Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement now accepting student-authored submissions

Proposals and articles are currently being accepted for consideration in the 11th volume of the Purdue Journal of Service-Learning. Publication in the fall 2024 issue requires proposals be received no later than Jan. 15, 2024. Submissions can be made directly to the PJSL website at https://www.purdue.edu/engagement/pjsl/.

Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, and those received after the deadline will be considered for the following issue. 

Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this information with students interested in publishing an article and are also encouraged to mentor a student writing an article. 

Article types include:

• Reflective essay: a student-authored description of a community engagement project (3,500 words).
• Research with reflection: a student-authored research article which may be secondarily co-authored by a faculty member or community partner describing an engagement project using quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods research methodology (3,500 words).   
• Community partner snapshot: a student-authored description of a community partner/organization and the service opportunities for students and faculty within the organization (1,000 words).
• Faculty profile interview: a student-authored interview with a faculty member involved in service-learning or community engagement initiatives (1,500 words).
• Community-inspired journal cover art: a student’s artwork, photography, digital design or other graphic illustrations that are inspired by community engagement, either at the local or international level.

For more information about submissions or the editorial process, contact Elizabeth Brite at britee@purdue.edu or visit the PJSL website at https://www.purdue.edu/engagement/pjsl/