Alumni Profile: Aimar Galarza, MPS 2022

June 9, 2022July 21, 2022Alumni Profile, Journal of Ethics in Publishing, Kudos, Publishing CareerBuilderLeave a Comment

Aimar Galarza, originally from Villalba, Puerto Rico, is an outstanding graduate of the MPS in Publishing program, a talented writer and voice actress in both English and Spanish, and a book publicist at Pubvendo.

What advice would you give to new or prospective students to the MPS in Publishing program?

My advice to new or prospective students to the MPS in Publishing program would be to try attending most, if not all, the events that the program offers throughout the semesters, such as the Publishing CareerBuilder webinars. Also, try connecting through LinkedIn with all the guest speakers that you meet; this helps you open doors to many opportunities ahead.

One piece of advice: If you can come to GW in person, do so! It’s so rewarding to be able to engage in other GW communities and events in Foggy Bottom that you wouldn’t experience being online. I have made so many friends from different parts of the world, and I have also met fellow Latinos that I can relate with too! I’ve learned a lot from their different paths in life, and I was able to be part of lovely communities such as the GW Catholics community.

All in all, don’t be afraid of the unknown. You will never know which doors you might open.

What is the most challenging aspect of the MPS in Publishing program? What is the most rewarding?

I would say that the most challenging aspect of the MPS Publishing Program is knowing how to balance your time between full-time work and evening studies to be able to do your best in turning in projects of varying difficulties (depending on each course) every week.

The most rewarding aspect of the program is the fact that you have opportunities to network with guest speakers, classmates, and GW staff who are professionals in varying fields of the publishing industry or other types of industries. This gives you the opportunity to have a unique learning experience and opens doors to getting a job in the publishing industry.

Aimar Galarza, MPS in Publishing 2022

If you can come to GW in person, do so! It’s so rewarding to be able to engage in other GW communities and events in Foggy Bottom that you wouldn’t experience being online. I have made so many friends from different parts of the world, and I have also met fellow Latinos that I can relate with too!

What do you hope to do after graduating from the MPS in Publishing program?

Now that I have graduated from the program, I will be focusing on my job as a Book Publicist and continue learning as much as I can from the publishing industry through books, articles, and the experiences that my job provides me with. I’m excited to keep in contact with all the wonderful people that I have met throughout my GW journey, and I’m also excited to read lots of books and comics on my free time. Furthermore, I will have a wedding to plan; therefore, I’m looking forward to that next stage in my life!

What are some of the reasons you decided to pursue the MPS in Publishing degree? Why did you choose GW specifically?

There were various reasons that I decided to pursue the MPS in Publishing degree specifically in GW. One of the first reasons was the diversity of courses on the business side of publishing when comparing the curriculum to other publishing programs. I knew I liked the creative aspects of the design or the development of a story but learning about how the production side of things works, how to acquire books, and even learning about how copyright works really caught my attention. Due to the constant guidance from Director and Associate Professor John Warren in explaining how the program works, this became my second reason to attend the GW MPS in Publishing. He helped me through the transition of moving to DC with helpful information on both the program and the Virginia/DC areas, which I will forever be grateful for. The third reason was knowing that Washington, DC is a great hub for networking with professionals working in different career paths that you can learn from.

Who has made the biggest impact on you during your time at GW?

Everyone that I have met during the program were big inspirations to me, such as Nicole Mintz, classmates, and professors of each course. I have learned a lot from each and every one of them, and I will forever be grateful for the knowledge and support that they have offered.

[Program Director and Professor] John Warren has made a great impact on me during my time at GW. His dedication to what he does, his guidance, and his help throughout my GW journey as a student and professional has helped me get to where I am today.

What have you found to be the value of the MPS in Publishing degree, and how are you using what you learned, as a rising publishing professional?

The value of the MPS in Publishing degree—apart from the networking side of things—is that courses provide projects and tools that anyone can use in the present for careers in publishing, marketing, or just business in general. For example, I was able to use the Strategic Prioritization tool from the Marketing Strategies course in one of my job interviews.

Aimar Galarza, College of Professional Studies Commencement, 2022

How are you using what you learned in your publishing courses in your day-to-day work at Pubvendo?

As a Book Publicist at Pubvendo, I am using the general knowledge of how book publishers work in their field that I learned during the first courses in MPS, such as Book and Journal Publishing, E-Pub, and Business of Publishing. I have also applied knowledge learned from my Book Publicity and Promotion course for writing pitch letters and knowing how to reach out to a specific audience.

