Metropolitan Universities, a quarterly journal funded by CUMU, is soliciting article proposals for an upcoming issue that will examine how universities are using Web 2.0 technologies to educate students, collaborate with community members, and work more efficiently. The journal is especially interested in quality articles which address how Web 2.0 is being used in the context of metropolitan universities (e.g., student life, retention, commuters, part-time students, diverse language and cultural backgrounds, first-generation student, budget reductions, etc.).
- What challenges do urban and metropolitan campuses face when implementing Web 2.0 technology and concepts on campus?
- What are the links between Web 2.0 and research opportunities for students, faculty, and communities?
- In what ways has Web 2.0 fostered greater synergy between campuses and their communities?
- How can we evaluate the impact and value of new social technologies in higher education?
The production schedule for this issue is as follows:
- 1/7/2011: 300-500 word proposals due
- 2/18/2011: Guest editor returns proposal decisions to submitters
- 7/15/2011: Draft manuscripts of accepted proposals due (This gives contributors 5 months to write their articles.)
- 8/15/2011: Guest editor returns drafts with suggestion for revision
- 10/15/2011: Final manuscripts du
Completed proposals or questions about either proposal topics or this issue should be sent to Roger Munger at rmunger {at} boisestate(.)edu
