Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences
Themes and Deadlines

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VOL. 102, ISSUE 3 SEPTEMBER/SUMMER 2010
Communities and Social Capital

Mary K. Sweeney challenged FCS professionals (in 1933) to become ‘community conscious’ by sharing their knowledge. She expected professionals to be participants, not spectators. What participation is the ‘high bar standard’ for FCS nearly 80 years later—whether in the AAFCS communities, learning communities, residential communities, national and world communities? Sense of community and engagement are important for individuals (including professionals) and families to develop and maintain our social capital resources. How is FCS enhancing social capital?

Manuscripts due: January 5, 2010

VOL. 102, ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER/FALL 2010
Challenges Facing Professionals

Few FCS professionals experience today being similar to yesterday or tomorrow similar to today. Each day brings ‘something different’ frequently as challenges to one’s knowledge, resourcefulness, priorities, ethical principles, professional interaction, etc. Lifelong learning and professional and leadership development are essential for professional s to be up-to-date and up to the task. Codes of ethics, certifications, credentials, and conferences are a few of the tools in the professional toolbox. How is the toolbox serving the needs of FCS professionals? Is something missing or not working?

Manuscripts due: April 6, 2010