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Jumpstart Your Summer Writing Projects: An OFE Guided Planning Session Online

The beginning of summer often comes with high hopes for making progress on scholarly projects, hopes that soon seem to run into obstacles. Taking time right now can help you make realistic plans...  More
Date:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Audience:
  Researchers     Faculty  
Categories:
  Research and Scholarship  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 16 seats left
Jumpstart Your Summer Writing Projects: An OFE Guided Planning Session

Jumpstart Grant Writing: Strategies, Structures, and Insider Insights Online

Curious about grant writing or ready to strengthen your approach? Join Stefan Robila, Professor of Computer Science, former NSF Program Director, and experienced grant recipient and reviewer for this...  More
Date:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Audience:
  Researchers     Faculty  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 12 seats left
Jumpstart Grant Writing: Strategies, Structures, and Insider Insights

Wednesday Morning Writing & Research Group Online

This group is designed for faculty and instructors of all ranks who wish to work on a research or writing project, new or already in-progress, and would like the accountability of a writing group. We...  More
Date:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Audience:
  Researchers  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 3 seats left
Wednesday Morning Writing & Research Group

Jumpstart Writing Your Scholarly Book Proposal: From Manuscript Vision to Publisher's Desk Online

Join the OFE for this special session on writing scholarly book proposals with guest speaker Christine Tulley (Findlay University). Many academics who have completed significant research struggle...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Audience:
  Instructors     Faculty Leaders     Researchers     Faculty  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 6 seats left
Jumpstart Writing Your Scholarly Book Proposal: From Manuscript Vision to Publisher's Desk

Personnel Actions: Responsibilities of PAC Chairs and Department Chairs/ADFs Online

This Information and workshop session is for chairs/ADFs and the chairs of department and school PACs. We will review requirements per the collective bargaining agreement and university policies. The...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time:
10:15am - 11:15am
Audience:
  Faculty Leaders     Faculty  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 16 seats left
Personnel Actions: Responsibilities of PAC Chairs and Department Chairs/ADFs

Friday Afternoon Writing & Research Group Online

Finish your week with writing time! This group is designed for faculty and instructors of all ranks who wish to work on a research or writing project, new or already in-progress, and would like the...  More
Date:
Friday, May 15, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Audience:
  Researchers  
Categories:
  Research and Scholarship  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 9 seats left
Friday Afternoon Writing & Research Group

Accessing and Using the Grade Data Dashboard on Tableau Online

For chairs and other faculty leaders requiring access to Tableau, meet with an OFE staff member during this 30-minute training to learn how to navigate the platform for grade-data analysis. Attending...  More
Date:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Audience:
  Faculty Leaders  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left
Accessing and Using the Grade Data Dashboard on Tableau

Summer Wednesday Morning Writing & Research Group Online

Looking for some company and accountability as you research and write this summer? This group is designed for faculty of all ranks who wish to work on a research or writing project, new or already...  More
Date:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Audience:
  Researchers  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 13 seats left
Summer Wednesday Morning Writing & Research Group

Accessing–and Using–Course Surveys: What Faculty Leaders Need to Know Online

We invite faculty leaders–chairs, ADFS, and school directors--to this information session on accessing and using course surveys. As part of closing out the spring semester, faculty leaders should...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 17 seats left
Accessing–and Using–Course Surveys: What Faculty Leaders Need to Know

Friday Afternoon Writing & Research Group Online

Finish your week with writing time! This group is designed for faculty and instructors of all ranks who wish to work on a research or writing project, new or already in-progress, and would like the...  More
Date:
Friday, May 22, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Audience:
  Researchers  
Categories:
  Research and Scholarship  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 9 seats left
Friday Afternoon Writing & Research Group

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