Also, as the Editorial Committee Lead and Board Representative in the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, I have applied the knowledge of how to reach out to peer reviewers into my day-to-day job of reaching out to influencers or bloggers when marketing books. Every tool and piece of knowledge that the program offers are essential to succeeding as a professional.

Aimar Galarza on LinkedIn. Aimar’s Personal/Professional Website

GW Publishing at SSP 2022

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The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) 44th Annual Meeting, June 1-3, at the wonderful Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, was a chance to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new colleagues, share, and learn over the course of a few days. For most attendees, it was their first in-person publishing conference since the COVID-19 pandemic; for many younger professionals, it was the first publishing conference of their careers.

It was wonderful to see so many GW Publishing alumni at the conference; recent graduates who are just beginning to make their mark in publishing, and others who are reaching the highest levels of the profession.

2022 MPS in Publishing graduates Ashley Warren, Marketing Communications Manager at Sage Publishing, Danielle Galian, Editor at Wiley, presented for the first time at a major conference, along with Randy Townsend, Director of Publishing Operations at PLOS and adjunct faculty in GW Publishing, and John W. Warren, Director and Associate Professor of GW Publishing, on Strategic Management—Of Your Career.

Introducing the band, The Erratas (L-R): John W. Warren. Danielle Galian, Ashley Warren, Randy Townsend

In this interactive session, we explored the use of strategic planning principles for your personal career, to provide direction, clarity, and focus that can ultimately lead to a more successful career. We explored principles of strategic planning, goal setting, prioritization, and more toward personal career development, and participants worked in two activities to define personal, career-focused values and strategic priorities.

Ashley Warren, who is beginning a promising publishing career at Sage, moderated a session, Connect With Confidence: Tools for Early Career Professionals, with Sarah Andrus, Marianne Calilhanna, Emily Davies, Rachel E. Scott, Qiana Johnson, and Whitney Rauenhorst.

Randy Townsend was celebrated at the SSP Awards luncheon as President-Elect; he will become SSP President at next year’s conference. He also spoke at a session moderated by Bill Kasdorf, “Back to the Future” of Digital-First Publishing: Where We Are and Where We Are Going, with Brian Cody and Charles O’Connor.

GW Publishing alumnus Andrea Hoffman, Chief Delivery Officer of publishing start-up Hum, and 2022 graduate Katherine McClure, Publisher Sales Representative for Rittenhouse, were in the In the SSP Exhibit Hall, representing their organizations to SSP members and attendees.

2021 MPS in Publishing graduate Kristine S. Krebs, Managing Editor, American Society for Microbiology, stayed busy at the conference with activities surrounding her participation in the SSP Fellowship Program for 2022.

Clockwise, l-r: Randy Townsend, Danielle Galian, Jennifer Chiacchiaro, Ashley Warren, Jon Gurstelle, Katherine McClure, Andrew Bostjancic, Willa Tavernier, Ryan Reeh, John Warren.

On Thursday of the conference, we gathered on a beautiful early evening, meeting by the Chicago River for refreshments after a long day of conferencing. Thanks Jennifer Chiacchiaro, Randy Townsend MPS, Danielle Galian, MPS, Katherine McClure, Ashley Warren, Willa Liburd Tavernier, Ryan Reeh, Jon Gurstelle, and Andrew Bostjancic for a great evening.

Can’t wait until next time; the Association of University Presses (AUPresses) annual meeting is coming up in just over a week, in Washington, DC, where again we’ll reconnect in person with many of our faculty and alumni.

Alumni Profile: Giuliana Macaluso, MPS 2022

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Giuliana Macaluso is an outstanding graduate of the MPS in Publishing program, College of Professional Studies, George Washington University, and recipient of the 2022 CPS Graduate Distinguished Scholar Award. In this Alumni Profile, we hear from Giuliana about the impact of the MPS in Publishing program on her career.

For me, the MPS in Publishing program was an exercise in understanding the phrase “There’s no time like the present.” As I considered applying for this program, I was concerned it “wasn’t the right time”—we were in the middle of the strictest period of lockdown, I was working full time, I had several personal responsibilities, etc. However, once I took the first step and applied for the program, I immediately felt more confident that there was never going to be an ideal time to pursue a graduate degree; I simply needed to take the plunge. Now, with the program completed, I am so glad and proud that I set aside my hesitations and my hope for “the perfect time”; this program has been a fantastic experience, and I recommend it highly regardless of career stage or level of experience.

