The School of Business is proud to recognize Iris Junglas, professor and Noah T. Leask Distinguished Chair in Information Management and Innovation, for her outstanding leadership as editor-in-chief of MIS Quarterly Executive.
During her three-year tenure, she has guided the journal through a period of innovation and growth, leaving a lasting impact on both the publication and the field of information systems. Here are some highlights from her editorial legacy:
- Expanding the Journal’s Reach: Under her leadership, the journal introduced new genres, including “MISQE Insight” for interviews and essays, and the “SIM” genre to strengthen industry partnerships.
- Championing Open Access: With support from AIS, the journal is now open access, increasing its visibility and accessibility to practitioners and researchers worldwide.
- Digital Engagement: Established a LinkedIn presence for the journal, growing its following to over 1,900 members.
- Editorial Excellence: The journal won the “Best IS Publication of the Year Award” twice during her tenure, marking four wins in the past decade.
- Practice-Oriented Research: She established a new motto for the journal—“Where Research Shapes and is Shaped by Practice”—and shifted the target audience from IT executives to digital leaders, reflecting the evolving landscape of IT-enabled initiatives.
- Thought Leadership: She authored 12 editorials on topics ranging from writing high-quality practice-oriented research to the impact of generative AI on editorial processes and doctoral education.
- Special Issues: The journal published five special issues in three years, covering topics such as technology governance, low-code/no-code transformation, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence for societal impact.
- Financial Stewardship: She maintained a healthy budget for the journal, ensuring resources for future innovation.
As Iris passes the reins to the next editor-in-chief, her vision for elevating practice-oriented research and fostering collaboration between academia and industry continues to inspire.
Congratulations, Iris, and thank you for moving us forward.
Read Iris’s full article, Looking Backward Looking Forward. For more on MIS Quarterly Executive, visit the MISQE website.
