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Spring 2025 Educators鈥� Retreat
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Empowering Scholarly Excellence: A Faculty Development Retreat
Equipping faculty to innovate and excel in research and scholarly activities
The Spring 2025 Educators鈥� Retreat for college faculty will provide an engaging introduction
to research development, tailored to support faculty members across various disciplines
and levels of experience. Participants will explore fundamental concepts and best
practices in research funding, grant writing, and collaborative opportunities, empowering
them to enhance their research programs effectively. Through interactive sessions
and expert-led discussions, faculty will gain practical insights and actionable next
steps to elevate their research initiatives, fostering a supportive environment for
academic growth and innovation. This retreat aims to inspire and equip educators with
the tools necessary to navigate the research landscape confidently.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Research Fundamentals: Participants will articulate key concepts and terminology related to research development and funding opportunities across various disciplines.
- Navigating Funding Sources: Faculty will identify and evaluate potential funding sources relevant to their research interests and understand the application processes involved.
- Collaboration Strategies: Faculty will explore strategies for building interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships to enhance their research initiatives.
- Creating a Research Agenda: Participants will develop a personalized action plan outlining the next steps to grow their research program, tailored to their specific goals and contexts.
- Utilizing Resources and Support: Faculty will become familiar with institutional resources and support systems available for research development, including workshops and proposal development grants.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elizabeth Harkins Hall, room 120
More information will be posted closer to the event date!
Registration Deadline: January 2, 2025 by noon