Giuliana Macaluso, MPS

What is the most rewarding aspect of the MPS in Publishing program?

The most rewarding aspect of the MPS in Publishing program is the chance to network with both experienced and early-career publishing professionals. Many courses in the program include interviews and guest lectures by respected publishing professionals whose advice is instrumental in planning for and executing next steps in one’s career. In addition, the program offers opportunities to make valuable professional connections with classmates with a range of experiences and perspectives that enrich classroom interactions. As a graduating student, I look back fondly on the friendships I have made with my classmates during the two years of the program, and I look forward to seeing how my fellow cohort members make an impact on the publishing industry in the future.

What is the most challenging aspect of the MPS in Publishing program?

The most challenging aspect of the MPS in Publishing program is choosing between the array of electives. This program offers a range of electives in editorial, business, technology, and more, and deciding which electives would be the most beneficial for one’s future career is difficult! George Washington University’s MPS in Publishing program offers advising services to help each student choose courses that best meet their professional goals, and I highly recommend taking advantage of these opportunities. I am pleased with my choices and feel that both the core classes and the electives I selected will be major assets as I progress in my career.

What are some of the reasons you decided to pursue the MPS in Publishing degree? Why did you choose GW specifically?

I decided to pursue the MPS in Publishing program because I have always been interested in practical applications of language and communication, and I am especially interested in scholarly publishing. This program covers each of these aspects—and more. The very high caliber of the teaching faculty in this program is a major asset to the learning process, and each professor is an expert in their field.

The MPS in Publishing program at GW is also one of the only publishing graduate programs in the country, offering a unique, practical experience for aspiring and veteran publishing professionals alike. GW also offers the MPS online, which afforded me the flexibility I needed to complete the program while working full time.

What advice would you give to new or prospective students to the MPS in Publishing program?

This is a program that recognizes effort, and although it is designed to be flexible, students who gain the most from this program are those who put the most effort into their assignments and projects. I highly recommend engaging fully with the course material, including supplemental resources, lectures, and readings. You get out of the program what you put into it.

I’d also advise incoming students to meet with a GW student success coach early in the program to determine how to organize their schedule for the duration of the program. It’s important to decide early on when you hope to graduate so that you can plan your course schedule accordingly, and the GW advisory staff are a major resource for ensuring you are maximizing your time and keeping your target graduation date in mind from the get-go.

Who has made the biggest impact on you during your time at GW?

John Warren, the director of the MPS in Publishing program, has made the biggest impact on me during my time at GW. John consistently offers his individualized career advice and guidance to each student in the program and is consistently available for one-on-one meetings. John has a wealth of experience in a variety of publishing outlets and uses his experience to tailor his advice for each student’s aspirations. John has made it clear to graduating students that he will continue to be a mentor as we progress in our professional careers, and I value this continued willingness to support alumni.

To incoming students, I highly recommend meeting with John regularly as well as making opportunities to meet with your other professors, especially those whose career paths align with your interests and goals. The publishing industry is highly network driven, and your professors want to get to know you—don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and schedule a time to chat!

How are you using what you learned in your publishing courses in your day-to-day work?

The MPS in Publishing program has taught me invaluable skills in time management, which I apply daily in my professional career. Balancing a full-time career with part-time pursuit of a graduate degree is challenging, but my capacity for prioritizing and perseverance has been strengthened as a result.

What have you found to be the value of the MPS in Publishing degree, and how are you using what you learned, as a rising publishing professional?

The MPS in Publishing degree taught me the value of a professional network. As I advanced through the program, I made every effort to meet individually with professors to learn more about their career paths. Because there are dozens of students in each cohort, it’s extremely beneficial to take (or make!) opportunities to meet with professors to gain advice to apply to your future. In addition, your fellow classmates also present a networking opportunity—get to know them!

Giuliana Macaluso, MPS, Receives the CPS Graduate Distinguished Scholar Award, CPS Commencement 2022

Giuliana Macaluso on LinkedIn.

MPS in Publishing Program at George Washington University Launches New Journal

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022Ethics in Publishing, Journal of Ethics in Publishing1 Comment

Announcing the inaugural issue of the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing

WASHINGTON D.C.— The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Publishing program, George Washington University, is pleased to announce the inaugural issue of the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing. This new online journal is managed by students in the MPS in Publishing program, and led by Editor-in-Chief Randy Townsend, Director of Publishing Operations, PLOS, and an editorial board of publishing leaders.

