Call for Papers: Inaugural Issue
COLLEGIA: Journal of Higher Education Quality and Innovation invites submissions for its inaugural issue, to be published in the third quarter of 2027. This first issue is an opportunity to help shape a new scholarly forum for governance, quality enhancement, innovation, and teaching and learning in higher education.
We welcome research articles, practice and innovation reports, case studies, policy and sector analyses, and book reviews. Submissions received by March 2027 will be considered for the inaugural issue.
The journal also accepts submissions on a rolling basis. Accepted articles are published Online First as soon as production is complete, then collected into the annual issue. There are no fees to submit or publish.
Before You Submit
- Read About the Journal for the journal's aims, scope, key topics, and contribution types and word limits.
- Follow the Guide for Authors when preparing your manuscript.
How to Submit
Submit through the Submit an article button at the top of this site. You will need to register for an account if you do not already have one.
Call for Special Issue Proposals
COLLEGIA also invites proposals for special issues on themes within the journal's scope. We welcome proposals from scholars, institutions, and networks wishing to bring together a focused collection of work as guest editors.
Proposals should include:
- a working title and a brief rationale for the theme (up to 500 words)
- the names, affiliations, and short biographies of the proposed guest editors
- an indicative list of contributors or potential papers, where available
- a proposed timeline
Proposals are reviewed by the Senior Editor (Special Issues) and the Editor-in-Chief. Special issue papers undergo the journal's standard double-blind peer review.
Contact
For questions about whether a paper fits the journal, or to submit a special issue proposal, contact the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor Harold Culala, at harold.culala@excelsia.edu.au.