1. NACRA 2018 Annual Conference
April 2018
In this issue: NACRA 2018 conference, Webmaster Position, Case Research Journal Changes
NACRA 2018 Annual Conference
October 4 – October 6, 2018 Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando, FL
Important Dates: 11 June Proposals for "New Views" Panels, Workshops, and Symposia 18 June Case and Start-Up Cases' Workshop submission deadline at Noon EST. 16 July Decisions to authors; Conference registration opens 4 September Early Registration deadline (Regular conference fee applies after 8 pm EST) 14 September Conference hotel rate cut off date at 5 pm EDT For more information, contact the VP Programs, Javier Silva
We hope to see you in Orlando!
Webmaster Position
NACRA is looking for a member who is interested in serving as a Webmaster for the NACRA website. Please contact Kathy Savage at or Jeff Shay at if you are interested.
2018 Paul R. Lawrence Fellowships
The Case Research Foundation is pleased to announce that the Paul R. Lawrence Fellowships, inaugurated in 2015, will be offered for the fourth year in For more information about the fellowship and application materials, please go to or write /

2. 2017 Case Research Journal (CRJ) Tate Winners
April 2018
Case Research Journal (CRJ) Changes: Case Submission and Distribution
John Lawrence and Gina Grandy have been diligently working on making the CRJ submission and distribution process more efficient. There are two main changes that they would like to share with the membership. The first change is the case submission process. The CRJ will be using the Scholar One system effective (include date) for case submissions. This will ensure a more seamless approach for the authors and reviewers. The Scholar One system has been used by NACRA for the annual conference case submissions during the past five years. The second change involves the CRJ distribution fee structure with respect to NACRA membership. Effective 2019, the NACRA membership fee will be $40 for all members. This membership does not include print copies for the Case Research Journal. Members who desire print copies of the CRJ can order the annual subscription separately. The 2019 CRJ Print Subscription will be $40 for North American members – includes Canada and Mexico - and $75 for International members. Keep in mind that you must be a current member to receive this subscription.
2017 Case Research Journal (CRJ) Tate Winners
The Curtis Tate Award is given each year at NACRA’s annual meeting to the case that is deemed to be the best case published in the Case Research Journal in the preceding year. Below are the 2017 CRJ Tate Award Winner and Finalists. Please consider adopting these award winning cases for your class next semester.
CRJ Tate Winner
The Balancing Act: Making Tough Decisions, Volume 36 (4) – Women’s Leadership Special Issue Colleen M. Sharen, Brescia University College
CRJ Tate Finalists
A Brand Under Attack: The Boycott of Stoli Vodka and the Power of Social Media Grishma Shah, Janet L. Rovenpor and Musa Jafar, Manhattan College, Vol. 36(2) Spring 2016
Mountainview Country Club: Who’s Minding the Store Carolyn Conn, St. Edward’s University, and Kay Guess, Samford University, Volume 36(1) Winter 2016
The Counterfeit Safety Label Anne T. Lawrence, San Jose State University, Volument 36(2) Spring 2016 
NACRA Spring newsletter prepared by Lisa Eshbach, VP Communications