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Discussion Groups

Faculty. Discussion Groups. Janet C. Richards, Chair Julia Ogg, Co-Chair. Overview. History of idea Purpose of Faculty Research Discussion Group (FRDG) Logistics of FRDG Possible topic areas Involvement Feedback. HISTORY OF IDEA. Purpose of FRDG.

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Discussion Groups

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  1. Faculty Discussion Groups Janet C. Richards, Chair Julia Ogg, Co-Chair

  2. Overview • History of idea • Purpose of Faculty Research Discussion Group (FRDG) • Logistics of FRDG • Possible topic areas • Involvement • Feedback

  3. HISTORY OF IDEA

  4. Purpose of FRDG • To fill a need for a faculty research discussion group • Faculty driven • Grassroots initiative Administrative support • Opportunity to discuss practical aspects of research and writing • Informal • Collaborative • Sustainable

  5. Logistics • Program will begin in the Fall of 2010 • Small brown bag lunch group meetings-once a month on a Friday • 0ne and one-half hours • Schedule of events will be included on the College calendar

  6. Possible Topics/Activities • Pair faculty with similar research interests • Troubleshoot common problems • Develop new projects • Develop ideas for interdisciplinary research • Discuss academic writing • Discuss outlets for dissemination for research

  7. Possible Topics/Activities, con’t. • Guest speakers • Finding funding for your research • Developing research teams • Showcase faculty research efforts • Potential for faculty to engage in a narrative inquiry regarding our own FRDG initiatives • We are very interested in hearing your ideas!

  8. How can you take part? • Attend FDRG • Not all faculty who attend have to present their research. Faculty may attend to listen and discover ideas. • Help plan FDRG events • Faculty will determine content of meetings as we continue throughout the academic year. • Potential for smaller group meetings arranged by 2-3 faculty members

  9. Fall 2010 The first meeting will be a discussion of individual faculty research/planning agenda for next meeting.

  10. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS

  11. Please complete our survey. THANK YOU!

  12. How to Contact Us Janet Richards • jrichards@usf.edu • 974-0596 Julia Ogg • jogg@usf.edu • 974-9698

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