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>New Online Education Journal Seeks Manuscripts

>

>The Workforce Improvement Network at James Madison University, through 

>funding from the Virginia Department of Education, will publish an online 

>journal for the field of adult and workforce education. The journal will 

>debut in late November, and the editors are seeking articles for publication.

>

>Vertex, the Online Journal for Adult and Workforce Education will be a 

>peer-reviewed quarterly publication that supports adult and workplace 

>education professionals by providing access to the latest information and 

>research relating to the theory and best practices for English as a Second 

>Language, GED Preparation, and Adult Basic Education instruction and 

>program management both at the workplace and off-site.

>

>By definition, vertex is not only the highest point of anything, its apex, 

>but also the point where angles come together. The editors of Vertex see 

>it as being the Internet resource for adult and workforce educators, 

>program managers, human resource development and training professionals, 

>and college and university program personnel, as well as the point where 

>all of those aspects of workforce and adult education converge.

>

>Vertex will debut in late November 2004, with additional issues scheduled 

>for February 2005, April 2005, and June 2005. The editors are asking adult 

>and workforce education program managers, academic program directors and 

>faculty, and human resource development professionals to submit 

>manuscripts for review and publication in Vertex. Articles that relate to 

>the theory, best practices, research, and policy in the areas of workplace 

>education, English as a Second Language education an acquisition, adult 

>basic education, GED learning in the workplace, and policy are needed for 

>all issues.

>

>Articles should be clearly written, present current information and/or 

>research on adult learning, language acquisition, program development and 

>marketing as they relate adult and workforce education, and be backed by 

>sound evaluation and statistics.

>

>Send manuscripts as a Word attachment (using 12 point Arial or Times New 

>Roman font, double-spaced, and AP style) to Pamela G. Brown, editor, at 

>brownpg at jmu.edu along with a 50- to 100- word bio and contact information. 

>The editors prefer manuscripts of 1,500 to 3,000 words, although they will 

>publish articles up to 5,000 words. Longer manuscripts will be considered 

>and may be serialized.

>

>Please note that submissions will only be accepted electronically. While 

>manuscripts for all issues are being accepted at this time, the deadline 

>for the premiere issue (November 2004) is October 15, 2004. For additional 

>information, contact Ms. Brown at 1-540-568-8797 or 1-888-637-8494.

>

>Heidi Findlay

>Workforce Improvement Network

>Workforce Development Campus

>at James Madison University

>MSC 9003 / Blue Ridge Hall

>Harrisonburg, VA 22807

>888.637.8494 / mongerhx at jmu.edu