Cover of the Volume 1, Issue 1, of the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing. Image shows the GW Tempietto on the campus of the George Washington University.

EIC Townsend, the editorial board, and MPS students and faculty have established a vision emphasizing equity and quality for theGW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, with an exceptional peer review process involving leading publishing, library, and scholarly communication professionals, scholars, and researchers. This new scholarly journal explores efforts to enable and implement equitable, inclusive, and accessible publishing. The editorial board includes:

Gabrielle Bethancourt, Assistant Editor, Wiley
Lois Jones, Peer Review Director, American Psychological Association
Josephine E. Sciortino, Managing Editor, Canadian Science Publishing
Julie Vo, Editorial Manager, JAMA Pediatrics
Aimar Galarza, GW Editorial Board Student Representative

Core to its mission, the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing (GWJEP) seeks to provide a platform for students and other industry professionals to discuss often-ignored realities of the publishing industry. GWJEP welcomes scholarly articles, case studies, and GW Ethics in Publishing Conference presentations from scholars, students, and publishing professionals on topics including diversity and inclusion, accessibility, peer review, open access, sustainability, publishing metrics, equity, and other issues of publishing ethics. The Journal of Ethics in Publishing’s first issue is set to advance ethical conversations within the industry and challenge traditional “business as usual” approaches to safeguarding content, representing contributions from both students and professionals.

GWJEP provides MPS in Publishing students an opportunity for hands-on experience managing a professional-level journal, provides a forum for students to publish their Ethics in Publishing capstone projects, and involves the wider community of publishing, library, media, and scholarly communication professionals and scholars as board members, peer reviewers, authors, and readers. This student-managed publication is an open-access resource, free for anyone to access online, and is free from submission fees or article processing charges, providing opportunities for publication from underrepresented voices.

Four student-led committees include Editorial (led by Aimar Galarza, and previously by Giuliana Macaluso); Marketing (led by Donna Prideaux, and previously by Emily Hatcher); E-Publishing (led by Julie McClenahan, and previously by Jeremy Ottley); and Strategy and Sustainability (led by Madi Neuner, and previously by Ashley Warren). Graduate student Ashley Warren serves as Managing Editor.

MPS in Publishing Director and Associate Professor John W. Warren conceived of the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing and serves as publisher. GWJEP is published on the Manifold Scholarship platform, developed by the University of Minnesota Press, the CUNY Graduate Center’s Digital Scholarship Lab, and Cast Iron Coding, with a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) is a sponsor of the journal.

To read GWJEP’s inaugural issue, and to submit articles for consideration, please visit: https://gwpress.manifoldapp.org/projects/journal-of-ethics-in-publishing.

About the GW Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program:

The Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program, College of Professional Studies, at George Washington University, is the leading graduate-degree program for current and aspiring publishing professionals. Current publishing professionals sharpen their skills and expand their knowledge through high-level coursework, while other students include post-bachelor and post-graduate students who have earned their degrees in other disciplines but desire careers in publishing. Coursework emphasizes “real-world” learning, participation, and group work utilizing creative and analytical approaches. Skills and topics include acquisitions, editing, copyright and permissions, business and management, marketing, design, production, and digital technology. Created in 2006, with the addition of a flexible, online program in 2012, more than 450 alumni work as leaders in the field in all publishing sectors and specialties. The program’s curriculum is taught by internationally-recognized leaders in publishing, who help to prepare students for managerial and leadership positions across all segments and specialties in the publishing industry.

For media inquiries about the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, please contact Donna Prideaux, Media Lead, GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing at gwpress@email.gwu.edu.

For more information, and media inquiries, about the MPS in Publishing program, please contact John W. Warren, Director and Associate Professor, at jww@gwu.edu.

Announcing the GW Publishing Book Club

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The MPS in Publishing program at the George Washington University is launching the GW Publishing Book Club, a space where publishing students, alumni, faculty, and publishing community members will read and discuss titles on the history of the book, the history of publishing, and similar topics. The book club involves no grades, no fees (of course), and is designed for general knowledge, fun, networking, and community building.

Members of the Association of University Presses (AUPresses), the Library Publishing Coalition (LPC), the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP), and other publishing professionals are invited to join.

