Faculty Scholars Institute
2021 Faculty Scholars Institute & Writer's Retreat
The 2021 Faculty Scholars Institute is scheduled for May 11-12, 2021. The Writer's Retreat is scheduled for Monday, May 17-Wednesday, May 19.
All members of the EKU community are welcome to participate. Attend individual sessions of interest or the entire day. The full 2021 schedule, along with registration information, will be available in spring 2021. Due to the adjustments to the annual academic calendar, online (synchronous and asynchronous) options for participation will be available.
Description and Expected Outcomes
For faculty members to advance in their academic careers, they need to develop new skills, strategies, and guidance for managing scholarly projects. The Faculty Scholars Institute provides faculty with the skills, resources, and support needed to excel as productive scholars at EKU.
Expected outcomes include:
Strengthened skills applicable in the production of scholarship;
Increased knowledge of cultural competency approaches applicable across a range of scholarly endeavors;
Enhanced knowledge of approaches to producing, managing, submitting, and enhancing scholarly projects;
Improved skills for those pursuing scholarship and preparing for the promotion and tenure process;
Enhanced ability to identify meaningful scholarly projects as well as their potential structures; and
Development of writing skills necessary for producing high-quality scholarship.
Please contact us with any questions about the Faculty Scholars Institute:
Dr. Shirley O’Brien
Foundation Professor, Occupational Therapy; Co-Coordinator, Faculty Innovator Program
Co-Chair
Dr. Russell Carpenter
Assistant Provost & Professor of English
Co-Chair
Bring your questions and ideas while discussing strategies for advancing your scholarship in these areas. Breakout sessions will be discussion based. |