The Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement invites Reflective Essays that offer thought-provoking examinations of current issues related to university-community engagement, as well as theoretical and conceptual contributions that extend existing theories, develop or refine key concepts and frameworks, and advance scholarship in the field. Submission should be grounded in relevant literature.
Essays should
- Convey a clear and well-developed point of view or scholarly argument relevant to university-community engagement scholarship or practice.
- Be grounded in comprehensive body of relevant and current literature, including foundational and major works in the field.
- Offer an innovative and compelling contribution that provokes new thinking, generates meaningful discussion, and has the potential to shape scholarship, practice, and/or future directions in the field.
- Indicate that Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for research involving human subjects was secured, when applicable, or explain why such approval was not required.
- Include a conclusion that begins with a clear summation of the article/s key take-home message(s) and identifies its broader implications for university-community engagement.
- May draw on personal or professional experiences but should move beyond anecdotal reflection by critically engaging in relevant literature, concepts, or theoretical perspectives to develop a broader scholarly contribution.