What is Camosun Showcase?
As its name suggests, Camosun Showcase is an in-house publication that showcases the professional, scholarly, and creative stories of Camosun faculty, staff, and administrators. It’s a medium – and an opportunity – for sharing innovative and inspiring work, projects, or research that have been done individually or collaboratively with colleagues, students, industry, or community in the classroom and beyond.
Who can contribute to Camosun Showcase?
Contributions are welcome from Camosun faculty, staff, and administrators working across the college, including interdisciplinary projects. In some cases, you may have collaborated with students or someone from outside the college. These too are welcome!
What kinds of contributions are you looking for?
Any story that relates in some way to learning and teaching at the college – whether that involves faculty, students, administrators, or a partnership with the community. Ask yourself, Does this story shed light on the good work that’s happening at the College, whether in a classroom, a department, a school or beyond? Would this be of interest to the Camosun community? To the broader community?
Past issues of Showcase have included submissions on everything from open education to urban deer population management, visual art projects, and collaborations with industry. Other potential contribution topics include:
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When does the call for submissions go out?
The call for submissions typically goes out to the College community at the beginning of November.
What’s the deadline for submitting an expression of interest?
The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is usually mid-December.
Are there any guidelines or specific criteria for submissions?
Yes! Camosun Showcase coordinators will send guidelines and criteria for submission to individuals who have sent in an expression of interest. Broadly speaking, you can expect information on:
What should the submission include?
What’s the first step?
Send an expression of interest (one or two sentences with the topic of your project) to the Camosun Showcase coordinators by the deadline indicated in the call for submissions.
What happens next?
The Camosun Showcase coordinators will be in touch to provide details on next steps, including deadlines and (brief!) submission guidelines.
What’s the editing process?
First, ensure your submission is within the 500-word limit. After you submit your contribution, Camosun Showcase coordinators may edit for clarity, consistency, and audience considerations. They may also contact you with any questions they have about your submission.
Will I have an opportunity to review my submission before it’s published?
Yes. You will be sent a proof of your submission to review before it goes to print. At this point, only minor edits will be accepted.
Can I submit photos or other images?
Yes! Photos or images that illustrate or highlight your submission in some way are very welcome. Examples might include images of students working on a project (e.g., in a classroom, on the land, in a co-op placement), or of faculty collaborating with colleagues, industry, or community partners. Other images to consider include props or items that represent or illuminate your story, such as a piece of art, a book, a graphic, a tool, or technology.
Can I have my photo taken to accompany my Showcase article?
Yes! Showcase coordinators work with Communications and Marketing to arrange photo sessions for contributors. Information will be sent out to contributors nearer the time.
When is Showcase published?
Camosun Showcase is published and launched in the fall.