These small group sessions, to be facilitated by plenary
speakers, will enable participants to discuss issues related to scholarship.
These issues might include (but are not limited to):
- Developing a Scholarly Agenda.
With whom should you discuss and share your work? What are some useful
guidelines for selecting a topic, developing a writing schedule and completing
the article, essay or book? Why is it important to read and cite other major
contributors in the area in which you write?
- Building a Scholarly Reputation. Why is it important? What are some strategies
to enhance opportunities to present your work at conferences and external
faculty workshops? Is it worthwhile to cultivate a social media presence? How
op-eds may support your scholarly reputation. How do you determine whether your institution value your online
contributions?
- Balancing Service, Teaching and Scholarship. This
group discussion will address any other questions not covered by the other
groups. Topics may include how to best
use research assistants; how to create and capitalize on synergies between
teaching and scholarship; determining when and how you should say “no” to
various administrative requests.