This workshop outlines strategies for developing a persuasive grant proposal that is responsive to sponsor priorities. Focusing on proposals that are driven by a hypothesis and/or research question, the presenter will offer an overview of crucial pre-proposal preparation, from assessing readiness, to analyzing funders, to understanding the review process. The presenter will also look at proposal components, structure, writing style […]

Conflict in the Classroom focuses on a conversation between students that moves quickly from a typical discussion to a charged argument. It raises questions about how students' different knowledge bases and lived experiences affect the way they approach and engage course content, what constitutes a "productive" discussion, and what responsibility instructors have for productively dealing with […]

Presenting national and U-M data on faculty service and research on strategies for achieving service equity. Participants will explore the connections between service and leadership. Please note this workshop is for U-M faculty and is also open to staff who play an important role in assigning faculty service.