The Journal of College Orientation and Transition

Editorial Board | Guidelines for Manuscript Authors | Subscriptions | Past Volumes | Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

Editor, Manuscripts & Perspectives:
Dr. Denise Rode
Director of Orientation & First-Year Experience
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-6781
FAX (815) 753-7480
drode@niu.edu

Senior Associate Editor, Book Reviews:
Dr. Jeanine Ward-Roof
Dean of Students Department
4306 A University Center
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2440
(850) 644-9556
FAX (850) 644-0687
jwardroof@admin.fsu.edu

Senior Associate Editor, Campus Notes:
Dr. David B. Johnson
Senior Associate Editor, Campus Notes
Associate Vice Provost
Franklin Hall 234
601 Kirkwood Avenue
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 855-8908
dj44@indiana.edu

Associate Editors:

David B. Johnson
University of Alabama

David Rielley
University of Missouri-Columbia

Dr. Jacqueline Cooper
Texas State University

Dr. Wanda Hadley
Central State University (Ohio)

Brenda McKenzie
Kent State University

Editorial Board | Guidelines for Manuscript Authors | Subscriptions | Past Volumes | Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT AUTHORS
The Journal of College Orientation and Transition focuses on the trends, practices, research, and development of programs, policies, and activities related to the matriculation, orientation, transition, and retention of college students. Also encouraged are literature reviews, "how-to" articles, innovative initiatives, successful practices, and new ideas.

Publication Schedule
Spring and fall editions

Circulation
Approximately 1,500

Style Guide
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition.

Recommended Length
Should not exceed 3,000 words (approximately 12 pages of double-spaced, type-written copy with one-inch margins and including abstract, tables and figures, and references).

"Campus Notes" Submission
Manuscripts briefs on campus programs, "how-to" articles, successful innovations. and pragmatic issues relevant to the orientation and transition of students are encouraged. They should not exceed 1,000 words and should be submitted directly to the "Campus Notes" Associate Editor.

Book Reviews
Book reviews of current appropriate professional publications are encouraged. Submissions should not exceed 1,500 words and should be submitted directly to the "Book Reviews" Associate Editor.

Perspectives
Manuscripts written in editorial or speech style, expressing the author's viewpoint, opinions, reflections, or experiences on an issues of importance to the community of orientation and transition professionals. They should not exceed 1,200 words and should be submitted to the Journal Editor.

Figures and Graphs
Supply camera-ready art

Special Format Guideline
Place the name(s) of the author(s), position(s), and institutional affiliation(s) on a separate title page. The article's text page should include the manuscript title, but not the author name(s). Subsequent pages are to be identified by the running head and page number.

Review Process
The journal is refereed using a blind review system. The manuscript will be judged based on relevance of the topic, usefulness to the orientation, transition, and/or student affairs profession; writing skill; and quality of methodology and/or information. Notification of acceptance or rejection of all manuscripts will be made by the editor. All manuscripts received and approved for publication become the property of the association. All others will be returned upon request. The editor reserves the right to edit or rewrite accepted articles to meet the journal standards.

Concurrent Submissions to Other Publications
Never submit an article which has been previously published or one which has been submitted to another publication.

Appropriate Language
Avoid the use of the term "subject;" instead, use specific references such as "student" or "participant." Avoid sexist terminology and the perpetuation of stereotypes.

Manuscript Submission
Submit one copy, double-spaced throughout and with a running head (see APA Manual), to the Editor via e-mail as a Microsoft Word document attachment.

Editorial Board | Guidelines for Manuscript Authors | Subscriptions | Past Volumes | Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

SUBSCRIPTIONS
National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) professional members receive The Journal of College Orientation and Transition as a benefit of membership. Information on membership in NODA and subscriptions to The Journal of College Orientation and Transition may be obtained from the NODA Home Office (see address below). Non-NODA members can request a subscription by completing the Subscription Form (PDF).

Subscription rates are:

Library and Individual Subscriptions
$25 per year
Single Issues
$15 each

Tables of Contents for Past Volumes
Fall 2007: Volume 15, Number 1
Spring 2007: Volume 14, Number 2
Fall 2006: Volume 14, Number 1
Spring 2006: Volume 13, Number 2
Fall 2005: Volume 13, Number 1
Spring 2005: Volume 12, Number 2
Fall 2004: Volume 12, Number 1
Spring 2004: Volume 11, Number 2
Fall 2003: Volume 11, Number 1
Spring 2003: Volume 10, Number 2
Fall 2002: Volume 10, Number 1
Spring 2002: Volume 9, Number 2
Fall 2001: Volume 9, Number 1
Spring 2001: Volume 8, Number 2
Fall 2000: Volume 8, Number 1
Spring 2000: Volume 7, Number 2
Fall 1999: Volume 7, Number 1
Spring 1999: Volume 6, Number 2
Spring 1998: Volume 5, Number 2

Change of Address
Notice of a change in mailing address should be sent six weeks in advance to the NODA Home Office (address below):

NODA
University of Minnesota
1313 5th st SE Suite 323A
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-627-0150
Fax: 612-627-0153
Email: noda@umn.edu

Permission to Reprint
Requests for permission to reprint should be made in writing to the Journal editor.

The members of the editorial board are dedicated to a quality publication and are always willing to discuss manuscript ideas and publication policies with potential authors. Authors are not required to be NODA members to publish in its journal.

Editorial Board | Guidelines for Manuscript Authors | Subscriptions | Past Volumes | Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY SECTION
The National Orientation Directors Association declares a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in the provisions of services to the membership and the public. In recognition of responsibility to the membership, NODA reaffirms its policy of fair and equal treatment in all practices to all persons regardless of race, color, age, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual/affectional orientation, disability or veteran status. NODA complies with all applicable federal and state regulations regarding affirmative action and on discriminatory practices.