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SEM CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 2012
ORLANDO
Louise Lonabacker Director of Student Services, Boston College Editor-in-Chief, College and University
Heather ZimarAACRAOManaging Editor, College & University and SEM Source
*with collaboration from Daniel Bender
Write for AACRAO
• RESEARCH ARTICLES
• TOPIC IDEAS
• STRATEGIES AND PITFALLS
• SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
• DISCUSSION
Agenda
What is Research?
A systematic investigation, including research development, testing, and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. [Federal policy 45CFR46.102(f)]
Gathering and analyzing a body of information or data and extracting new meaning from it or developing unique solutions to problems or cases. [http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/info_literacy/modules/module2/2_1.htm]
re·search: NOUN: 1. a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. [Cambridge Dictionaries Online, © Cambridge University Press 2003]
“Research is a way to discover new knowledge by exploring phenomena and answering questions in an organized and systematic way.” [Daniel Bender, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry]
Why Not Do Research?
Research is scaryI don’t have the timeI don’t have anything to researchI don’t have anyone to work withI don’t have the expertise or knowledgeIt’s not my job
Why Do Research?
Answer nagging questionsDiscover new knowledge and share itProgram assessment and developmentEnhance prestige, gain respect, collaborateBecome a player in the planning processProfessional development, including
publication
• See also: Toomajian C. Issues for registrars at small colleges. College & University 2007;83:43-9.
Research Steps
Identify a question: what do I want to know and why is it important? [Introduction]
Find out what others have said about it, if anything. [Literature Review]
What is the best way to answer my question? [Methodology]
What did you find? [Findings]What do the findings mean? What are the
implications for the school or your office? [Discussion/Conclusion]
Topics: C&U
Features: research-based and expert articles Affordability: student aid at Indiana Evolving office of the registrar Rethinking transcripts Enrollment management and retention series Academic bling Helicopter parents Rankings issue Dissertation research: International students Interviews
Topics: C&U
Forum Research-in-brief
New course for military service members Establishing remote student identity Retaining special populations in Canada
Campus viewpoint Customer service Training frontline staff Leadership series
Book Reviews Advanced placement College marketing
Commentary Project management series Massachusetts law and FERPA compliance
Louise’s Writing
Dissertation research Book review Co-author: enrollment projections New technologies: Uview, degree audit Travel inspired: customer service Best practices: one stop services, performance management Book chapter: scheduling, one stop services Co-editor: breakthrough systems Editor: C&U
Topics: SEM Source
Graduation projects Behavior Intervention Teams (BITs) Summer bridge program International enrollment management Nontraditional student services Retention strategies Transfer initiatives Enrollment management planning Book reviews NCAA regulations Public policy Student selection process
Strategies and Pitfalls
Strategies: Co-author
Content, writing, scope, depth Writers’ groups
Share and comment Session preparation
Write first, then present Pitfalls
Poorly edited Poorly organized Small sample size Overdone topic Topic not relevant Sales-focused
Submission Guidelines: C&U
Features (Refereed): Target length: 4,500 words Style: Chicago Manual of Style, C&U style guide Data: separate Excel document Include Title and Abstract Blind review Submit to [email protected] Forum (Non-refereed): Target length: 2,000 words Include title, bio., and contact info. Submit to [email protected]
• Do not submit manuscripts that are under consideration elsewhere
Submission Guidelines: SEM Source
Target length: 2,500-3,500 words Style: Associated Press, SEM Source Style Guide Include title, bio., and contact info. Submit to [email protected]
