Duties
The JCOTR Editorial Board shall serve as an agent of the Association in the preparation and development of the association publication: The NODA Journal of College Orientation, Transition and Retention. The JCOTR Editorial Board has responsibility for the review and selection of all manuscripts, articles, or any other written contribution to be included in issues of the Journal. The JCOTR Editorial Board shall also develop appropriate policies and procedures regarding the preparation of the JCOTR and its content.
Composition
The JCOTR Editorial Board shall consist of eight members with consideration given of the Association. Consideration will be given to the geographic locations of members to ensure diverse representation across the Association.
Selection Criteria
To serve as a member of the JCOTR Editorial Board, a candidate must:
- Have served in a professional capacity, whether directly in or related to the field of orientation.
- Be a member in good standing of the Association.
- Have exhibited prior involvement or contribution to the organization and/or the field of orientation, transition, and retention (i.e. conference participation, program/workshop presentation, Association committee responsibility, service on Board of Directors, etc.).
Term of Office
Members of the JCOTR Editorial Board shall serve a three-year term of office, with an annual rotation of two members to ensure continuity in the programmatic aspects of the publication. The term of office shall be renewable, but no member may serve more than two consecutive terms.
Selection/Appointment Process
Nominations shall be sought each year by a special committee comprised of two members of the JCOTR Editorial Board, one representative of the Board of Directors, and the JCOTR editor. Appointments of new members to the JCOTR Editorial Board shall coincide with the Annual Conference of the Association