This question was asked by one individual recently at our 2011 conference at Sierra College. The implication seemed to be that the CCCJ must have a very narrow application, that it must continually speak about who and what CPFA is, and what we offer.
Let us address this head on. When we revised the name, appearance, and the content of the CPFA publication, we did so with a very careful plan.
We wanted to make sure that this publication was more widely read than by just our own part-time faculty colleagues. What is the purpose of preaching to the choir? Certainly, some members of this "choir" need to be educated, particularly the new members.
But if we are seeking change, we must also educate others outside this choir. We must educate administrators, legislators, and even full-time faculty. Therefore we must create a publication of interest to all of these potential readers, and yet one which will also educate about equity for all faculty and their students.
With this in mind, the articles provided must be so engaging that the publication will be picked up and read. The concept of equity must always be a theme, but not the only theme. If it is, the journal becomes too heavy-handed and the readership becomes more narrow . . . back to the choir again.
It is the view of the CCCJ Editorial Board that the new direction the journal has taken also demonstrates its "mission" without employing direct blows to the heads of individual readers. If we are wrong we will admit it, but the response so far has been overwhelmingly positive.
Except for that one individual.
CCCJ Editorial Board
Advocate*Educate*Legislate
(it's in our masthead!)
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