Call for paper abstracts for special issue of JCP on Service Learning

Service Learning: Integrating Teaching, Research, and Service Through Community Engagement and Partnership

The Editors of the Journal of Community Practice request empirical-based research, rigorous case studies, and conceptual papers based on theory or models of practice. Abstracts for this special issue should build on the literature and address one or more areas related to the service learning theme:

• Service Learning that enhances community engagement and partnerships


• Service Learning that incorporates community-based participatory research


• Service Learning that advances cross-cultural experiences through both local and international/global engagement

Authors should send an extended abstract (2 to 3 pages: 750-100 words) and bibliography that describes their proposed contribution. Send abstracts in electronic format by February 28, 2009 to Ana Santiago, JCP Managing Editor at jcp@acosa.org Authors of selected abstracts will be notified to submit full manuscripts for anonymous peer review by May 2009. All works must be original and previously unpublished. Questions should be directed to Senior Editor of this special issue, Tracy Soska, at tsssw@pitt.edu.