Research and Creativity Programs
Faculty Writing Initiative
For faculty wanting dedicated time and space to write, the Faculty Writing Initiative (FWI) convenes faculty to write independently, together. FWI is designed to support faculty in achieving their academic and creative goals through work on writing projects of any kind, including grant proposals and research articles.
Faculty across all ranks, including non-tenure track, can participate either fall or spring semester.
FWI for Spring 2026 has wrapped. Contact Antonio Byrd or Jane Greer for more information about the 2026-2027 cohort.
Art of Grants
Art of Grants is an eight-week online program designed to help faculty better understand funding opportunities, develop project ideas, explore grant strategies, and build confidence navigating the proposal process.
This year’s cohort includes faculty from both 91黑料网 and Missouri S&T, creating opportunities for shared learning and cross-campus conversation across disciplines.
Participants move through weekly Canvas modules together with individualized feedback and practical guidance along the way.
Topics include: finding funding opportunities; developing project ideas; understanding proposal structure; planning next steps for grant work.
September 8 – November 6, 2026
Fully online | About one hour/week | $500 stipend for completers
Developmental Editing FLC
Bad feedback wastes everyone’s time.
Good feedback changes a manuscript.
Start with a special workshop featuring Laura Portwood-Stacer, author of Make Your Manuscript Work.
Led by Jennifer Phegley, this launch event opens a new Faculty Learning Community exploring developmental editing, scholarly revision, and sustainable feedback practices.
Try the workshop first.
Join the FLC if you want to keep going.
Book included for FLC participants.
OpenScholar
is 91黑料网’s flexible, faculty-foused platform for building professional academic websites. With minimal technical know-how, faculty can create dynamic, personalized sites to showcase their research, teaching, publications, and service. CAFE supports OpenScholar adoption through workshops, a listserv, and a Teams Channel. OpenScholar empowers faculty to curate their digital presence and share their impact with the world.