To Submit an Application, Complete the Form at HER S Online Platform At

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Harvard Educational Review Editorial Board. To submit an application, complete the form at HER’s online platform, direct URL:

A complete application contains the following due on Monday, February 19, 2018 before 5:00pm US Eastern time.
Section 1 / Basic information cover page / Fill out online via Submittable
Section 2 / Advisor Approval / Confirm online via Submittable; e-mail from advisor to be sent directly to il
Section 3 / Statement of potential absences / Fill out online via Submittable
Section 4 / Statement of purpose / Upload to Submittable
Section 5 / Resume / Upload to Submittable
Section 6 / Writing sample / Upload to Submittable
Section 7 / Unofficial Transcript / Scan and upload to Submittable (or bring/mail to HER offices).
Section 8 / Recommendation forms (2) / Recommenders e-mail letter and form directly to

To submit an application, complete the form at HER’s online platform at:

Go to and scroll down to 2018-2020 Application

Complete the registration screen and then fill out Sections 1, 2, 3, and 8 and upload Sections 4, 5, 6 and 7 directly in the Harvard Educational Review Submittable page.

Recommendations should be e-mailed directly from the recommender to . If you have difficulty uploading any of the above required documents and/or your recommenders prefer to submit a recommendation in hard copy, materials can also be mailed to or dropped off at:

Harvard Educational Review

Harvard Education Publishing Group

Attn: Selection Committee

8 Story Street, 1st Floor

Cambridge, MA 02138

All sections of the application must be received by Monday, February 19, 2018,at 5:00 pm--with the only exception that recommendation letters may be received up until Friday, February 23, 2018 at the very latest.

After submitting the application, a current board member will contact you to schedule a one-hour interview for late February or early March. (To do this, you will use an electronic sign-up process.) This interview is a required part of the application process.

Following the interview, we will send you editing tasks that simulate essential board work. You will have 48 hours to return these assignments to HER. Given the 48 hour turnaround time, please plan accordingly when scheduling the interview.

Criteria for Board Membership
The Board will review all aspects of an applicant’s candidacy. Criteria for selection to Board membership include:
1. Knowledge of a body of literature, field, and methodology
2. Critical thinking and analysis
●ability to analyze articles, see strengths and weaknesses
●can the candidate understand and respect authors through the academic writing process and product, and engage with the manuscript?
3. Collaboration
●ability to work on teams, most work done in pairs, need to be able to make decisions collaboratively in work situations
●ability to work in groups of 10-14 to decide matters of policy and manuscripts, and contribute to that process
●openness to new ideas, new ways of thinking
4. Contribute to the Board’s overall composition
●goal is to have a breadth of knowledge in all areas of education
●want a well-rounded Board, with a variety of viewpoints and wide diversity of perspectives, background, and experience
5. Respect for and commitment to scholarly publishing
●taking seriously the work of the Board
●respect for the Board, for the authors, for the work we do together
6. Commitment to the Board
●Two year commitment starting June 2018 and ending June 2020 (open to all doctoral years)

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HarvardEditorial Board

EducationalApplication

Review2018-2020

SECTION 1: BASIC INFORMATION

Name:

Address:

Home Phone: Cell Phone:

Other Phone:

E-mail:

School:Year: ______

Program:

Advisor Name:

Advisor Approval:

SECTION 2: ADVISOR APPROVAL

Advisor approval:

All applicants to the HER Board require approval in writing from the student's advisor. On the Submittable website, you will enter confirmation that you have discussed your prospective application with your advisor and that an e-mail from your advisor approving your application will be sent to the HER Editorial Board Co-chairs at .

Please note that applicants currently on academic probation are not eligible for selection to the HER Board.

SECTION 3A: COMMITMENT TO THE BOARD

Membership on the board for this cohort is a two year commitment starting in June 2018 and ending in June 2020 with weekly Thursday meetings.

There are several weeks of scheduled Board vacations including major holidays and special events. The vacation dates for academic year 2018–2019 are tentatively scheduled for the following dates:

●August 9 + 16, 2018 (Summer Break) [open to board discussion]

●November 22, 2018 (Thanksgiving)

●December 20 + 27, 2018 + January 3, 2019 (Winter Break)

●March 21, 2019 (HGSE Spring Recess)

●The Board also decides whether to meet during the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association each Spring. For 2019, the annual meeting is scheduled forFriday, April 5 – Tuesday, April 9, Toronto, ON, CANADA.

●May 30, 2019 (Harvard Commencement)

The policy manual of the Harvard Educational Review Editorial Board states the following:

Attendance at weekly Board meetings is critical and Board members should be well-aware of the commitment Board membership entails. As professionals, our expectation is that attendance at Board meetings is the highest priority, and that absences may occur only under extenuating circumstances.

As a matter of policy, Editors are granted up to two absences per academic term, with allowances for medical and research leave for more extended durations of absence.

In the box below, please briefly identify any extended dates or time periods between June 2018 and June 2020 that you expect you will not be able to attend Board meetings. Please include reasons for the absences (e.g., academic commitments, travel plans, extracurricular commitments, jobs, conference attendance) so that we can be aware of any accommodations we might be able to offer support with early in the onboarding process:

SECTION 4: STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Please write a statement of purpose addressing the following questions in no more than a total of 2 double-spaced pages (12-point font, 1-inch margins):

Why do you want to be on the Editorial Board?
How does serving on the Board fit in with the larger goals of your doctoral journey?
In what ways are you poised to contribute to the work of the Board? (e.g., prior experience, skills, work habits/styles etc...)
What are your academic/research interests and areas of expertise?

