About Polis
Polis: a community center (Greek marketplace); a place where a community dialogue occurs; perhaps a sacred ground; Central Virginia Community College’s Journal of Literature and Art Polis was created in the spring of 2003 when English Instructor Lana Vélez (then Lana Bowling) and a group of students decided that CVCC needed a literary journal. Thanks to the support of CVCC both financially and otherwise, Polis has expanded to include a print version of the journal and has incorporated more artwork and special features. For more information about history and purpose of Polis, click the “Purpose” link.
Polis accepts submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction (including academic essays), and art by CVCC students, staff, and faculty twice a year for its annual publication. Works are submitted with no name attached (that information is provided on a separate cover sheet), and at least three Polis board members review each written submission using an evaluation form. Any works that receive contradictory ratings are reviewed by another board member. For additional information about how to submit, click “Submissions.” Evaluation information can be found under “Judging Process and Criteria.”
Polis board members would like to thank all CVCC students, faculty, and staff who submitted their work for consideration and offered their support in various ways. Special thanks go the following:
- John Lofaso for taking a leading role with expanding and improving the artwork in Polis.
- Tom Sparhawk for maintaining the Polis website.
For more information about polis, email polis@cvcc.vccs.edu.
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