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Publications Committee

Applications Open

Interested in serving on the committee? Click the link below to access the application form! Applications close November 13, 2026.

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Committee Charge

Journals

  • Recommend editorial policy of CEC’s two journals to the CEC Board of Directors
  • Oversee journal editor selection (for approval by CEC Board of Directors)
  • Provide feedback on annual reports of editors
  • Provide general oversight and support for the editors
  • Ensure the high quality of CEC journals as a trusted source of research findings that support and enhance advances in the field and facilitate putting research into practice
  • Ensure equity in editor and reviewer selection, as well as in published authors

Publications and Products

  • General oversight of books other publications published and sold by CEC
  • Direct a regular needs assessment, market research and product evaluation to set publishing priorities
  • Recommend strategies for solicitation, review, and approval of new publications, as well as ongoing review of current publications’ viability
  • Monitor the relationships between CEC publications; specifically, potential issues of overlap, competition, and/or, redundancy
  • Promote equity and engagement of diverse members in publications-related activities
  • Incorporate input from subject matter experts as needed to ensure diversity of ideas and topics in publications

Members

  • Meredith Walling (Co-Chair)
  • Charmion Rush
  • Sandy White
  • Chris Bernick
  • Elizabeth Harkins
  • Marcus Fuller
  • Patricia Hampshire

View the Committee Position Description

 

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Last Updated:  15 January, 2026

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