080  EDITORS

080-001        International Journal of Business Communication (IJBC)

Tenure

The IJBC Editor serves at the pleasure of the Board, normally for a four-year term with the possibility of reappointment up to a total of three terms of four years each. Three four-year terms are the maximum for an editor position; however, should the transition/search process stall, ABC’s Board can approve an extension of up to one year.

Procedure for Appointment and Reappointment

The Publications Board recommends a candidate for IJBC Editor to the Board of Directors for approval (Bylaw 3.5.1). The recommendation is accompanied by a rationale, a proposal, and a short vita from each candidate.

In the second year of the IJBC Editor’s first term, the Publications Board evaluates the IJBC Editor’s work. If it is satisfactory, and if the IJBC Editor wishes to continue for a second term, the Publications Board recommends that the Board of Directors approves the IJBC Editor for a second term. If the work is unsatisfactory or if the IJBC Editor does not seek a second term, the Publications Board issues a call for nominations so that the Board of Directors has applicants from which to select a new IJBC Editor by the end of the current IJBC Editor’s term.

In the second year of the IJBC Editor’s second term, the Publications Board evaluates the IJBC Editor’s work. If it is satisfactory, and if the IJBC Editor wishes to continue for a third term, the Publications Board recommends that the Board of Directors approves the IJBC Editor for a third term. If the work is unsatisfactory or if the IJBC Editor does not seek a third term, the Publications Board issues a call for nominations so that the Board of Directors has applicants from which to select a new IJBC Editor by the end of the current IJBC Editor’s term.

Eligibility

Current members of the Executive Committee are not eligible to serve as the IJBC Editor.

Duties

The IJBC Editor is responsible for:

1. Selecting members of the IJBC Editorial Review Board, any ad hoc reviewers needed, and (if desired) one or more associate editors. The IJBC Editor will encourage reviewers and associate editors to be current members of the Association.
2. Choosing manuscripts, based on the recommendations of the IJBC Editorial Review Board or ad hoc reviewers who have evaluated the manuscripts in a blind reviewing process.
3. Choosing any non-refereed submissions such as book reviews, forums, commentaries, calls for proposals for special issues, announcements of research funding, scholarly books, advertisements for academic positions, but excluding all Association business and activities (except for announcements and advertisements inserted at the end of the Journal and on the back cover by the Managing Editor). The ABC Executive Director serves as the Association’s Managing Editor (Bylaw 2.4.1).
4. Choosing appropriate articles, reports, columns, and announcements from the Association and its committees on all topics relevant to members.
5. Choosing book review editor(s) and any editors of columns in collaboration with the Publications Board.
6. Submitting edited copy to the Managing Editor in a timely fashion.
7. Choosing topics and editors for any special issues in collaboration with the Publications Board.
8. Publicizing the journal and soliciting manuscripts.
9. Conducting necessary correspondence with authors, reviewers, and others.
10. Maintaining adequate records of journal activities.
11. Providing written statements of editorial policy and procedures to the Publications Board.
12. Working with the Publications Board in providing effective transition when new editors are selected.

Reports

The IJBC Editor submits two reports each year. The interim report is due by April 1; the annual report is due September 1 before the annual conference. The IJBC Editor sends these two reports both (1) to the Executive Director for distribution to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors and (2) to the Chair of the Publications Board.

The annual report includes the number of articles submitted, accepted, and printed and the names of reviewers. The report also includes information about the journal to enable the Publications Board to evaluate the IJBC Editor’s performance and to understand his or her efforts and challenges. The report also includes an accounting of how the IJBC Editor has spent the Association’s financial support.

Reimbursement for Expenses

The Association reimburses the IJBC Editor for expenses authorized in item 090-004 of the Operational Guidelines, subject to limits in the budget approved by the Board of Directors.

080-002        Business and Professional Communication Quarterly (BPCQ)

Tenure

The BPCQ Editor serves at the pleasure of the Board, normally for a four-year term with the possibility of reappointment up to a total of three terms of four years each.  Three four-year terms are the maximum for an editor position; however, should the transition/search process stall, ABC’s Board can approve an extension of up to one year.

Procedure for Appointment and Reappointment

The Publications Board recommends a candidate for BPCQ Editor to the Board of Directors for approval (Bylaw 3.5.1). The recommendation is accompanied by a rationale, a proposal, and a short vita from each candidate.

In the second year of the BPCQ Editor’s first term, the Publications Board evaluates the BPCQ Editor’s work. If it is satisfactory, and if the BPCQ Editor wishes to continue for a second term, the Publications Board recommends that the Board of Directors approves the BPCQ Editor for a second term. If the work is unsatisfactory or if the BPCQ Editor does not seek a second term, the Publications Board issues a call for nominations so that the Board of Directors has applicants from which to select a new BPCQ Editor by the end of the current BPCQ Editor’s term.

In the second year of the BPCQ Editor’s second term, the Publications Board evaluates the BPCQ Editor’s work. If it is satisfactory, and if the BPCQ Editor wishes to continue for a third term, the Publications Board recommends that the Board of Directors approves the BPCQ Editor for a third term. If the work is unsatisfactory or if the BPCQ Editor does not seek a third term, the Publications Board issues a call for nominations so that the Board of Directors has applicants from which to select a new BPCQ Editor by the end of the current BPCQ Editor’s term.

Eligibility

Current members of the Executive Committee are not eligible to serve as the BPCQ Editor.

Duties

The BPCQ Editor is responsible for:

1. Selecting members of the BPCQ Editorial Review Board, any ad hoc reviewers needed, and (if desired) one or more associate editors. The BPCQ Editor will encourage all reviewers and associate editors to be current members of the Association.
2. Choosing manuscripts based on the recommendations of the BPCQ Editorial Review Board or ad hoc reviewers who have evaluated the manuscripts in a blind reviewing process.
3. Choosing appropriate articles, reports, sections, and announcements from the Association and its committees on all topics relevant to members. Choosing book review editor(s) and any editors of columns.
4. Submitting edited copy to the Managing Editor in a timely fashion.
5. Choosing topics and editors for any special issues in collaboration with the Publications Board.
6. Publicizing the journal and soliciting manuscripts.
7. Conducting necessary correspondence with authors, reviewers, and others.
8. Maintaining adequate records of journal activities.
9. Providing written statements of editorial policy and procedures to the Publications Board.
10. Working with Publications Board in providing effective transition when new editors are selected.

Reports

The BPCQ Editor submits interim and annual reports. The interim report is due April 1; the annual report is due September 1 before the annual conference. The BPCQ Editor sends these two reports both (1) to the Executive Director for distribution to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors and (2) to the Chair of the Publications Board.

The annual report includes the number of articles submitted, accepted, and printed and the names of reviewers. The report also includes information about the journal to enable the Publications Board to evaluate the BPCQ Editor’s performance and to understand his or her efforts and challenges. The report also includes an accounting of how the BPCQ Editor has spent the Association’s financial support.

Reimbursement for Expenses

The BPCQ Editor is reimbursed for expenses authorized in item 090-004 of the Operational Guidelines, subject to limits in the budget approved by the Board of Directors.