STRATA

Showcase the voice and work of your cohort — ethnographic, artistic, reflective, and deeply researched.

Publish Your Chapter’s Legacy

STRATA is your chapter’s curated annual or semiannual showcase — spanning ethnographic studies, research articles, art & visual essays, op-eds & perspectives, and more. Elevate your cohort’s output with professional standards and real publication pathways.

Start a Chapter Already a Chapter? Start your STRATA

We provide templates, editorial support, and print-on-demand options.

How STRATA Comes Together

CFP — Call for Papers

Announce submission windows, themes, formats (research, ethnography, art, opinion, perspective), and word counts.

Editorial / Peer Review

Assemble an editor or board. Use rubrics to review relevance, rigor, originality, ethics, and clarity.

Compile Manuscripts

Finalize accepted submissions, author bios, figures, captions, references, and permissions.

Submit Package

Upload the full package (manuscripts, art assets, cover concept, credits, table of contents) to ASA INTERNATIONAL.

Quality Check

ASA INTERNATIONAL performs formatting, ethics, citation, and visual QA; returns light edits if needed.

Hardcover & Paperback

Your STRATA becomes tangible: digital edition + hardcover/paperback options for your community and donors.

Suggested Timeline (12–14 weeks)

Weeks 1–2: CFP + recruiting reviewers + style guide release
Weeks 3–6: Submissions + rolling editorial feedback
Weeks 7–9: Final selections + copy edits + layout
Weeks 10–12: ASA INTERNATIONAL QA + ISBN & imprint setup
Weeks 13–14: Print proof + launch event planning

Core Roles

Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor
Peer Reviewers / Faculty Advisor
Design & Layout (cover + interior)
Rights & Permissions (images, quotes, IRB as applicable)
Distribution / Launch Coordinator

Why is STRATA important?

Beyond pages and print, STRATA becomes a lasting artifact of your chapter’s voice, practice, and growth.

Enrichment

Deepens learning across methods, theory, and creative expression.

Process Learning

Students experience editorial, peer review, and production lifecycles.

Uplifting

Centers student and community voices, including visual and multimodal work.

Accomplishment

Concrete proof-of-work for resumes, portfolios, and graduate applications.

Cohesion

A collaborative project that builds culture and pride in the chapter.

Legacy

Each volume marks a year of inquiry — a durable archive of your chapter’s evolution.

Bonus: STRATA unlocks donor engagement, alumni features, and campus press coverage.

Starter Resources

Use these to move quickly. Replace with your own when ready.

CFP template (themes, word counts, deadlines)
Reviewer rubric (relevance, rigor, ethics, clarity)
Author guidelines (citations, figures, alt text, permissions)
Layout kit (cover, TOC, interior styles)
Launch plan (press, social, campus partners)

Start STRATA for My Chapter Need a Chapter First?

We’ll provide links and file kits after your starter request.

Frequently Asked

Most chapters publish annually; some choose fall/spring issues when submissions are strong and reviewers are available.

Research articles, ethnographies, interviews, field notes, visual essays, photo stories, opinion/perspective pieces — with proper citations and permissions as needed.

Authors retain rights; STRATA receives publication permission and non-exclusive distribution rights. Chapters must keep contributor agreements on file.