Journal of College and Character is a professional journal that examines how colleges and universities impact the moral and civic engagement of students. The journal publishes scholarly articles and applied research on issues concerning ethics, values, character development, civic engagement, and spiritual growth in the higher education setting. In addition to its primary emphasis on peer reviewed articles, the journal publishes ongoing columns on current topics relating to the journal's mission as well as invited articles by leading scholars in the field of higher education and character development.
Published quarterly, the journal encourages the submission of manuscripts from around the world and from a wide range of academic and professional fields, including higher education, student affairs, psychology, religion, sociology, business, social work, philosophy, law, and education.
Journal of College and Character, sponsored by NASPA - Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, is co-edited by Laura M. Harrison (Ohio University) and Peter C. Mather (Ohio University). Laura M. Harrison teaches and writes about rehumanizing higher education; she is a Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at Ohio University and former Associate Dean of Students at Stanford University. Peter C. Mather's scholarship focuses on individual and institutional transformation; he has served as an administrator in both academic affairs and student affairs, and is Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at Ohio University.
The journal audience includes faculty, administrators, graduate students, and practitioners in student services and campus ministry, as well as others engaged in research and practice in moral education in colleges and universities.
Areas of Emphasis
Journal of College and Character publishes the following types of articles (open submission):
- Peer Reviewed
- Opinions and Perspectives
The journal also publishes these regular columns (invited only):
- Civic Engagement on Campus
- College Student Development Outside the US
- Cultural Cross Currents
- Diversity and Social Justice
- Ethical Issues on Campus
- Interfaith Cooperation
- Invited Featured
- Preparing Students for Careers & Callings
- Student Engagement With Spiritual & Secular Worldviews
- What They're Reading
Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.
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