ASA Trustee Decisions on Support for Students and Status of ASAGE

The American Society for Aesthetics Board of Trustees, at its meeting February 14, 2022, reviewed the 15-year history of ASAGE (ASA Graduate E-Journal) and voted unanimously to terminate publication as of June 30, 2022 and explore alternate ways of supporting student members. The Trustees are very grateful to the many student editors and writers over the years who have contributed to this on-line publication.

Thorough review assessments were made in 2017 and again this year of the challenges facing the student publication. Especially important is the increasing pressure on students to avoid publication in student journals to enhance their competitiveness in the faculty hiring process. The ASA will now focus on seeking input from student members about how ASA can best serve students in this changing environment. Volunteers are also being sought for an ad hoc committee to work with the trustees in developing those plans. 

To provide input and/or volunteer for the committee, please complete this brief survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GL382K2

The final issue of ASAGE will be published this spring. The deadline for submission is March 15, 2022. The CFP is available here: Word Format  PDF format

The most recent edition:  https://asageorg.wordpress.com/2021/12/28/vol-13-no-2-2021-fall-winter-issue/