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About Wisconsin Sociological Association

Our Mission

At the Wisconsin Sociological Association, we strive to:

  • stimulate discussion of sociological issues
  • improve the instruction of the social sciences at all levels of the educational system
  • encourage the development and funding of interdisciplinary scholarly research
  • encourage cooperative relations among those engaged in the scientific study of society

Anyone who shares our missing and interests is invited to sign up for membership. To learn about the WSA, please explore our website or contact one of the WSA officers. 

Our History

The Wisconsin Sociological Association became incorporated on July 5, 1991, thought it's peer-reviewed academic journal has existed since 1960, making it the longest, continually published state sociology journal in the United  States. Originally, it was titled The Wisconsin Sociologist, and in 1994 updated to have a more general title of Sociological Imagination.

Our Team

Our experienced team is passionate about providing our members with opportunities and support for collaboration in service, plus education and scientific research in the social sciences.

Our WSA Foundation

The WSA Foundation Account allows us to provide grants to students to attend our meetings, and other such gifts. It also may be used on very rare occasion (as of 2025, only once in a prior year) to offset journal printing fees, or other fees to help maintain our organization.  Instead, our Board works very hard to reduce WSA expenses to host its annual conference so the Foundation may focus on students.  You may donate to our foundation using this link.

About Us

Jeffrey Kroll

Desiree Wiesen-Martin

Jeffrey Kroll

President

UW Milwaukee

Paige Miller

Desiree Wiesen-Martin

Jeffrey Kroll

Secretary

UW River Falls

Desiree Wiesen-Martin

Desiree Wiesen-Martin

Desiree Wiesen-Martin

Treasurer

UW River Falls

Erik Withers

Michael Friedson

Desiree Wiesen-Martin

Co-Editor, Sociological Imagination

UW Stevens Point

Jeffrey Sweat

Michael Friedson

Michael Friedson

Co-Editor, Sociological Imagination

UW Stout

Michael Friedson

Michael Friedson

Michael Friedson

Communication Liaison and 

Webpage Manager

UW Whitewater

David Barry

Leda Kanellakou

Leda Kanellakou

Previous President

UW Stevens Point

Leda Kanellakou

Leda Kanellakou

Leda Kanellakou

Previous President

UW Whitewater

Wayne Thompson

Leda Kanellakou

Wayne Thompson

Past President

Carthage College

WSA BYLAWS

WSA Constitution ByLaws Revised 2.25.22 (pdf)

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Testimonials

Dr. Ron Berger, UW-Whitewater

Dr. Wayne Thompson, Carthage College

Dr. Wayne Thompson, Carthage College

WSA has been a long-standing tradition in the Sociology Department at UW-Whitewater. I encourage all Wisconsin sociologists to get involved in this important organization. 

Dr. Wayne Thompson, Carthage College

Dr. Wayne Thompson, Carthage College

Dr. Wayne Thompson, Carthage College

WSA has provided a venue for Carthage College students to present research in a professional manner, attend awards ceremonies and meet with faculty and students around the state. For many of us, WSA is a superb introduction to professional conferences and networks in a non-threatening, supportive and lively format. 

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