CSU Writes faculty retreats provide
- a designated time away from the day-to-day to focus on writing
- an experience designed for researchers based on data proven models of "writing in social spaces"
- 1 or 2 days during the semester (up to 5 days in the summer) to fit faculty schedules
- 12-20 faculty writers. Select retreats are designated for women, faculty of color, Jr. faculty, grant writers or other groups.
- flexible attendance for Friday writers, Saturday writers, or Both-day writers
- 5 - 6 hours of each day for distraction-free writing
- goal and schedule setting techniques and conversations
- the opportunity to pick up a stalled project or building momentum on a current project
SPRING 2022 Schedule
FEB 1 &/or 2-day Writing Retreat
FEB 4 / 5 (8:30-4:30)
Hybrid option: All discussion and writing sessions are held on ZOOM. On FRIDAYS, the pre-morning start (8:30-8:50) and lunch (12-12:50) include in-person conversation sessions at the LSC. SATURDAY retreats are held entirely on ZOOM.
Prep your spring writing projects at this early semester retreat. This 1 or 2-Day Intensive Writing Retreat (you pick which days to attend) is designed to help faculty organize and launch their spring semester writing. A one or two-day retreat is a great place to pick up a stalled project or to start building momentum early in the semester. These retreats include short introductory sessions for conversation and project planning in the morning on Friday and Saturday.
FEB 1-day Grant Writes Retreat #1
FEB 19 (8:30-4:30) ZOOM
This retreat pairs information sessions with writing sessions so that researchers might use start, plan, or draft their proposals. While open to ALL grant writers (researchers and faculty) at CSU, the timing of this retreat is ideal for early career writers planning to apply for the NSF-CAREER. However, ALL grant writers are welcome and can benefit.
Those writing to non-deadline NSF programs can benefit greatly from this retreat by setting a deadline and making progress toward that submission goal. Includes speakers from the OVPR and CSU proposal writing experts.
MARCH Writing Retreat
MAR 25 / 26 (8:30-4:30)
Hybrid option: All discussion and writing sessions are held on ZOOM. On FRIDAYS, the pre-morning start (8:30-8:50) and lunch (12-12:50) include in-person conversation sessions at the LSC. SATURDAY retreats are held entirely on ZOOM.
Welcome to mid-semester! This 1 or 2-Day Intensive Writing Retreat (you pick which days to attend) is designed to help faculty maintain momentum on their spring writing. A one or two-day retreat is a great place to pick up a stalled project or to continue building momentum. These retreats include short introductory sessions for conversation and project planning in the morning on Friday and Saturday.
APR 1-day Grant Writes Retreat #2
APR 2 (8:30-4:30) ZOOM
Using a similar format with added/new presentations, this retreat pairs information sessions with writing sessions to help researchers start, plan, or draft their proposals. Open to ALL grant writers (researchers and faculty) at CSU with designated sessions for NSF Career writers. Includes speakers from the OVPR and CSU proposal writing experts.
APRIL Writing Retreat
APR 15 / 16 (8:30-4:30)
Hybrid option: All discussion and writing sessions are held on ZOOM. On FRIDAYS, the pre-morning start (8:30-8:50) and lunch (12-12:50) include in-person conversation sessions at the LSC. SATURDAY retreats are held entirely on ZOOM.
Begin to wrap your spring writing projects at this retreat. This is the final of the semester’s 1- or 2-Day Intensive Writing Retreats. It is designed to help faculty maintain momentum as we move into the final weeks of the semester. It includes short introductory sessions on Friday and Saturday mornings.
MAY Week-Long Writing Retreat
MAY 23 - 27 (8:30-4:30)
TBD
This 5-day ALL-FACULTY writing retreat offers faculty an early-summer opportunity to begin summer projects. Summer retreats afford research writers concentrated writing time to build momentum and make speedy progress on writing project(s). This retreat is ideal for NSF Career proposal writers who wish to draft/edit/gather feedback for the CSU-RAO internal review process.
To support safe working environments for writers during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will decide mid-semester if we can hold the summer retreats in person.
Jr. FAC Women's 3-Day Writing Retreat
June 6 - 8 (8:30-4:30)
TBD
A 3-day professional development and writing retreat for Jr. Faculty Women. This retreat includes career-building conversations focused on writing practices/production, writing healthfully, and opportunities for cross-campus networking and conversations. Non-tenure-track faculty and researchers are welcome. This retreat is capped at 12.
To support safe working environments for writers during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will decide mid-semester if we can hold the summer retreats in person.
JUNE-JULY Women Faculty Week-Long Writing Retreat
JUNE 27 - JULY 1 (8:30-4:30)
TBD
This is our 6th Annual Women Faculty Writers Retreat! A designated time and space for women faculty to make great progress on summer writing projects in a supportive, collegial environment.
4th Annual Women Faculty Writers Retreat! A designated time and space for women faculty to make great progress on summer writing projects in a supportive environment.
To support safe working environments for writers during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will decide mid-semester if we can hold the summer retreats in person.
FACULTY Retreats of Years Past
2021 (remote)
2-Day: FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, SEPT, OCT, NOV
Week-Long: MAY, JUNE, Wm FAC, Jr, Wm FAC
2020
2-Day: FEBRUARY, MARCH (remote), APRIL (remote), SEPTEMBER (remote), OCTOBER (remote), NOVEMBER (remote), DECEMBER (remote).
Week-Week-Long: MAY
Women FAC: June
Jr. Women FAC: July (3 Day, Mt. Campus)
2019
1 or 2-Day: FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER
Week-Long: MAY
Women FAC: June
Jr. Women FAC: July (3 Day, Mt. Campus)
2018
2-Day: MARCH, APRIL, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER
Week-Long: MAY
Jr. Women FAC: June (2.5 Day, Mt. Campus)
Women FAC: June (week-long)
2017
2-Day: MARCH
Week-Long: MAY
Women FAC: June (week-long)