Join the Staff of The Journal of Student Leadership

 Applications for Fall 2025 will be reviewed starting April 15th. Apply Now! 

HOW TO APPLY:

  1. To be considered for the JSL Staff, fill out the JSL Staff Application form at the end of this web page. (It may not work correctly on a mobile device) 

  2. Then, email us at [email protected] right after you've submitted and let us know you have submitted your online application form. 

If your application to join the staff is accepted, we expect you to register for SLSS 321R section 001 (3 credits taught by Profs. Sandi Bennett and Ben Johnson). This is a hybrid class that meets only on Thursdays in person (face-to-face) from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm and possibly at other times (depending on your team) to carry out the work of producing an issue of the journal.

JSL Staff Benefits

As a staff member you'll...

  • Join a high-achieving team of students from across majors on campus 

  • Enrich your college experience by developing skills in Editing, Design, Public Relations, Marketing and Leadership

  • Publish an issue of a peer-reviewed academic journal

  • Enhance your resume (prep for grad school or the workforce)

  • Receive Journal Distinction Cords to wear at graduation

Note: JSL staff positions are unpaid, but there are a couple of small scholarships for top leadership staff.

JSL Staff Spring 2025 Course Details: 

SLSS 321R: Applied Leadership Topics (Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm )
Section 001 | CRN:  39310
(Profs.  Sandi Bennett and Ben Johnson)

JSL Staff Application Form:

JSL Staff Application



















Optional: If you'd like to send supporting documents along with your application (e.g. resume, writing sample, design/layout samples), email them to the editors: [email protected]