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
FALL 2022 Schedule
SEPT VIRTUAL Writing Retreat
SEPT 9 & 10 (8:30-4:30)
Virtual Retreat on Zoom
Prep and move forward your fall semester writing projects at this retreat. This 1- or 2-Day Intensive Writing Retreat (you pick which days to attend) is designed to help faculty and researchers organize and launch their fall 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. The retreat includes short introductory sessions for conversation and project planning in the morning on Friday and Saturday. This retreat is held on Zoom. Participants will receive information in advance about ways to prep a virtual writing space.
SEPT IN-PERSON Writing Retreat
SEPT 17 (8:30-4:30)
In-Person Retreat (capped at 15)
This 1-Day in-person Saturday retreat designates a shared time and space for CSU faculty, postdocs, and researchers to make headway early semester on their fall writing projects. The retreat provides a balanced day of time away (while still on campus) and 5+ hours of dedicated writing time.
This is an in-person retreat. Attendance is limited.
SEPT/OCT VIRTUAL Writing Retreat
SEPT 30 & OCT 1 (8:30-4:30)
Virtual Retreat 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.
OCT IN-PERSON Writing Retreat
OCT 7 & 8 (8:30-4:30)
In-Person Retreat (capped at 15)
This retreat supports writers as we move toward mid-semester. This is a 1- or 2-Day Intensive Writing Retreat (you pick which days to attend). A one or two-day retreat is a great place build momentum through the semester. The retreat includes short introductory sessions for conversation and project planning in the morning on Friday and Saturday.
This is an in-person retreat. Attendance is limited
NOV VIRTUAL Writing Retreat
NOV 4 & 5 (8:30-4:30)
Virtual Retreat on Zoom
As we head toward fall and winter breaks, this retreat provide a time and space for faculty and research writers to make progress on their fall writing projects. A one or two-day retreat is a great place build momentum through the semester. This retreat is held on Teams. Participants will receive information in advance about ways to prep a virtual writing space.
DEC VIRTUAL Writing Retreat
DEC 9 & 10 (8:30-4:30)
Virtual Retreat on Zoom
This is the last of the semester’s short Intensive Writing Retreats. It is a great way to set up projects for the winter break or to wrap up projects for fall. This retreat is held on Teams. Participants will receive information in advance about ways to prep a virtual writing space.
FACULTY Retreats of Years Past
2022 (remote and hybrid)
2-Day: FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, SEPT, OCT, NOV
Week-Long: MAY, JUNE, Wm FAC, Jr, Wm FAC
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)