The JHEOE editorial team is committed to continuously improve our internal processes to ensure we are handling our authors’ scholarly work in the most efficient and effective way.  Therefore, we are introducing a trimester review process allowing for a more concentrated effort to respond more quickly to our authors and expedite the peer review process.  Most importantly, it serves our mission “to serve as the premier peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal to advance theory and practice” related to community engagement.  Although you may submit a manuscript at any time, the review due dates are February 1, June 1, and October 1. You will find more detail in the submission guidelines.

Volume 18(4), December 2014 of the Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement has been published.  Aligned with our mission, this issue continues to emphasize advanced research methods and strategies for a deeper exploration in understanding community engagement.

Devorah Leiberman, president of La Verne University, leads this discussion through her introductory essay.  This is followed by a diverse selection of articles with the goal to provide a global perspective and insight on the many facets of engagement.