For our first book club selection, we have chosen (via a survey) the following title:

“Burning the Books: A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge,” by Richard Ovenden, Harvard University Press, Nov. 2020.

Cover of "Burning the Books: A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge" by Richard Ovendon. Cover shows a burned paper as if the book had been burned.

For more about this title, to purchase or check out from your library, see:
Publisher listing: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674241206
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/burning-the-books-a-history-of-the-deliberate-destruction-of-knowledge/9780674241206
WorldCat (find it at your library): https://www.worldcat.org/title/burning-the-books-a-history-of-the-deliberate-destruction-of-knowledge
Audiobook on Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13567593
Audiobook on Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/audiobook/474066701

Please use this sign up form if you would like to be a member of the GW Publishing Book Club.

We intend to meet twice to discuss this book—once in late November/early December, midway through the book, and again in late January 2022, to discuss the entire book.

There were several other books under consideration that were also of interest in our survey, so we have included a few titles on the form for your input on our Spring 2022 Book Club selection, as well as a space to add other titles to consider.

We will meet virtually, with a possible in person meeting for people in Washington, D.C. We will also provide a brief Code of Conduct for all members.

We will endeavor, if feasible, to invite the author to join us for a meeting, but this is not guaranteed.

Book club committee: Amber Avila, John Broskey, Haley Cowans, Casey Green

Publishing CareerBuilder: Success Stories – Strategies that Work

September 27, 2021Publishing CareerBuilderLeave a Comment

Mon, September 27, 2021 – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Calling all publishing professionals — aspiring and experienced! Let us help you prepare for that next opportunity!

After many organizations instituted hiring freezes in 2020 due to the pandemic, the pace of hiring in the publishing field is heating up and many GW Publishing students and alumni have found new opportunities.

Join this Publishing CareerBuilder to hear how students and alumni have leveraged networking, resume building, goal setting, and perseverance to succeed in their job search. Learn how they utilized CPS Career Services, Publishing courses, other GW Publishing opportunities, and other resources to help them reach their career goals.

We will be joined by MPS in Publishing students Aimar Galarza and Anna Miller (both with Pubvendo) and recent MPS in Publishing graduates Komal Ganjoo (Penn State University Press) and Gabrielle Bethancourt-Hughes (Wiley).

The CareerBuilder Series is designed to provide training and discussion on areas that are somewhat out of course goals, but may be important to your career or interests.

RSVP (Free and open to all): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/publishing-careerbuilder-success-stories-strategies-that-work-tickets-173602207877

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MODERATORS:

Nicole Mintz is a Career Coach who specializes in executive leadership development coaching. She currently serves as the Director of Career Services for GW’s College of Professional Studies.
John W. Warren is Director and Professor of the MPS in Publishing program, College of Professional Studies. He has 30 years of senior management experience in publishing, having led groundbreaking initiatives in digital content development and distribution, including eBooks and enhanced eBooks, short-form digital content, open access journals, and open educational resources. Prior to leading GW’s publishing program, he launched a new university press and library publishing program at George Mason University, and directed marketing and ebook development efforts at Georgetown University Press, the RAND Corporation, and Fondo de Cultura Económica USA.

GW Ethics in Publishing Conference 2021 — Call for Presentations

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The 11th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 as a virtual event.

The GW Ethics in Publishing Conference is organized by the George Washington University Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program.

The theme of this year’s conference is Equitable Publishing. The Association of University Presses (AUPresses) and the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) are co-sponsors of the GW Ethics in Publishing Conference. Attending this virtual event is free-of-charge, and registration will open in September.

Please see the Call for Presentations and consider submitting a proposal.

We are soliciting conference presentations from (and for) publishing and library professionals, scholars, faculty, and publishing students. Topic ideas include, but are not limited to:
• Ways to enable and implement equitable, inclusive, and accessible publishing
• Efforts to make workplace practices equitable in publishing organizations, including internships and early-career positions
• Efforts to ensure diverse voices are part of the conversation about inclusion, equity, and accessibility
• Work to ensure peer review, authorship, editing, publications metrics, etc., are equitable and free of bias
• Work to make publications more accessible

Alumni and current students in the GW Publishing program are also invited to present on their Ethics in Publishing Capstone projects, including both “Making the World Better” projects and Case Studies..

Picture of the GW Kogan Tempietto — Kogan, Tempietto

Presentations will include panels as well as “PechaKucha” style, short talks.

