Managing Editor Jan Levine Thal Retires

Jan Levine Thal, long-time Managing Editor of the Journal of Human Resources, retires this fall. She was recruited in 1985 to replace then-retiring Barbara Dennis. Jan has a bachelor's degree fromHarvard University, and master's degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Jan is an active member of the Madison community, including serving currently as the Artistic Director of Kathie Rasmussen Women's Theatre and previously as the President of the Board of Directors of Madison's community radio station, WORT-FM.

Jan's knowledge, skills, and commitment have been of invaluable help to the journal's past and current editors. Jan has shepherded the journal through the dramatic revolution in scholarly publishing brought on by the information age. She began the position working on a typewriter and mailing hardcopy manuscripts for review and proofing. She concluded her tenure at the journal managing approximately 1000 online manuscript submissions annually and publishing the journal in print and online for thousands of readers worldwide.

The editorial board extends its thanks to Jan for her commitment to ensuring excellence and timeliness in publishing, as well as her dedication to assisting the editorial board in managing peer review with diplomacy and grace. Jan's outstanding work has contributed to the success and reputation of the journal. We are grateful and wish her well.

—The JHR Editorial Board

Editors

David N. Figlio         2015–Present
Sandra Black         2012–2015
William N. Evans         2007–2012
Jonathan S. Skinner         2002–2007
James R. Walker         1995–2002
Charles F. Manski         1991–1995
Robert Moffitt         1988–1991
Eugene Smolensky         1986–1988
W. Lee Hansen         1982–1985