College
Secretary – Brett Sigurdson, Independent Scholar
At-large Board Member — Mary Paniccia Carden, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
At-large Board Member — Deborah Geis, DePauw University
At-large Board Member – Jean-Christophe Cloutier, University of Pennsylvania
Conferences Consultant – Erik Mortenson, Lake Michigan College
President Emeritus – Matt Theado, Independent Scholar
Website Administrator – Amanda Serpi
Founding Members — Ann Charters, Nancy Grace, Tim Hunt, Ronna Johnson, Jennie Skerl, Tony Trigilio