The 11th Ethics in Publishing Conference co-organizers are Puja Telikicherla, Licensing & Subsidiary Rights Manager, American Psychiatric Association Publishing, and Adjunct Professor, George Washington University; and John W. Warren, Director and Association Professor, Master of Professional Studies in Publishing, George Washington University.

Deadline for presentation proposals/submissions: September 8, 2021.

We will endeavor to accommodate as many presentations as possible. Registration for the conference will be free.

Call for Presentations: https://forms.gle/qFmtYMpE318UvgwcA

GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing: Meet the Student Committees

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021Ethics in Publishing, Journal of Ethics in Publishing, Kudos, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

The Journal of Ethics in Publishing is excited to introduce the four student-led committees working to help launch the journal. Each of these four committees deal with different aspects of the journal: Editorial, Marketing, E-Publishing, and Strategy and Sustainability. We recently asked the four committee leads to describe what their committees are charged with, what they’ve accomplished thus far, and what role they will play as the journal continues to evolve and work towards publication.

Giuliana Macaluso

Editorial Committee

Lead: Giuliana Macaluso

Editorial Committee members: Christine Benson, Aimar Galarza, Kaitlyn Longstaff, Mariko Hewer, Olivia Haase, Ashley Elizalde

Editorial Board Liaison: Josephine Sciortino

The Editorial Committee of the Journal of Ethics in Publishing has been charged with stewarding the fair, unbiased double-masked peer review of journal submissions; identifying opportunities to recognize referee contributions; and developing guidelines to maintain journal integrity.

The committee has been hard at work establishing processes to optimize its operations. With the ethical imperative of the journal ever on our minds, the committee’s regular meetings involve discussion around best practices for peer review. We’ve also engaged in research and leveraged professional networks to identify peer reviewers whose expertise and values align with the mission of the journal. In preparation for the first issue of the journal, our inaugural articles have been identified and sent to peer reviewers to solicit feedback—and we’ve already received a reviewer report!

I look forward to seeing the Editorial Committee’s role in the journal continue to solidify and evolve as we move toward the journal’s launch—and over the coming years. This is an integral and enthusiastic committee that affords members experience that will be useful in any publishing profession. And we’re always looking for new members! If you’re interested in learning more about the editorial side of journal publishing, I highly encourage you to join!

Marketing Committee

Lead: Emily Hatcher

Marketing committee members: Sarah Godlin, Corrine Gosling, Abby Norton, Caitlin Monday, Haley Mullins, Nicole McConnell, and Donna Prideaux.

The Journal of Ethics in Publishing’s first marketing committee has been tasked with strategizing, designing, and implementing marketing strategies for the journal. Throughout the past couple of months, the committee has met weekly to brainstorm ideas, discuss content strategy, and begin to establish the journal’s identity as a whole. So far, we’ve created a customer persona, social media strategies, and a content calendar, and we’re continuing to work on setting up social media accounts and starting a weekly email newsletter.

This group is extremely passionate and energetic and I’m so excited to see how the committee will continue to celebrate and amplify the journal.

E-Publishing Committee

Lead: Jeremy Ottley

E-Publishing committee members: Taryn Boss, Melody Johnson, Lismarie Cuevas, Tyana Anglin, Stephanie Luna

The E-Publishing Committee for the GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing has been charged to develop and maintain the online journal presence, ensuring discoverability, appropriate indexing, and successful implementation of industry standards. So far, we’ve been developing a taxonomy for our content to support an indexing strategy, a set of author guidelines to better prepare manuscripts for the platform, as well as a Corrections and Errata policy. Lately, we’ve begun to discuss how to present special collections and how to enhance the user experience.

I look forward to continuing to build a strong digital foundation for George Washington University’s newest born-digital publication.

Strategy and Sustainability Committee

Lead: Ashley Warren

Strategy and Sustainability committee members: Ambriah Underwood, Julie McClenahan, Elizabeth Von Mann, Madison Neuner, Maeve Hayden, and Sydnie Koetje-Simin

Board Liaison: Lois Jones

The GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing’s Strategy and Sustainability Committee has been charged with being the Journal’s moral compass, guiding it through industry disruption while establishing and protecting a legacy of excellence and a tradition of quality. We strive to ensure the Journal serves its readers and the publishing industry for many years to come, while never compromising its values or integrity.

