QualityApproachesinEducation.pdfVIP

Quality Approaches in Education Author Guidelines Quality Approaches in Education is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal that is published online by the Education Division of the American Society for Quality (ASQ). The purpose of this journal is to engage the education community in a discussion of significant topics related to improving quality and identifying best practices in education as well as expanding the literature specific to quality in education topics. We will only consider articles that have not been published previously and currently are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. General Information Articles in Quality Approaches in Education generally should contain between 3,500 and 5,000 words and can include up to six charts, tables, diagrams, photos, or other illustrations. See the “Submission Format” section for more detail. The following types of articles fit the purview of Quality Approaches in Education: ? Case studies on how to improve quality in a college, school system, or workforce development program using evidence-based analysis and continuousimprovement approaches, especially related to improving student retention and degree completion. ? Research articles reporting on survey findings such as a national survey on students’ attitudes toward confidence, success, social networking, student engagement, access and affordability, etc. ? Case studies or research articles addressing issues such as the role of faculty, administrators, and trainers in quality systems. ? Case studies or research studies focusing on the role of quality in accreditation. ? Case studies demonstrating best practices and systems thinking in education using the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, Lean Six Sigma or other national quality models, standards from the C