UCSD
CAMPUS NOTICE
University of California, San Diego
 

OFFICE OF THE SENIOR VICE CHANCELLOR -
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

August 6, 2004


ALL ACADEMICS AT UCSD

SUBJECT:    Electronic Publications Task Force Report

In January 2004, a joint Academic Senate/administration task force was convened to study the issue of evaluating electronic publications during the academic review process. In April 2004, the Electronic Publications Task Force issued its report. After consultation with the Academic Senate and academic administrators, I write to advise that there was overall endorsement of the task force's findings and conclusions.

The task force concluded that electronic publishing is used very differently across different academic disciplines, and it is incumbent upon departments to determine the value of the work, no matter what its venue. When preparing academic review files involving electronic publishing, it is important for departments to address the rigor of the peer review, the stature of the publishing venue and its circulation, and the overall impact of the work. The department should articulate how it regards various publication media when evaluating the quality of scholarship, particularly if a publication appears in a venue that is relatively untried. Each department or division is encouraged to establish standards for the review of electronic publications in its respective discipline.

The task force report is available at the following Web site:

http://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/offices/apo/reports/EPTFReport.pdf


David R. Miller
Acting Senior Vice Chancellor