This research and writing boot camp is a three-part program designed to help new and experienced faculty strengthen their research and writing skills. The first segment will provide practical writing strategies. The second will give insights from journal editors on getting published. The third will cover critical elements for developing a tenure dossier, such as maintaining a research agenda. The overall goal is to underscore the key elements needed for success in the tenure and promotion process. Participants are encouraged to bring work-in-progress to get feedback.

1. Research & Writing
Boot Camp
This research and writing program is designed specifically for individuals who are
new to the tenure-track faculty ranks as well as for those seeking to retool their
research and writing skills. To be held during the American Association for Higher
Education (AABHE) conference, this program will be operationalized in three seg-
ments:
 Segment One: Writing for Publication
A writing instructor will engage the group through practical strategies to assist in Dr. Barbara Lofton,
the writing process. President, AABHE
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
 Segment Two: Meet the Editors Director of Diversity Programs
Several journal editors of refereed journals will offer insight into getting pub-
lished in scholarly venues.
 Segment Three: Framing and Maintaining a Research Agenda
Critical elements in developing a tenure and promotion dossier.
The primary goal of this Boot-Camp is to underscore for participants the key ele-
ments necessary to be successful in the tenure and promotion process.
Dr. Fred A. Bonner II,
“Participants are encouraged to bring their Vice President of Research,
laptops and articles that are in process.” AABHE
Rutgers University
Samuel DeWitt Proctor Chair in
Education
Pathways to Success within Higher Education
BlacksInHigherEd.org
Loews Midtown Hotel, Atlanta, GA February 28-March 2, 2013
Boot Camp Fees: $450 members $525 non members
For additional information contact: Dr. Barbara Lofton (blofton@walton.uark.edu)