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PCPA's
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The PCPA Journal is a publication of the
Pennsylvania College Personnel, a professional
organization of members of the student affairs
profession within higher education. PCPA is made up
of college personnel representing academic advising,
enrollment services, career development, counseling,
residence life, student activities, teaching,
commuter programs, student life, health services and
other offices of student services. PCPA is a state
division of the American College Personnel
Association, dedicated to serving students through
professional programs for educators committed to
student development.
Manuscript Content Guidelines
PCPA Journal is interested in manuscripts concerning
student development, professional development,
professional issues, administrative concerns, and
creative programs to improve student services.
Authors may focus on original research, reviews of
research, graduate education in student affairs,
book reviews or essays on theoretical,
organizational, and professional issues. Both
quantitative and qualitative research manuscripts
are acceptable. Graduate students, new
professionals, seasoned administrators and faculty
working in the state of Pennsylvania are welcomed to
submit. The editorial board also reserves the right
to invite manuscript submissions from authors in
other states.
Submission Instructions
Manuscripts should be submitted exclusively to this
publication. Please be sure the manuscript is not
under review elsewhere. Manuscripts should not
exceed 20 pages of double-spaced, typewritten copy
(including references, tables, and figures).
Manuscripts must be clear, concise, and interesting
with a well-organized development of ideas. The
Publication Manual, Fifth Edition of the American
Psychological Association should be followed for
reference style and general guidelines. Send an
original (printed on 8 1/2 x 11" paper) and three
clear copies of all material. Please include an
abstract. Please send a copy on disk or by email to
the editor in addition to the hard copies.
Deadlines and Publication Dates
When your manuscript is received, you will be sent
an email verifying that it has entered the review
process. The PCPA Journal is a yearly publication
and all manuscripts are due on or before April 1st.
The editorial board will make the final selection of
manuscripts on or before August 1st. The journal
will be published on November 1st.
For submissions and
questions contact:
Dr. Susan M. Perlis
Assistant Professor, Graduate Education
Marywood University
161 Parrish Street
Wilkes Barre Pa. 18702
perlis@es.marywood.edu
Direct questions, comments to
the webmaster:
bv6@pitt.edu
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