engaging in scholarship
DESCRIPTION
Slide set to prompt extension educators seeking tenure to think creatively about how to build a tenure packet. Different and unique approaches to properly engaging oneself professionally to be successful in earning tenure in an academic environment.TRANSCRIPT
ENGAGING IN
SCHOLARSHIP
A Look at Opportunities in the 21st Century
Lacie Ashby
Elaine Long BaileyUniversity of Maryland Extension
ESP Conference 2012
DOES YOUR INSTITUTION TENURE EXTENSION EDUCATORS/AGENTS?
1 2 3
50%
0%
50%1. Yes2. No3. Unsure
ARE YOU CURRENTLY TENURED BY YOUR INSTITUTION?
1 2 3
46%
0%
54%1. Yes 2. No3. Tenure-track,
not yet tenured
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN EMPLOYED BY YOUR UNIVERSITY’S
EXTENSION SYSTEM?
1 2 3 4
0%
54%
38%
8%
1. 0-5 years2. 6-10 years3. 11-15 years4. More than 15
years
HOW MANY PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS OR PRESENTATIONS
HAVE YOU DONE IN THE PAST 5 YEARS?
1 2 3 4
33%
25%25%
17%
1. 02. 1-33. 4-64. 7 or more
WHAT IS EXTENSION SCHOLARSHIP?
“…scholarship and creative activity are understood to be
intellectual work whose significance is communicated to and validated by peers.” – Weiser
and Houglum, 1998
EXTENSION SCHOLARSHIP
Based on a high level of professional expertise
Evidence of originality Documented and validated by peers Communicated in appropriate ways Impact on or significance for public beyond
the university or for the discipline
MAKING IT HAPPEN!
Strategically plan scholarship pursuits Start earlyConstant progressCreate diversityTie pursuits together for tenure package
Tie scholarship pursuits to:Current programs Community needs Individual interests
HOW TO ENGAGE?
Variety of avenues to create a diversified portfolio of scholarship Peer-reviewed journal articles Conference presentations Published abstracts and conference proceedings Conference poster sessions Successful grant proposals New curricula and courses Educational manuals/teaching guides Fact Sheets Extension Bulletins University/eXtension Publications Awards and Programs of Distinction
WHERE TO BEGIN?
Experience it first hand – from “behind the scenes”… through service
Select opportunities for service from an academic learning perspective
SEEK OUT LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Conference Reviewer
Association
Committees
CoP Experienc
e
POD Reviewer
Community Program
CONFERENCE PROPOSAL REVIEWER
Minimal to no prerequisites to participate Scoring rubrics provided
*Learn what they
are looking for from
the inside…
*Experience evaluating proposals will help you write a proposal that is sure to meet the criteria!
Conference Reviewer
Association
Committees
CoP Experienc
e
POD Reviewer
Community Program
Conference Proposal
EXTENSION COP CONTRIBUTOR
Review materials Answer Frequently Asked Questions or Ask
an Expert Questions Write timely articles about current issues Share course materials Learn new tech tools Interact with colleagues* *Learn by working
as a team with
others…
Conference Reviewer
Association
Committees
CoP Experienc
e
POD Reviewer
Community Program
Conference Proposal
Publications
4-H PROGRAM OF DISTINCTION REVIEWER Minimal experience required Training provided 1 year commitment 3-6 reviews a year Rubric set
*Experience
evaluating
manuscripts will help
you know what
components you
need to develop in
your program before
you apply!
Conference Reviewer
Association
Committees
CoP Experienc
e
POD Reviewer
Community Program
Conference Proposal
Publications
Program of Distinction
ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES
State and National Committees Review Award Applications Networking opportunities/potential
collaborations
Conference Reviewer
Association
Committees
CoP Experienc
e
POD Reviewer
Community Program
Conference Proposal
Publications
Program of Distinction
Award Application
THE PATH TO SUCCESS
Get your feet wet; just dive in and give it a try!
Better to try and fail than to never try. Schedule time for scholarly pursuits.
FROM THE INFORMATION PRESENTED TODAY, HOW HAS
YOUR LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE TO PURSUE SCHOLARSHIP CHANGED?
1 2 3 4
8%15%
0%
77%1. Increased a lot2. Increased a little3. Decreased4. Remained the
same
BASED UPON THE IDEAS PRESENTED TODAY, DO YOU PLAN
TO PURSUE A NEW SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY IN THE NEXT YEAR?
1 2
8%
92%1. Yes2. No
REFERENCESAdams, R. G., Harrell, R. M., Maddy, D. J., and Weigel, D. A diversified portfolio of scholarship: the making of a successful extension educator. Journal of Extension, [On-line], 43 (4) Article 4COM2. Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2005august/comm2p.shtml .
Culp, K. (2009). The scholarship of extension: practical ways for extension professionals to share impact. Journal of Extension, [On-line], 47 (6) Article 6COM1. Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2009december/comm1.php .
LaBelle, C., Anderson-Wilk, M., and Emanuel, R. (2011). Leveraging new media in the scholarship of engagement: opportunities and incentives. Journal of Extension, [On-line], 49 (6) Article 6FEA3. Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2011december/a3.php . O’Neill, B. (2008). Promotion, tenure, and merit-based pay: 15 keys to success. Journal of Extension, [On-line], 46 (4) Article 4TOT2. Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2008august/tt2.php#.
Saunders, K.S. and Reese, D. (2011). Developing a roadmap for success in Extension. Journal of Extension, [On-line], 49 (3) Article 3TOT2. Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2011june/pdf/JOE_v49_3tt2.pdf .
Weiser, C. J. and Houglom, L. (1998). Scholarship Unbound for the 21st Century. Journal of Extension, [On-line], 36 (4) Article FEA4. Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/1998august/a1.php .