Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education

ICBCHE Journal

Spring 2009

 

Call for Manuscripts

 

Manuscript Deadline is December 1, 2008

Theme:      Closing the Gaps and Addressing the Disparities: Time for Action!

 

Editor:       Lemuel W. Watson, Ed.D., Dean, College of Education and Professor of Adult and Higher Education, Northern Illinois University

 

Co-Editor:  Melvin Cleveland Terrell, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Professor of Counselor Education, Northeastern Illinois University

 

Assistant   Kerri A. Kadow, M.A., Administrative Aide, Northeastern

Editor:       Illinois University

 

The Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education (ICBCHE) Editor invites manuscripts related to the theme of Closing the Gaps and Addressing the Disparities: Time for Action!

 

Enormous educational attainment gaps between racial groups are still evident in our society. Addressing the gaps is not an easy task. Blacks continue to struggle with the post civil rights educational system and are still lagging behind their counterparts. The issue of closing the attainment gap is also one that must be addressed in a communal discussion and not in a vacuum. The solutions will require educational organizations, businesses, and other agencies working together to address various issues simultaneously.

 

Therefore, we welcome manuscripts that are related to closing the educational gaps and addressing the disparities for the next issue of the ICBCHE Journal. Manuscripts of scholarly research orientation, opinion/narrative pieces, policy analysis, and best practices are welcomed.

 

The Journal seeks to disseminate information related to the goals and objectives of the Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education. The ICBCHE Journal is published once each year. The deadline for submitting articles is December 1, 2008.

 

A few suggestions for manuscript topics might be the following:

·      Disparities in education among racial groups; ·      Disparities in funding issues; ·      Disparities between males and females; ·      Issues related to the educational attainment gaps in K-12 schools that affect success in higher education; ·      Issues of self-actualization and academic success; ·      Family and generational affects on academic success; ·      Disparities in education between institutions of higher education;

·      Conceptual framework for solving the gaps and disparities; ·      International comparison of racial or gender-related educational gaps and disparities; ·      Policy issues from a state perspective to address the disparities; ·      Examples of best practices in K-20 to address educational gaps;  ·      Urban vs. rural  issues with disparities for racial groups; and ·      The role of ICBCHE in addressing the gaps and disparities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Journal is refereed and manuscripts are evaluated through a blind review system. All manuscripts approved for publication become the property of the committee. The Editor reserves the right to edit or rewrite accepted articles to meet the Journal’s standards. Upon publication, authors will receive two complimentary copies of the ICBCHE Journal. Additional copies are available at a nominal cost. The overall goal of the committee is the enhancement of educational and employment opportunities for Black people in Illinois. Articles should address problems and their possible resolutions.

 

Manuscript Guidelines

The ICBCHE Journal follows the guidelines highlighted in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th Edition) including style, quality (how well the article is written), and reference list style, except when noted otherwise below. Please follow these guidelines in preparing your contribution. The ICBCHE Journal reserves the right to return manuscripts if they do not conform to the following requirements.

 

Cover Letter

Send with your submission a cover letter that indicates and includes the contact information (including professional title, university affiliation, mailing address, telephone, and e-mail address) of all the contributors. A primary contact person should be indicated among the authors. Also include the title and a brief summary of your article in the cover letter.

 

Cover Page

Include a cover page that lists the title of the manuscript and the contact information for all of the contributors (professional title, university affiliation, mailing address, telephone, and e-mail address). The title of the manuscript should also appear at the top of the first page in Times New Roman font (12 point size). The title of the manuscript should be as brief as possible. Author(s)’ name(s) and contact information should appear only on the cover sheet. Names should be typed as you wish them to appear in print. If you wish to provide us any relevant information or brief statement (two or three sentences) about the author(s), please include it on a separate sheet.

 

Title and Abstract

The title of the manuscript should also appear on the first page of your article, as well as an abstract of 120 words or less. The abstract should appear directly below the title, with the rest of the manuscript following. The abstract should be indented. Please make the abstract concise (one paragraph only) and be aware that this description will be displayed when people search databases (e.g. ERIC) for articles. For additional information concerning abstracts, see the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th Edition).

 

Manuscript

Manuscripts should reflect logical, concise, and creative thinking. Authors must present their ideas in a cohesive and engaging manner. No reference to the author(s)’ identity or institutional affiliation should appear within the manuscript. Margins on all sides should be one inch. Manuscripts should use Times New Roman font (12 point). Do not alter the font type or size throughout the manuscript. The automatic hyphenation feature on your word processing program should not be used. The entire manuscript should be double-spaced, including quotations, abstract, and references. Do not change line spacing within the manuscript. Indent the first line of every paragraph using the tab key, which should be set at 5 spaces or ½ inch.

 

Sources

All sources cited in the text must be listed in the reference page(s); conversely, all sources cited in the reference page(s) must appear in the text. Provide complete bibliographic information, using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th Edition) format. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their references.

 

Headings

Use headings to outline the structure of your chapter. As per the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, avoid putting more than one heading in a row; make headings brief but compelling rather than simple (i.e., instead of “Review of the Literature” you might use “Conflict in Ideology” if applicable).

 

Reprinting Information

If reprinted information or tables from a source are used, the correct permissions must be secured. Usually this will mean requesting permission from the author or publisher through a letter of permission to reprint. The source information is included in the Note (refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association). The original copy of the permission letter must be received with the manuscript submission.

 

Length

Manuscripts should be at least 2,500 words but not more than 5,000 words (approximately 10-20 typed, double-spaced pages with one-inch margins).

 

Reference List

References must be in accordance with the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th Edition), as far as their content and formatting.

 

Tables

Tables should be brief and include only essential data. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of data, references, quotations, and tables. Tables or charts can be inserted .pdf or .jpg files, but be sure to send the actual image/file along with your article.

 

Submissions

 

Always keep backup copies of your files (hard copies and electronic copies) for your own protection. Manuscripts must be submitted as email attachments in Microsoft Word format to Watson@niu.edu (Dr. Lemuel W. Watson). An email message confirming receipt of submitted articles will be sent to the primary contact person.

 

The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2008.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

            Dr. Lemuel W. Watson, Editor, ICBCHE Journal

Professor and Dean, College of Education

            Northern Illinois University Graham Hall - 321

            DeKalb, IL 60115

            Office (815) 753-1949

            Email: Watson@niu.edu