We are currently seeking submissions for a new issue.
The eJournal of Public Affairs invites submissions for a themed issue exploring the role of student involvement in social work education, civic engagement, and public impact. The issue will highlight innovative research, practice, and reflections that examine how students contribute to communities, public service, and social change through social work education and engagement. With this issue we aim to amplify interdisciplinary dialogue and showcase scholarship that connects social work education with public affairs and community engagement.
Submission Deadline: October 18, 2026
Contact: rdd9s@login.missouristate.edu – Rylan DeHaven
Submissions should address themes related to experiential learning, advocacy, community partnerships, civic engagement, or the broader public impact of social work students and programs.
We especially encourage submissions from undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and community partners engaged in social work and public service initiatives.
Additionally, we welcome a diverse range of submissions from faculty, students, and practitioners.
Examples of submission topics:
- Student-led research in behavioral sciences
- Faculty and practitioners’ assessment of student(s) impact on community and public systems
- Student advocacy, organizing, and legislative engagement
- Ethical tensions in student-community engagement
- Social work education as preparation for civic and democratic participation
- Social work-related field practicum reflections
We also welcome a broad array of articles styles and submission formats, including, but not limited to:
- Empirical research articles
- Multimedia
- Commentaries
- Book reviews
- Student research and capstone projects
- Community engagement and service-learning case studies
- Policy and public affairs-focused work
- Pedagogical innovations in social work education
- Reflective essays and field placement narratives
- Practitioner perspectives on student involvement