Nourishing the Future of Rural Sociology:
Using Sociological Insights and Interventions to Secure Our Legacy.
 

As we continue to address the issues and challenges confronting today’s 21st-century global society, this year’s theme is intended to reaffirm our commitment to the sociological perspective and use of the sociological toolkit to secure both the future and historical legacy of rural sociology. This conference complements the Society’s recent emphasis on its history and myriad contributions while we reflect and move towards a more balanced and sustainable future. 

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Final Program 

 

Book Your Stay for the Rural Sociological Society Conference!

Join us at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center for the 2025 Rural Sociological Society Annual Meeting. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Hilton offers modern amenities and easy access to conference venues, dining, and local attractions.

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Dates: July 30 – August 2, 2025
Room Rates:

  • Single: $172.00
  • Double: $172.00
  • Triple: $192.00
  • Quad: $212.00

The room block closes on July 5, 2025. Book early to secure your spot! 

 

The Rural Sociological Society (RSS)

The RSS is a professional social science association that promotes the generation, application, and dissemination of sociological knowledge. The Society seeks to enhance the quality of rural life, communities, and the environment. This website is intended to serve all those interested in rural people and places.

We seek and support a diverse and international membership of academics and practitioners who share our interests in rural people and places.

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The Benefits of Membership

Why RSS? RSS offers multiple opportunities to interact with others who share your interests in rural places both in the United States and internationally.  We have fourteen Research and Interest Groups. RSS keeps you informed of professional opportunities via our website and monthly eBulletin.  A subscription to our journal Rural Sociology is included with your membership. RSS members receive a discounted registration rate to our Annual Meeting (held late July or August each year).  RSS members take an active part in the program of the annual meeting by submitting posters, papers, panels, and organized sessions. RSS offers leadership opportunities

 

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Research and Interest Groups (RIGS)

What are Research and Interest Groups? Research and Interest Groups (RIGs) reflect the substantive interests of RSS Members and serve as an important avenue for connecting members with similar interests.  RIGs serve a critical role in RSS including: identifying, developing, and recruiting for the annual RSS conference; planning special events, speakers, and field trips for the annual conference; providing intellectual leadership in their respective areas; rewarding achievement through internal awards and recognitions; and creating opportunities for members, particularly graduate students, to network and identify colleagues with similar interests. 

 

More information on RIGs here!

Contact Us

Address all membership and other information concerning the Rural Sociological Society to the following email address: [email protected]

If you would like us to share announcements (calls for papers, job postings and the like) with our members, as related to rural sociology, email the RSS Business Office with all information you would like dispersed. If relevant, we will post the announcement on our site, monthly eBulletin, and social media platforms.

Scott R. Sanders and Michael R. Cope are co-Executive Directors of RSS. You can contact Scott, Michael, and the RSS Business Office via the following.

Rural Sociological Society
2053 JFSB
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602

The RSS Business Office e-mail address is: [email protected]

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