Paula Smith schrieb / wrote: From: Paula Smith Sent: Dienstag, 10. Januar 2006 19:49 To: irrodlsubscribe Subject: www.irrodl.org, CALL FOR PAPERS — Issues, Challenges and Possibilities for Academics and Tutors at Open and Distance Learning Institutions: academics working in open and distance learning universities CALL FOR PAPERS Issues, Challenges and Possibilities for Academics and Tutors at Open and Distance Learning Institutions: academics working in open and distance learning universities This Call for Papers is for a theme issue of the International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning http://www.irrodl.org entitled: Issues, Challenges and Possibilities for Academics and Tutors at Open and Distance Learning Institutions: academics working in open and distance learning universities. OVERVIEW Institutions of open and distance learning present a number of special challenges for academics. Development loads and demands for teaching effectiveness are increasing, while traditional pressures for research productivity have become a new or increased pressure. The size, complexity, and structure of the networked learning environment at most institutions of open and distance learning have been known to contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness, leading to disengagement experienced by many new and not-so-new academics. If we do not address the disconnectedness experienced by many open and distance academics, it is possible that detachment to our institutions will occur, resulting in an increased migration to either collaborate with, or work in, other institutions. Retaining faculty members is not only important for the stability and health of open and distance learning organizations, but retention – and recruitment – are also issues that open and distance learning institutions need to be concerned about. Large numbers of senior faculty appointed in the mid 1970s are close to retiring or moving later-life careers. It is estimated that 40% of university faculty will retire within the next 10 years. Recruitment and retention is a pressing concern for all universities – and particularly for open and distance universities. The current detached environment may result in a serious employment problem down the road as other traditional universities begin an intensive competition for the best academics. And while these problems exist to some extent at all universities, there is probably no other type of university, the open and distance university, where building a sense of community is needed. This theme issue of www.irrodl.org invites papers based on empirical research, theoretical analysis, and position papers dealing with issues, challenges, and possibilities for academics and tutors at open and distance learning institutions. Broad and general topics of interest should relate to mentoring and/ or professional/ faculty development for both academics and tutors within institutions of open and distance learning. DEADLINES Proposal Submission: February 1, 2006 Notification of Acceptance: February 15, 2006 Full Papers: April 30, 2006 (papers are submitted for blind peer review) Final Revisions: July 31, 2006 Projected Publication Date: August 31, 2006 SUBMISSION PROPOSALS Individual or multiple-authors must first submit an abstract-length proposal of approximately 500-750 words to IRRODL’s Managing Editor, Paula Smith. Those who have had their abstracts accepted will be formally invited by the Guest Editor, Heather Kanuka, to submit a full-length paper of approximately 5000 to 7000 words. For IRRODL’s submission guidelines, visit: http://www.irrodl.org/guidelines.htm All full length papers submitted to IRRODL will be subject to multiple blind peer review. All blind peer reviews will be shared with the authors. While influenced by the outcome of the blind peer reviews, the Guest Editor, Heather Kanuka reserves the right to decide on final publication. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Detailed information about submission is available on IRRODL’s website at: http://www.irrodl.org/guidelines.htm All submission proposals and full length papers must be emailed to IRRODL’s managing editor, Paula Smith. ABOUT IRRODL The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (www.irrodl.org) is a fully peer reviewed open access e-journal designed to disseminate research, theory, and best practice related to open and distance learning worldwide. IRRODL enjoys strong download activity and because it is fully peer reviewed, reputable, and open access, it is cited broadly. COPYRIGHT The copyright of all papers published in IRRODL will be held by Athabasca University – Canada’s Open University. All articles published, however, are licensed under the Creative Commons for re-use and distribution for non-commercial purposes. For details on IRRODL’s Creative Commons license, visit: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ For more information, please contact: — Paula Smith – Managing Editor International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (IRRODL) www.irrodl.org Manager Canadian Institute for Distance Education Research (CIDER) http://cider.athabascau.ca Athabasca University – Canada’s Open University Peace Hills Trust Tower 1200, 10011 – 109th Street, Edmonton CANADA T5J 3S8 Phone: 1.780.421.2536 Fax: 1.780.497.3416 "If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" (Albert Einstein)

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