Community College Journal
Community College Journal is the single most important publication for leaders of community colleges. They turn to it for information and insight to stay current on issues, trends, and opinions and for guidance on how to do their jobs better.
Frequency: Bimonthly
Circulation: 5,000 mailed copies per issue
The Community College Journal is read by:
- Presidents & CEOs
- Business Affairs Officers
- Chief Technology Officers
- Public Information Officers
- Academic Affairs Officers
- Student Services Administrators
2022 Editorial Calendar
Issue |
Editorial Information |
Ad Close |
Art Due |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 2021/Jan. 2022 |
Workforce Development Bonus Distribution: AACC Workforce Development Institute |
Oct. 18, 2021 |
Oct. 25, 2021 |
| Feb./Mar. 2022 |
Advancing Student Success Topics may include: Co-requisite learningto move students to college-level course more quickly; experiential learning; resetting transfer; updates from AACC Pathways colleges |
Dec. 20, 2021 | Dec. 27, 2021 |
| Apr./May 2022 |
AACC Annual Convention Issue Topics will coincide with the 2022 AACC Convention theme |
Feb. 23, 2022 | Mar. 2, 2022 |
| June/July 2022 |
The Leadership Issue Topics may include: The ethical leader; when the community turns on you; leadership through crisis |
Apr. 27, 2022 | May 4, 2022 |
| Aug./Sept. 2022 |
Building a Community on Campus Topics may include: using a sports/performing arts/other activities for recruitment and retention; designing campuses that keep students engages; how outsourcing services on campus can better help students |
June 28, 2022 | July 5, 2022 |
| Oct./Nov. 2022 |
Advocacy Done Right Topics may include: Building relationships with elected officials; getting community buy-in during election season; playing offense |
Aug. 29, 2022 | Sept. 6, 2022 |
| Dec. 2022/Jan. 2023 |
Trends in Workforce Development Topics will coincide with the 2023 AACC Workforce Development Institute |
Oct. 25, 2022 | Nov. 1, 2022 |
Please note: Themes and deadlines are subject to change.
RATES
4-color |
1x |
3x |
6x |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Premium/Cover Positions |
$4,000 | $3,904 | $3,780 |
|
Full Page |
$3,200 |
$3,104 |
$2,980 |
|
2⁄3 Page |
$2,800 |
$2,604 |
$2,499 |
|
1⁄2 Island |
$2,450 |
$2,278 |
$2,118 |
|
1⁄2 Page |
$2,200 |
$2,046 |
$1,964 |
|
1⁄3 Page |
$1,900 |
$1,767 |
$1,696 |
|
1⁄4 Page |
$1,750 |
$1,627 |
$1,572 |
|
1⁄6 Page |
$1,550 |
$1,441 |
$1,383 |
| 2 Page Spread Whitepaper/Advertorial | $5,500 | ||
| Full Page Whitepaper/Advertorial | $4,200 |
AD SPECIFICATIONS
Space Units |
Width |
Depth |
|---|---|---|
|
Spread |
Bleed: 17.75" Non-bleed: 14.66" Trim: 16.75" |
Bleed: 11.375" Non- bleed: 9.75" Trim: 10.875" |
|
Full Page |
Bleed: 8.875" Non- bleed: 7.33" Trim: 8.375" |
Bleed: 11.375 Non- bleed: 9.75" Trim: 10.875" |
|
2⁄3 Page |
4.83" |
9.75" |
|
1⁄2-Page Island |
4.83" |
7.16" |
|
1⁄2-Page Horizontal |
7.33" |
4.75" |
|
1⁄3-Page Vertical |
2.33" |
9.75" |
|
1⁄3-Page Square |
4.83" |
4.75" |
|
1⁄4 Page |
4.83" |
3.33" |
|
1⁄6 Page |
2.33" |
4.75" |
|
8.875" |
11.375" |
Frequency discounts available.
Production Requirements for Display Advertising
Printing: Web press
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Trim Size: 8.375" x 10.875"
Keep live matter at least .375" from final trim
Bleed: No additional charge for bleeds
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND FORMATS
- A high-resolution PDF/X-1a file is required for all ads.
- Colors must be CMYK. No ICC profiles, RGB, or Pantone colors.
- Resolution of all photography and scanned illustrations must be at least 300 dpi. Line art should be 600 dpi.
- Vital copy and images must be at least 1/8" away from trim. Spread ads must have at least 3/8" total gutter.
- Materials should be submitted without crop marks, but full-page ads should include the required 1/8" bleed.
- All fonts used must be embedded in the PDF file.
- Using the bold, italic, or other style keys is not encouraged. Please use the bold or italic version of the font. (For example, instead of making Adobe® Garamond bold with the style key, use the actual font for Adobe® Garamond Bold.)
- Flatten all layers and set transparency to highest setting.
- Ads must be suitable to print as-is. AACC is not responsible for any errors in content.
- PLEASE NOTE: Materials that do not meet the stated advertising specifications will be rejected.
- Necessary alterations are the responsibility of and at the expense of the advertiser. All materials must be submitted in accordance with the published deadlines and meet the criteria stated in the advertising policy.
PRODUCTION CONTACT
The YGS Group
3650 West Market Street
York, PA 17404
Tel: 717.505.9701