Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries for the Summer 2026 Faculty Writing Retreat, an intensive, three-day, in-person writing retreat running from Wednesday, July 29, to Friday, July 31, 2026. Designed to advance participants’ individual goals and projects, this retreat will provide you with an opportunity to connect with colleagues, accomplish scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing goals, and receive resources and support from various departments across campus.  

During each day of the retreat, you will have dedicated time to write and work individually on your own projects. The retreat also includes opportunities for goal-setting and networking, as well as sessions and individual consultations. At the end of the retreat, you will reflect on your accomplishments and set goals for the upcoming academic year. 

By participating, you will be able to: 

• Identify specific and attainable goals for your scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing. 
• Advance your productivity.  
• Connect with BGSU colleagues.  
• Identify campus partners and resources that can support your scholarship, creative activity, research and/or writing.  
• Reflect on your progress towards achieving your goals.  
• Devise a plan to maintain your productivity for the upcoming academic year.  

What you need to know: 

• You must be able to participate in the entirety of the three-day retreat to apply for this opportunity and attend the event.
• Participation is open to full-time qualified rank faculty (QRF) and tenure-track faculty (TTF). 
• Interested individuals must apply to participate in the retreat.

HOW TO APPLY

• STEP 1: Complete the 2026 Summer Faculty Writing Retreat Application Template.
• STEP 2: Complete the 2026 Summer Faculty Writing Retreat Application Form. 
• Apply by Wednesday, May 13.

Applications will be reviewed, and acceptance will be based on the strength of the application, including clarity of goals and potential benefit to the applicant's scholarly and/or creative activity. Space is limited.  

To find out more information about this event, visit the Summer Faculty Writing Retreat page or email cfe@bgsu.edu.

If you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.