Approximately 40 social science faculty gathered in May to participate in a seminar called "S4-Scholarship in the Social Sciences Seminar." Attendees heard from colleagues on a wide variety of topics related to developing a scholarly career. Moderated by political science professor David Ryden, sessions included:
DISPELLING FEARS & MYTHS: Roger Nemeth - Department of Sociology and Social Work
DEVELOPING A SCHOLARSHIP PLAN: Jane Finn - Department of Education
GRANT PROPOSALS DO'S & DONT'S: Christian Spielvogel - Department of Communication
SOURCES OF SUPPORT: Tracey Nally - Office of Sponsored Research
In addition, Charlotte van Oyen Witvliet moderated a session titled "WHY ENGAGE IN SCHOLARSHIP?" Panelists included:
Patricia Roehling (Department of Psychology) - Scholarship as part of a balanced career
Vicki TenHaken (Department of Economics, Management, and Accounting) - Scholarship as teaching
Deborah Sturtevant (Department of Sociology and Social Work) - Scholarship as service
Maureen Dunn (Department of Kinesiology) Scholarship as matchmaker
