Journal of Excellence in College Teaching and Learning (JECTL) is an open access, double-blind peer reviewed electronic journal. The Journal was initially sponsored by the Faculty Development Workgroup/Council on Postsecondary Education and is published by the College of Education and Applied Human Sciences, Eastern Kentucky University.
General categories for articles include theory, research, and practice in college teaching. The JECTL targets the professional development of college and university faculty. Its primary goal is to enhance student learning by promoting excellence in teaching at higher education institutions within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, as well as by furthering national and international awareness of teaching and learning issues and best practices in higher education.
Call for Papers!
The Journal of Excellence in College Teaching and Learning (JECTL) invites submissions for its upcoming annual issue. The Journal seeks to advance the professional development of college and university faculty by promoting excellence in teaching and enhancing student learning in higher education institutions within Kentucky, as well as nationally and internationally.
We welcome original manuscripts in the general categories of theory, research, and practice in college teaching. Submissions may address a wide range of teaching and learning issues, innovations, and best practices in higher education.
See the Aims & Scope for a complete coverage of the journal.
Important Dates
- Full manuscript submission deadline: November 15, 2025
- Initial reviews sent to authors: December 1, 2025
- Peer review & revision process: February 1, 2026
- Final editorial decision: March 1, 2026
- Expected publication: May 1, 2026
For submission guidelines and additional information, please see the Guidelines.
Current Volume: Volume 21 (2025)
Articles
Enhancing Customer Service in Higher Education
Donna Crouch
Values in Academe: Examining Productivity for Faculty of Color
Emi Kamei, Young K. Kim, and David Edens
All Things to All People: Identifying Factors Influencing Superintendent Salary
Kevin Hub and George Gill Hunter
Application of Person-Centered Therapy to Educator Preparation for Relationships with Families
James M. McGinn
Enhancing Teacher Education in Rural Contexts Using Reflective Tools for Practice
William R. Thornburgh and Emily Zucarro
Transforming Online Courses: Practical Strategies for Educators
Jacqueline A. Gilbert, Kelly G. Manix, and Kristie A. Abston
