Follow

The past five years have been a time of unprecedented growth for the Journal of Extension. In that time, JOE has featured 390 new articles, been indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals, and received an Impact Factor. Readership has risen dramatically, from an average of 3,766 readers per month in 2021 to an average of 48,800 readers per month across the latter half of 2025. None of this would have been possible without our dedicated authors and readers, so as we approach the end of the year, I want to thank each of you.

I also want to take this time to highlight a forthcoming change for JOE. Extension Journal, Inc. has made the decision to return to self-publishing the Journal of Extension beginning in January 2026. As a result, the recently published November issue, 63(4), will be the final issue published by Clemson University Press. The board of Extension Journal, Inc. is currently working to ensure that any disruption for authors and readers during this transition is minimal. Current authors should have received additional information about the transition via email, and further guidance on how that process will be structured is forthcoming. Questions can be directed to JOE’s Senior Editor, Jenna Anding, or to your local Extension Journal, Inc. Board Representative.

With this change, I will be stepping away from my role as Executive Editor of JOE. Over the past five years, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to meet many of you not only as a publisher, but at conferences, in author development sessions, and in individual consultations as well. Thank you all for your kindness and your generosity with your time, your ideas, and your work. Extension professionals around the country do groundbreaking and important work every day, and it has been a sincere pleasure to help share that work with readers around the world.

As we enter 2026, I look forward to seeing JOE continue to grow and lead as the flagship journal for Extension professionals. Until then, from all of us at Clemson University Press, have a wonderful holiday season, and thanks for a great five years.

Drew Griffin
Executive Editor, Journal of Extension
Imprint Director, Clemson University Press