Journal of College Literacy and Learning
College Literacy and Learning is a Special Interest Group of the International Literacy Association
Call for Proposals
The Journal of College Literacy and Learning (JCLL) welcomes material related to advancing scholarship on reading, writing, and study strategies at the postsecondary level. JCLL is published annually by the College Literacy and Learning Special Interest Group of the International Literacy Association. It provides a forum for the exchange of information regarding research, theory, and practice.
JCLL is a refereed publication; therefore, all manuscripts are evaluated without author identification by members of the JCLL Editorial Review Board. The review process begins with an initial evaluation by the editorial team to determine appropriateness. Appropriate manuscripts are then sent out to a minimum of two reviewers for a double-blind peer review. Following this, the editorial team will provide a decision and feedback to authors. The entire review process typically takes approximately 10-12 weeks.
General Guidelines for Submissions:
Previously published or works under review elsewhere will not be considered.
For all submissions, writing, citation, and documentation style should follow APA (7th edition) guidelines.
Figures and tables should be all black and white, and should be submitted as separate files as well as embedded in the manuscript itself.
Although manuscript length is not the primary consideration, full-length articles addressing research, pedagogy and theory should be 20-25 double-spaced pages and no more than 6000 words (excluding references).
Submissions for other regular sections (including Research Briefs, Theory to Practice, and Tips for the Classroom) should be 8-12 double-spaced pages.
Instructional Material and Book Reviews should be 500-1500 words.
Authors should submit the following electronically, via email:
the full manuscript, including references and a 150-word max. abstract prepared for blind review (with author and contact information omitted)
a separate file containing a cover letter and title page with all authors' names, institutional affiliations, and full contact information for the first author
To be considered for Volume 51 (Fall 2027), manuscripts must be submitted by
June 30, 2027. Submissions after this date will be considered for Volume 52 (Fall 2028)
All manuscripts should be submitted via email to the following address:
Laurie Bauer, Associate Editor
Journal of College Literacy and Learning
Email: laurie.bauer@uc.edu
Empowering Literacy and Learning
A journal dedicated to education and knowledge enhancement.
JCLL is dedicated to enriching understanding and fostering a love for learning through insightful articles and diverse resources. We strive to empower our readers with the latest developments in the field of education, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of modern learning environments.
JCLL is dedicated to enriching understanding and fostering a love for learning through insightful articles and diverse resources. We strive to empower our readers with the latest developments in the field of education, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of modern learning environments.
Virtual Meetings
Upcoming Virtual Meetings.... TBA in spring 2027
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Past Meetings....
Dr. Lou Ann Sears
Assistant Professor of English,
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
.America: A Cultural History of the Past Century
by Lawrence R. Samuel
Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/97811460330
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Join Dr. Kristin Conley for a "Lunch and Learn" - Book Discussion on the
The Caring University
by Kevin R. McClure
Date: Friday, May 23, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/97811460330
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Lunch and Learn -
The Anxious Generation:
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
by Jonathan Haidt
April 9, 202512:00-1:00 pm
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"Lunch and Learn" - Book Discussion
First Gen written by Alejandra Campoverdi
April 12, 2024
12:00-1:00 pm
To explore what it means to be a first generation college student and how it can and does impact literacy and learning.
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CLL Conference Planning Meeting - Members...Join Us on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm for a Planning Meeting.
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Lunch and Learn- Book Discussion
April 21, 2023
12:00-1:00pm
Moderated by Lou Ann Sears, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburghe, the CLL-SIG Group explored Steve Pemberton's The Lighthouse Effect: How Ordinary People Can Have an Extraordinary Impact in the World.
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Community Conversation: "Re-engaging with College"
April 29, 2022
12:00-1:00 pm
The last two years have brought many changes to the college campus and this has greatly affected student success and learning. Please join us as we engage in a “community conversation” on re-engaging with college. As a community of learners, we will explore questions connected to this important topic, and, most importantly, we will engage in discussion that will help us analyze our teaching and better prepare to support learning as students fully re-enter the college campus!
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CollegeLiteracy and Learning
About
The Journal of College Literacy and Learning (JCLL) (ISSN 0738-9523) welcomes material related to advancing scholarship on reading, writing, and academic success at the postsecondary level. JCLL is published by the College Literacy and Learning Special Interest Group of the International Literacy Association and is intended to provide a forum for the exchange of information regarding research, theory, and practice.
The opinions published in JCLL do not necessarily reflect or imply advocacy or endorsement by the College Literacy and Learning Special Interest Group, the International Literacy Association, its officers, its members, or the JCLL Editorial Review Board.
For more information about the College Literacy and Learning Special
Interest Group, please contact:
Kristin Conley
KristinConley@ferris.edu