B Academics 2018 Call for Proposals

The 3rd annual B Academics Roundtable will present ground-breaking research on B Corps, provide opportunities for researchers to discuss data sources and methods for studying B Corps, showcase curriculum development innovations, including B Impact Teams, and facilitate collaboration between the academic community and B Corps.

Presentations can be made in person or virtually. Details about the Research and Curriculum call for proposals is below.

Travel stipends

A limited number of travel stipends of $1000 are available to  selected presenters who are junior academics from the global south (Africa, Latin America, and the developing countries in Asia).

2018 B Academics Roundtable Sponsored by:

Research Track

On September 25, 2018, in parallel with the annual B Corp Champions Retreat, we will host the Third Annual Global B Corporation Academic Community Roundtable. This year’s theme is “Collaboration to Advance Innovation and Action.” The event is open to university faculty and students conducting research on Certified B Corporations and/or Benefit Corporations (hereafter “B Corps”).

We are especially interested in paper proposals/research about Impacts of B Corps. Our preference is for empirical studies, both qualitative and quantitative. In addition to presenting ground-breaking research on B Corps, the Roundtable will provide opportunities for researchers to discuss data sources and methods for studying B Corps, provide updates on research in progress, and facilitate collaboration between the academic community and B Corps.

Submission Deadlines

Extended abstract submission (not to exceed 1,000 words): August 10, 2018

Notification of acceptance: August 25, 2018

Submit your extended abstract via our Google Form

Submission of full paper (maximum 8,000 words): September 15, 2018

Curriculum Innovation/Experiential Learning Track

On September 25, 2018, in parallel with the annual B Corp Champions Retreat, we will host the Third Annual Global B Corporation Academic Community Roundtable. This year’s theme is “Collaboration to Advance Innovation and Action.” The event is open to university faculty and students conducting research on Certified B Corporations and/or Benefit Corporations (hereafter “B Corps”).

For the Curriculum Innovation/Experiential Learning track, we are especially interested in the following topics: learning outcomes, syllabi, case studies, and other curricular/co-curricular resources related to B Corps. We encourage submissions from scholars at all types of higher education institutions (from community colleges to doctoral-granting institutions), and also from practitioners in all types of organizational settings. For this track, it is expected that scholars or practitioners will submit an initial prospectus (not to exceed 500 words) by August 5, 2018, and if accepted, will submit all relevant materials by September 15, 2018.

Submission Deadlines

Initial prospectus (not to exceed 500 words): August 10, 2018

Notification of acceptance: August 25, 2018

Submit your extended abstract via our Google Form

Submission of all relevant materials: September 15, 2018

Roundtable Details

The Third Annual Global B Corporation Academic Community Roundtable will be held on September 25, 2018, at the Intercontinental Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. In-person participation at the Roundtable is limited to 60 participants. Registration fees vary based on participation level according to the following tiers:

  • FREE B Academics Roundtable – Virtual Participation
  • $100.00 B Academics Roundtable – Tuesday only (early bird before 8/15)
  • $150.00 B Academics Roundtable – Tuesday only (registration 8/16 – 9/10)

B Lab has invited B Academic Roundtable participants to attend the Champions Retreat with the following registration options:

  • FREE Opening Reception for B Lab Champion’s Retreat
  • $300.00 B Corp Champions Retreat – Wednesday only
  • $400.00 B Corp Champions Retreat – Wednesday + Thursday

Attendees are responsible for their own travel, hotel accommodations, and meals. A hotel block at the Intercontinental has been reserved for our group and can be secured through our registration site. Please register promptly on the Eventbrite website to confirm your participation.

 

B Corp Academic Community Roundtable Organizing Committee

Co-chair – Jessica Thomas, Poole College of Management, NC State University
Co-chair – Emily Medley, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Maria Emilia Correa, Academia B
Rosanna Garcia, University of Denver
Joel Gehman, University of Alberta, Alberta School of Business
Vanessa Hill, University of Louisiana
Maira Ruggi, Federal Technological University of Paraná – UTFPR / ISAE Business School
Maria Vizcarrondo, Cabrini University
Fiona Wilson, Peter T. Paul College of Business & Economics, University of New Hampshire