- ROPS dates back to 1999.
- ROPS is a unique platform with contributions ranging from lengthy, data driven research papers, to essays and think pieces.
- We usually publish around 15 ROPS per year.
- All ROPS are published on-line.
- All ROPS are by CSHE affiliated scholars and researchers, broadly defined including those who give talks at CSHE.
- There is no length limit, although submissions are typically 5 to 10K words, exclusive of references.
- Citations are per the submitter's discipline.
- Contributions are reviewed by CSHE affiliated researchers and we work with authors to improve those that are published.
- Copyright is held by the author.
- ROPS are published by eScholarship and are listed on ERIC and other HE resource websites.
- Announcements of new ROPS are sent out via CSHE’s Listserve.
- When optimal, we have links with HE and general news media and can encourage or place articles related to the author’s ROPS contribution.
- ROPS has proven a highly effect and flexible path for distribution of research and writing, many of which are highly cited and/or have influenced and informed policymakers.