Currently, the Strategy and Sustainability team is working to develop the initial processes that will provide the Journal with critical assets for the future. In sub-committees, members are developing student volunteer recruitment and retainment methods; evaluating the competition and searching for potential hurdles; considering long-term peer reviewer relationships; creating data matrices; and actively working to find grants and other funding opportunities.

Our committee looks forward to working together, and with future student volunteers, to help the Journal of Ethics in Publishing find perennial success.

The four committee leads work closely with our Editorial Board Student Representative, Gabrielle Bethancourt-Hughes, to help drive initiatives and establish a solid foundation for the journal.

While there have been many accomplishments, there is still so much work to be done! If any of the above committees interest you, we will be accepting new members in the fall; we will send out a request for volunteers when the time comes. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience, work more closely with your peers, and help to publish important content.

Congratulate Jeremy Ottley, CPS Distinguished Scholar Award recipient

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Remarks from CPS Commencement, May 15, 2021

The CPS Graduate Distinguished Scholar Award is awarded to a graduating student who demonstrates academic excellence while exemplifying the core competencies of the College, which are:

Develop ways to engage with individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and promote an inclusive environment for the betterment of their profession.
Foster collaboration in professional situations by knowing how to incorporate other’s views, motivations, interests, and strengths in the pursuit of solutions.
Lead by creating innovative practices and inspiring others to join them in delivering better results.
Practice professional ethics by advocating for and making choices that uphold the principles and values of their fields.
Think strategically in researching and analyzing data and contexts to set goals, solve problems, and formulate and implement shared visions.
Communicate complex information and ideas to, and solicit and incorporate feedback from, a variety of audiences.

I’m extremely proud to announce the CPS Distinguished Scholar award recipient: Master of Professional Studies in Publishing student, Jeremy Ottley.

Jeremy Ottley, CPS Distinguished Scholar Award Recipient — Jeremy Ottley, MPS in Publishing, CPS Distinguished Scholar Award Recipient

Students in the Publishing program, and throughout the master’s and certificate programs of College of Professional Studies are a talented group. Jeremy Ottley is an exemplary student; his contributions have benefited his peers as well as our faculty.

In particular, let me highlight his Ethics in Publishing Capstone project. The Ethics in Publishing course, over the course of only eight weeks, asks students to conduct either an Applied Ethics Project (that “makes the world better”) or a Case Study/research project.

Jeremy, in these short eight weeks, researched a paper investigating the remarkable lack of university presses in Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s). His case study began with a question: why are there no university presses at HBCUs? This emerged from his career search, as he was interested in potentially working at a HBCU Press. But there are none.

During the course of his research, Jeremy interviewed several prominent publishing executives, professors of civil rights history; literary activists; and scholars, while also conducting literature and archives research.

To say the project was accomplished is an understatement. His project emerged as a fully-formed paper ready for publication in a scholarly journal.

Though he had a self-confessed trepidation of public speaking, he nevertheless contributed to class WebEx meetings and activities with insights, on topics from diversity in publishing to publishing technologies, to production. His posts to students on discussion boards have been encouraging and insightful.

In his professional capacity, Jeremy is a digital production specialist at Project Muse, Johns Hopkins University Press. His expertise in technology and production aspects of publishing, which are often inscrutable to many students but provide excellent career prospects, have been beneficial to a wide range of students. He has a bright career ahead in publishing.

Please join me in congratulating this year’s recipient of the CPS Distinguished Scholar Award, Jeremy Ottley.

John W. Warren
Director and Associate Professor, MPS in Publishing

Publishing CareerBuilder: Interviewing Skills for the Publishing Profession

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Tuesday, May 25th, Noon-1pm ET— Free and open to all

Calling all publishing professionals—aspiring and experienced! Are you preparing to interview for that next opportunity? Need a refresher on interviewing best practices and what will get you noticed in the publishing profession? Join the Publishing CareerBuilder to learn interview skills, strategies and tips to set your candidacy apart from the rest. We will explore a few interviewing strategies and techniques to impress in phone, virtual, and in person interviews. Mindset is so important in the interview process too, and we will cover some tactics to help you minimize stress.

Join GW’s Publishing Program Director, John W. Warren; College of Professional Studies Career Services Director, Nicole Mintz; and Senior Career Counselor, Graduate School of Education and Human Development (and MPS in Publishing student!) Tyana Anglin through this interactive and engaging CareerBuilder.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/publishing-careerbuilder-interviewing-skills-for-the-publishing-profession-tickets-154287170079