Submission Guidelines
Thank you for agreeing to contribute an article to HigherEdRisk. We are excited to work with you and believe your expertise will provide valuable insights to our readers. This letter outlines our expectations and guidelines to ensure a smooth and collaborative process.
Important Dates
First draft due depends on issue:
Winter - Mid November
Summer - Mid March
Fall - Mid July
Expected publication: Within 60 days of final draft
Promotion period: within 30 days of publication date.
Contact Information
For editorial questions: Tracey Swift (480-599-7746) or tswift@higheredrisk.com.
Content Requirements
Word count: 1000 words or less, with a minimum of 850 words
Deadline: Depends on edition
Winter - 2nd week of November
Summer - 3rd week of March
Fall - 2nd week of July
Topic focus: To be discussed with Editor-in-Chief
Target audience: Executives, Boards of Trustees/Regents, and Fiduciaries
All submissions must be your original content and not previously published elsewhere
Minimize the use of AI text in your article
Authors shall verify facts and evaluate for bias
What do you want to talk about?
Technical Requirements
Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or Google Docs
Preferred Font: Avenir Next, 12-point
Spacing: Single
Citations: Provide website links to any referenced articles and/or footnotes
Style Guidelines
Write in a clear and engaging voice
Title should not be more than 6 words
Include statistics and examples from case studies, where applicable, to increase the impact of your article. The goal is to provide actionable takeaways
Break up text with subheadings, bullet points, and short paragraphs
Style: Smart Brevity (similar to AXIOS)
Avoid technical jargon
Include a brief bio (less than 75 words) and include a high resolution headshot. If you can share this in advance of the submission date it would be ideal.
Editorial Process
Initial Submission
Submit your first draft by the agreed deadline
Include all necessary images, charts, or graphics
Provide links to sources and references
Review Process
Our editorial team will review within 5 business days
You'll receive feedback and revision requests, if needed
Please return revisions within 3 business days
Final Approval
You'll receive a final version for approval before publication
Please confirm approval within 48 hours
We reserve the right to make minor editorial adjustments
All graphics are at the discretion of the Creative Director and Editor-in-Chief
Promotion Guidelines
We encourage you to share your published article across your networks. Please:
Wait until the article is published before sharing
Link directly to the published article
Tag our social media account: HigherEdRisk
Use our suggested hashtags in the post to increase visibility and engagement: #higheredrisk, #riskmanagement, #highereducation
Compensation and Rights
There is no compensation. The magazine is free to subscribers
The Author hereby grants to the Publisher the following rights: a) The exclusive right to publish, reproduce, and distribute the Article in any format, including but not limited to print, electronic, and digital formats; b) The right to edit, modify, or otherwise alter the Article for publication; c) The right to use the Author's name and likeness in connection with the publication and promotion of the Article.
Warranties
The Author warrants and represents that: a) The Article is the Author's original work b) The Article has not been previously published elsewhere; c) The Article does not infringe upon any copyright or other proprietary rights; d) The Article contains no material that is libelous, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful.
Release
The Author hereby releases and forever discharges HigherEdRisk its owners, agents, employees, affiliates, representatives, consultants, boards, and assigns from any and all claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the publication of the Work, including but not limited to claims of a) defamation, b) copyright infringement, c) breach of confidentiality, and d) invasion of privacy.