Committee on Publications

SSWR Committee on Publications

The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) invites current members to apply for volunteer service on one of its standing committees for the February 1, 2026–January 31, 2029 governance term.

About the Committee on Publications
The Committee on Publications shall be a committee of the corporation and consist of at least five members of the Society. The chair of the Committee shall be selected by the President and approved by the Board of Directors, from among the directors-at-large of the Board. The Committee membership which will include no more than one other member of the Board, shall be selected by the Committee chair, and approved by the Board.

Committee Service Term: 3-year term (February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2029)
Number of available spots: TBD
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:

    • Be a current SSWR member in good standing at the time of application and throughout the term of service
    • Demonstrate a commitment to SSWR’s mission and values
    • Possess relevant expertise aligned with the committee’s scope of work
    • Be available to actively participate in committee meetings and deliverables over the full term

Volunteer Expectations
Committee members are expected to:

  • Attend and actively participate in scheduled virtual committee meetings
  • Contribute to committee initiatives, deliverables, and assigned work products
  • Collaborate with fellow committee members and Board liaisons
  • Participate in periodic reporting of committee activities to the SSWR Board of Directors
  • When applicable, attend the SSWR Annual Conference to support committee-related programming or activities

Committee workload and meeting frequency vary by committee but generally require 3–5 hours per month, inclusive of meetings and asynchronous work.

Application and Selection Process
Interested members must submit:

  • Completed Committee Volunteer Application Form
  • Brief statement of interest outlining relevant experience and motivation for service

Committee appointments are made through a formal review process conducted by SSWR leadership and committee chairs, with final approval by the SSWR Board of Directors. The Society strives to ensure that committee composition reflects disciplinary breadth, methodological diversity, institutional representation, and member career stage.

Important Dates

  • Application Opens: March 24, 2026
  • Application Deadline: April 7, 2026
  • Appointment Notifications Issued: May 2026
  • Committee Term: February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2029

How to Apply
Please complete the Committee Volunteer Application Form available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83XJGKS.

Questions
Please contact SSWR at info@sswr.org for any questions.

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