SECTION 5: CV/RESUMÉ

Please submit a resume/CV of no more than three pages that outlines the following:

●Your academic background, including fields of study

●Your professional work and/or research experience

●Any skills, extracurricular involvement, conference presentations, and/or publications that you think are relevant

●All research methods classes you have taken at the undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral levels

SECTION 6: WRITING SAMPLE

Please submit a writing sample of 3-10 double-spaced pages (12-point font, 1-inch margins). Please keep in mind that this sample will be evaluated for its clarity, presentation, and cohesiveness of content/argument. This writing sample can be any kind of unpublishedwriting (e.g., research proposal, a literature review, analytic paper, or reflection) that you think will convey your strengths to the Board. You may submit a piece that is 3-10 pages in its entirety or you may excerpt 3-10 consecutive pages from a larger work. First and second year students often use papers or memos completed for coursework (e.g. essays for pro-sem), while more advanced doctoral students often use writing produced for degree milestones.

SECTION 7: UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

Please submit an unofficial Harvard transcript by scanning and uploading it to Submittable

If you prefer, you may also bring/mail a copy of your unofficial transcript to the Harvard Educational Review offices at 8 Story Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

If you believe your grades do not give an accurate picture of your academic history, please attach a brief explanation to your application. Only your graduate program grades from Harvard will be reviewed, so there is no need to submit transcripts from other programs/universities.

HER takes confidentiality seriously and following review of your application will destroy all electronic and hard copies of your transcript.

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SECTION 8: RECOMMENDATIONS

Please list the names, addresses, and contact information—including phone numbers and e-mail addresses—of two people who will provide recommendations on your behalf. The recommendation form is available in the downloadable application package. Recommendations should be submitted by Friday, February 23, 2018 at the very latest.

You will be responsible for asking your recommenders to write on your behalf and following up with them to be sure that they provide their recommendations on time. Your recommenders should e-mail their letters and forms directly to the HER Editorial Board at . If your recommenders prefer, they may also submit letters and completed forms in a sealed envelope signed across the back and which you may bring or mail to the Harvard Educational Review offices at 8 Story Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

We strongly suggest that your recommendations come from people who can speak about your academic background and have firsthand knowledge of your writing and analytical skills and ability to collaborate. In most instances, these will be faculty members, including your doctoral advisor, if appropriate. For example, if you are a HGSE student, we recommend that at least one of your evaluators be a member of the HGSE faculty.

Recommender 1

Name:

Address:

Office Phone:

E-mail:

Recommender 2

Name:

Address:

Office Phone:

E-mail:

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Letter of Recommendation Form

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Applicant Name

The Harvard Educational Review is selecting a slate of candidates for the 2018-2020 Editorial Board. Each candidate is evaluated based on a predetermined set of criteria that includes academic and professional experience, interpersonal skills and analytical proficiency.

The above applicant has applied for a position on the Harvard Educational Review Editorial Board and has provided your name as a recommender on her/his behalf. Your insight is particularly valuable to our selection process and we appreciate your candor.

Evaluator:

Signature: Date:

Please e-mail this form directly to the HER Editorial Board at or return this form to theapplicant in a signed, sealed envelope or submit it directly to:

Harvard Educational Review

Attn: Selection Committee

8 Story Street, 1st Floor

Cambridge, MA 02138

Letter of recommendation form must be submitted by Friday, February 23, 2018 (though earlier letters are greatly appreciated).

To be completed by the Recommender:

1). For each of the following categories, please rate the applicant’s skills on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 as low and 5 as high, in relation to other doctoral students whom you have taught in the past few years. This rating should accompany your letter of recommendation, not replace it.

Low / High
Analytical proficiency / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / N/A
Writing skills / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / N/A
Willingness to collaborate / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / N/A
Dedication to scholarly endeavors / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / N/A
Meets deadlines / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / N/A
Intellectual curiosity / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / N/A
Engagement in academic settings (e.g., class participation, contribution to research/lab group) / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / N/A
Overall potential contribution to the Editorial Board / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / N/A

2). The Harvard Educational Review would appreciate your evaluation (below or on an attached sheet) of the applicant’s capacity to make a meaningful contribution as an Editor of HER. It will be helpful for us to know how long, and in what way, you have known the applicant and for you to discuss in further detail the characteristics of the applicant that you reported on above.

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Letter of Recommendation Form

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Applicant Name

Evaluator:

Signature: Date:

Please e-mail this form directly to the HER Editorial Board at or return this form to theapplicant in a signed, sealed envelope or submit it directly to:

Harvard Educational Review

Attn: Selection Committee

8 Story Street, 1st Floor

Cambridge, MA 02138

Letter of recommendation form must be submitted by Friday February 23, 2018 (though earlier letters are greatly appreciated).

To be completed by the Recommender:

1). For each of the following categories, please rate the applicant’s skills on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 as low and 5 as high, in relation to other doctoral students whom you have taught in the past few years. This rating should accompany your letter of recommendation, not replace it.

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