This document provides information about the Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship (JCES), including its goals, types of contributions accepted, manuscript preparation guidelines, review process, and criteria used for reviewing submissions. JCES is an international peer-reviewed journal published by the University of Alabama that aims to disseminate engaged scholarship integrating teaching, research, and community service. It accepts various research manuscripts, case studies, commentary, and book reviews involving faculty, students, and community partners.

1. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP The University of Alabama JCES

3. “ How exciting to see the inaugural copy…I rushed home and savored the pages…The format is a nice break from the usual—rather refreshing to read.” Nancy K. Franz, Extension Specialist, Program Development , Virginia Tech University “ It is impressive! Job well done.” Dr. F. David Mathews, President, Kettering Foundation, Dayton, Ohio FIRST FOUR ISSUES JCES

4. New Issue Reflects Progress in Engaged Scholarship “ (This issue) … is reflective of so much of what is going on in engaged scholarship … . It is filled with examples of innovative and forward-thinking approaches to addressing complex issues through connecting communities, students, and faculty. … (It addresses) issues like STDs and AIDs in the college community and the implementation of a wellness policy for a rural school system. … ” — Editor Simon “ Our current issue is no different (i.e., always something new to share). Yet this time the excitement comes from the advancements in the field of engaged scholarship since the inception of JCES. ” — Editor Cassie Simon FOURTH ISSUE JCES For abstracts of all articles to date : http://jces.ua.edu/abstracts/abstracts.html#4.3 For subscriptions, send an e-mail to: aharper@uapress.ua.edu, To submit a manuscript, see: http://jces.ua.edu/submit/submit.html For a list of the editors and staff, go to: http://jces.ua.edu/about/staff.html To learn who is on the editorial board, go to: http://jces.ua.edu/about/editorialBoard.html

19. JCES Review Criteria Rubric JCES Scholarly contributions 5 Outstanding and creative 4 Above average 3 Average 2 Small contribution 1 No scholarly contribution Practice/community contributions 5 Outstanding and creative 4 Above average 3 Average 2 Small contribution 1 No practice/community contribution Pedagogical value to the classroom, scholarship, and/or civic engagement 5 Very important 4 Important 3 Modest 2 Trivial 1 None Adequacy of method/ approach 5 Appropriate 4 Adequate 3 Minor problems 2 Major problems 1 Inadequate Appropriateness of data analysis/Soundness of reasoning 5 Appropriately chosen & properly performed/Well reasoned 4 Adequate 3 Minor problems 2 Major problems 1 Inappropriate Clarity of writing 5 Excellent 4 Readable 3 Minor problems 2 Major problems 1 Unclear Interest to JCES readers 5 Of interest to all JCES readers 4 Of interest to majority of JCES 3 Of interest to half or less than half of JCES readers 2 Of interest to very few JCES readers 1 Not relevant to JCES readers

20. JCES Continues to Streamline Its Review Process JCES Most authors viewed the new peer-review process as quite an improvement.

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23. Annual Subscription Rates: Individuals, USA: $30 Institution, USA: $50 Students: $10 PDF of individual articles: $15 Postage outside USA: Please include an additional $8 for subscriptions outside the USA. Postage inside USA is by surface mail—no additional charge. To contact JCES, please email jces@ua.edu