Journal
Adopted by Council in September 2000
ATEM publishes the 'Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management'. It is a refereed Journal of high integrity and quality which is posted to ATEM Members in May, August and November each year. Non-members can also subscribe to the Journal which is one of a stable of publications produced by Taylor and Francis in Oxford, UK. To find out more about the Journal you should enter the Taylor and Francis Website. Please click here to go to the Taylor and Francis website where you will find the web page on the 'Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management'. Happy Reading!
ATEM Journal Guidelines:
1. Background
ATEM has always published a Journal. Recent members' surveys of 2000 and 2005 confirmed that members want the Association to continue to publish a scholarly journal. This document outlines the current arrangements associated with editorship, operation and publication of the Journal. It is intended to provide Council members, both existing and new, with information about the Journal and its operations.
2. Editors and Editorial Board
Council approves the appointment of editors for a renewable term of office of three years. The nature of this volunteer assignment means that co-editors are usually appointed. The division of duties between co-editors is decided by the incumbents.
An agreement detailing responsibilities of both ATEM and the Journal is signed by the ATEM President and the Journal editors each time the term of office of the editors commences or is renewed.
The Editorial Board is appointed by the editors, with advice to Council for noting. The Editorial Board is reviewed by the Editors at least annually.
Editors receive an annual honorarium of $750 each per issue. This honorarium is reviewed annually as part of the annual budget cycle.
At least one editor usually attends each September Council meeting to provide a report on the Journal's activities.
The editors are responsible for negotiating renewals of the publishing contract with Taylor and Francis, with Council approving those negotiations before a new contract is signed.
3. Business Manager
The Journal's Business Manager is appointed by the Council for a renewal term of office of three years. The current Business Manager is Ian Dobson, who is also the Journal's Editor.
The Business Manager is responsible for maintaining the Journal's accounts, including ensuring those accounts are audited annually according to the schedule set by the ATEM Treasurer, payment of invoices, and provision of financial statements annually to the appropriate Council meeting. The Business Manager is also the first point of contact with Taylor and Francis for logistical arrangements with the Journal distribution.
4. Reporting to Council
A report on the Journal's activities and finances is provided to each Council meeting. A report on current subscriptions is also included in this report. An annual financial statement and accounts are provided at the appropriate Council meeting.
5. Journal Distribution
The ATEM Secretariat provides Taylor and Francis with a data file from which they produce address labels for distribution of each issue of the Journal. The Secretariat and Business Manager also negotiate appropriate fee-for-service distribution support such as distribution of miscellaneous copies to new ATEM members, and maintaining mailing details for recipients of complimentary copies of the Journal. Such arrangements are reported to Council as part of its regular reporting.
6. Other Activities
From time to time, the editors the Journal may organise related activities, such as Writers' Workshops. These workshops are intended to provide novice authors with advice and guidelines on how to prepare an article for publication in a scholarly journal. The workshops are usually held in conjunction with the Annual Conference.
7. Feedback
Feedback from members about the Journal is obtained from regular surveys of members undertaken by ATEM.
Note:
Papers for consideration should preferably be sent electronically to ian.dobson@arts.monash.edu.au
Papers should preferably be in Microsoft Word (PC), and tables/charts in Microsoft Excel, where possible.
Intending authors could refer to the Taylor and Francis website, under 'education' for more details.
The Journal's postal address for hardcopy or disks is:
Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management
PO Box 8001
Monash University
Clayton Vic 3800
Australia
Enquiries: Giles Pickford - 0411 186 199|Peter Scardoni - 0411 498 462|Fax: +61 2 6125 5262
