October 29, 2026

Meet the New Co-Editors of JCAPS!

Meet our new JCAPS Co-Editors, Dustin Evatt, Ed.D. and Chas Thompson, Ph.D.

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Dustin Evatt, Ed.D. serves as Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor for the online Ed.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership (OLL) program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A scholar-practitioner at heart, he connects student affairs practice, academic teaching, leadership education, and applied research to strengthen student learning, engagement, and belonging in higher education.

Chas Thompson, Ph.D is a clinical assistant professor and program coordinator of the higher education and student affairs M.Ed. at the University of South Carolina. He earned his Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Arkansas. His research is centered around the intersection of appearance and identity and graduate preparation programs. 

The Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship (JCAPS) is a social science peer-reviewed journal. It focuses on publishing rigorous, relevant, and respected scholarship related to postsecondary education co-curricular campus activities, and translating such scholarship to practice. It especially encourages submissions from practitioners throughout higher education. Learn more about JCAPS, read past issues, and how to submit your manuscript for consideration here.

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