The Southern Association of Community, Junior and Technical Colleges (SACJTC) is seeking proposals on the following topics:
(1) Short Papers-We are looking for 2-3 page reports on your best practices in Quality Enhancement Programs (QEP). All of the proposals who meet peer-reviewed criterion will be published in the SACJTC online journal. http://www.sacjtc.org/
(2) Academic Paper-We are looking for longer papers (15-20 pages) on the best practices in SACS accreditation, which may include the QEP portion as well. All proposals are welcome and we encourage those proposals on 5-year interim affirmations as well. Papers on community college best practices are also encouraged. The best paper will be eligible for a cash prize of $500. Detailed proposals are acceptable by the proposal deadline, however, final papers will be due at the time of the SACS conference in December, 2011.
All proposals should be written in accordance with the standards used in most educational journals (such as the community college journal of research and practice). Any questions and papers should be directed to the editor: matthew.basham@wku.edu
Student papers are encouraged. If enough student papers are received a stipend may be awarded for the best student paper.
The DUE DATE for the proposals is AUGUST 1, 2011.
All submissions will be blind and peer-reviewed.
Winning proposals will be recognized at the 2011 meeting of SACJTC at the annual conference of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) December 3-6 in Orlando, Florida.
Self-nominations for reviewers are also being accepted.
