About the Journal of Higher Education Management

The purpose of the Journal of Higher Education Management (JHEM) is to provide opportunities: (a) for the discussion of the current issues, problems and challenges facing higher education; (b) for the exchange of practical wisdom and techniques in the areas of higher education leadership, policy analysis and development, and institutional management; and (c) for the identification and explication of the principles and standards of college and university administration.

JHEM is published by the American Association of University Administrators which makes the journal publicly available without charge to any interested person. (Issues may be accessed online on this webpage or through the AAUA website (www.aaua.org); downloading of individual articles is permitted.

All manuscripts submitted for JHEM publication are blind reviewed and are published only upon the favorable recommendation of three reviewers. (The journal’s acceptance rate of reviewed manuscripts during the period of 2018-2023 is 40 percent.) The Journal charges no publishing or page-cost fees; nor are authors remunerated for their work.

Permission to reprint articles appearing in JHEM is freely given, provided that an appropriate and correct citation appears on all copied/distributed versions.

Call for Manuscripts

Manuscripts supporting the purpose of JHEM (see above) and conforming to the technical specifications for submission (see section below, “Directions for Contributors”) are always welcome. Blind reviews are conducted on a rolling basis, and the goal is to provide a decision on acceptance within four weeks of the date of submission.

While continuing to encourage the submission of manuscripts that are not focused on a specifically identified theme, the journal does occasionally plan the publication of one of more thematic issues. Currently two thematic issues are being planned for publication in 2024.

• The Academic Department Chairperson: Challenges, Lessons, and Rewards. Although not intended to be prescriptive or delimiting, manuscripts might address any one or more of the following questions: What are the challenges/rewards of serving as an academic department chairperson? Can/should the chair’s role be seen as a career-position, or is it better viewed as a temporary responsibility? Are there especially troublesome tasks associated with the chair’s role, and are there examples of successfully addressing said tasks? To what extent and under what conditions is the academic department chair called upon to hold an institution-wide perspective and provide internal institution-wide leadership on challenging issues? Is there (should there be) some form of professional preparation for the academic department chairperson, and what type of ongoing professional development (if any) should be provided? Interested authors should not feel constrained by these illustrative questions. We are interested in good manuscripts that focus on the stated theme, either broadly or in a targeted manner. To ensure publication consideration in this special theme issue of JHEM, manuscripts should be submitted by June 1, 2023.
• Envisioning the Future of American Higher Education. Fifty years ago, higher education had some notable differences from today.  Just to name three, in many institutions distance education was a pedagogical approach dependent on interactive TV; the majority of faculty at most institutions were either tenured or on the tenure-track; and, college attendance was generally thought to be good and useful, both for the student and society as a whole.  The 50-year period before that saw other observable and notable differences.  No doubt, change will continue.  In fact, circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic may spur—indeed, require—greater and faster, unanticipated change.  But, to the extent that we can predict and influence change within the higher education industry, we may be more successful in ensuring an ordered and orderly social institution that better meets the needs of students and society.  We seek manuscripts that propose critically needed changes, suggest possible future scenarios, and which speak to the anticipated changing landscape of policies and social norms which will influence the continued rise or decline of American higher education. We especially seek manuscripts that offer alternative solutions to current or likely future problems facing American colleges and universities. To ensure publication consideration in this special theme issue of JHEM, manuscripts should be submitted by October 15, 2023.

Directions for Contributors

All manuscripts should be submitted electronically to editor@jhem.online.

The Journal of Higher Education Management is published by the American Association of University Administrators. The Journal’s purpose is to promote and strengthen the profession of college and university administration. The Journal provides a forum for: (a) a discussion of the current issues, problems and challenges facing higher education; (b) an exchange of practical wisdom and techniques in the areas of higher education leadership, policy analysis and development, and institutional management; and (c) the identification and explication of the principles and standards of college and university administration.

Manuscripts should be written for the college or university administrator who has the general responsibilities of educational leadership, policy analysis, staff development, and/or institutional management. Practical as well as scholarly-oriented submissions are welcome.

Authors should be guided by the following submission requirements:

Manuscripts must be submitted as MSWord documents, using the following layout specifications.

1. Page Layout: (a) Set paper size to 8.5 x 11″ paper; (b) Set all margins to 1 inch; (c) Avoid special layout options—do not insert page or section breaks, do not include page numbers.
2. Font: Times New Roman (size 12, regular).
3. Paragraph Layout: (a) Do not include any special spacing either before or after paragraphs (set before and after spacing at 0 pt.); (b) Use double line spacing; (c) Begin each paragraph with a .25″ indentation, (d) Indent extended quotations .5″ (do not indent anything else).
4. Tables, Figures, Graphs, Photos: (a) Must fit on one page (can be no larger than 6.5 x 9″); (b) Must be arranged to appear vertically on the page; (c) Font size must be the same as the body of the paper; (d) Must be in black and white (no color permitted).

At the top of the manuscript (before the title), provide each author’s name, institutional affiliation, and preferred email address. (Note: These are removed before the manuscript is sent out for review.)

Manuscripts must conform to the latest specifications of The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA Style).

Manuscripts which do not conform to the above requirements will be returned without review or publication consideration.

All manuscripts submitted for JHEM publication are blind reviewed and are published only upon the favorable recommendation of three reviewers. (The journal’s acceptance rate of reviewed manuscripts during the period of 2018-2023 is 40 percent.)

The Journal charges no publishing or page-cost fees; nor are authors remunerated for their work. Authors are required to assign their copyright entitlements to the Journal.

Prior to publication, authors of accepted manuscripts will be required to submit an abstract and key words for data-base searching. (Specific instructions will be provided at the time of acceptance.)

Contact Information

Questions or comments may be directed to:

Dan L. King, Editor
Journal of Higher Education Management
Email Address: dking@jhem.online
Phone: +1-814-460-6498