Developing a Robust Research Agenda 2026-03-26T11:00:00 2026-03-26T12:00:00 2026-03-26 3/26/26 March 26, 2026 false greenley-library Greenley Library https://map.farmingdale.edu/#ctdl-UMAP_20251014201834322,BLD_20251121171426459 Faculty Center false active Jennifer Jaiswal jaiswaja@farmingdale.edu https://www.farmingdale.edu/images/placeholder/fsc-event-header-1110x380.jpg Graphic that reads "Farmingdale State College Upcoming Event" with a green background and darker green diamonds surrounding the text on the graphic Professor Saunders will host an event focused on strategies and tactics for developing a robust research agenda and maintaining a steady output of publications, while also balancing scholarship with other commitments during the tenure-track period. Drawing on two decades of publishing – including six books, 30 peer-refereed journal articles, 25 book chapters, and guest editor roles on multiple special issues – Professor Saunders will share his “tricks of the trade” on how to maintain a productive scholarly profile. Tailored to the needs of new hires in the School of Arts & Sciences, but applicable to other disciplines as well, this session will focus on the following outcomes: Converting a Ph.D. dissertation into peer-refereed journal articles and/or a full-length book project; Effective strategies for maintaining momentum in the writing process, selecting a publishing venue, contouring one’s output to specific readerships, and navigating the peer review process; How to leverage conference attendance, paper presentation, and other forms of professional networking into scholarly success; Staging research output in line with Farmingdale’s re-appointment requirements and schedule, as well as annual reporting; Developing new projects that build on existing expertise and data sets, as well as how to pursue collaborative engagement with colleagues at and beyond FSC Professor Saunders will host an event focused on strategies and tactics for developing a robust research agenda and maintaining a steady output of publications, while also balancing scholarship with other commitments during the tenure-track period. Drawing on two decades of publishing – including six books, 30 peer-refereed journal articles, 25 book chapters, and guest editor roles on multiple special issues – Professor Saunders will share his “tricks of the trade” on how to maintain a productive scholarly profile. Tailored to the needs of new hires in the School of Arts & Sciences, but applicable to other disciplines as well, this session will focus on the following outcomes:Professor Saunders will host an event focused on strategies and tactics for developing a robust research agenda and maintaining a steady output of publications, while also balancing scholarship with other commitments during the tenure-track period. Drawing on two decades of publishing – including six books, 30 peer-refereed journal articles, 25 book chapters, and guest editor roles on multiple special issues – Professor Saunders will share his “tricks of the trade” on how to maintain a productive scholarly profile. Tailored to the needs of new hires in the School of Arts & Sciences, but applicable to other disciplines as well, this session will focus on the following outcomes: Converting a Ph.D. dissertation into peer-refereed journal articles and/or a full-length book project; Effective strategies for maintaining momentum in the writing process, selecting a publishing venue, contouring one’s output to specific readerships, and navigating the peer review process; How to leverage conference attendance, paper presentation, and other forms of professional networking into scholarly success; Staging research output in line with Farmingdale’s re-appointment requirements and schedule, as well as annual reporting; Developing new projects that build on existing expertise and data sets, as well as how to pursue collaborative engagement with colleagues at and beyond FSC Converting a Ph.D. dissertation into peer-refereed journal articles and/or a full-length book project;Converting a Ph.D. dissertation into peer-refereed journal articles and/or a full-length book project; Effective strategies for maintaining momentum in the writing process, selecting a publishing venue, contouring one’s output to specific readerships, and navigating the peer review process;Effective strategies for maintaining momentum in the writing process, selecting a publishing venue, contouring one’s output to specific readerships, and navigating the peer review process; How to leverage conference attendance, paper presentation, and other forms of professional networking into scholarly success;How to leverage conference attendance, paper presentation, and other forms of professional networking into scholarly success; Staging research output in line with Farmingdale’s re-appointment requirements and schedule, as well as annual reporting;Staging research output in line with Farmingdale’s re-appointment requirements and schedule, as well as annual reporting; Developing new projects that build on existing expertise and data sets, as well as how to pursue collaborative engagement with colleagues at and beyond FSCDeveloping new projects that build on existing expertise and data sets, as well as how to pursue collaborative engagement with colleagues at and beyond FSC facultycenter