Generative Dissemination
A Holistic Approach To Scholarly Productivity
The Careful Scholars Model
The Four Pillars: What They Are And How They Support Us
Collective Care
& Well Being
Authentic
Relationships
Equitable
Engagement
Intelectual
Rigor
CareFull Scholars Writing Program
Welcome to the CareFull Scholars Program, where self-care is as important as scholarship. Your interest in academic interventions for minoritized students means your empirical research studies, concept papers, opinion pieces, or review articles are needed now more than ever. We believe that “radical” self-care is essential for producing high-quality manuscripts, grant proposals, practice briefs, book chapters, and edited volumes from a clear and focused mind rather than a stressed-out and overwhelmed one.
Our Approach
We are honored to facilitate a monumental shift in your writing practices and mindset. Our program starts with the 25+5 Daily Writing Process:
- 25 minutes of writing every weekday
- 5 minutes of reflection and transition
- Based on the Pomodoro method
- Focuses on writing to declutter rather than aiming for a specific product
Self and Collective Care
The CareFull Scholars Program emphasizes a fundamental focus on self and collective care. Key elements include:
- Weekly 30-Minute CareFull Check-Ins:
- Held on Zoom every Wednesday afternoon or evening
- Aim to authenticate changes in work/life balance through contemplative practices
- Focus on cultivating and caring for the scholar’s mind
Building Community
Believing in the power of relationships, we host Monthly Community Gatherings to encourage authentic connections and collaborative work. Our tools include:
- Open Science Framework (OSF):
- Catalogs our collaborative writing process
- Provides a “citable” work even while in development
- Shared Google Files:
- Easy access to material
- Facilitate regular and asynchronous collaboration
Program Goals
Our goal is for each participant to be cited on a completed scholarly product by July 31, 2022. Additionally, there will be opportunities to contribute to the work of the HBCU STEM-US Center. The CareFull Scholars Program is housed in the Analytic Hub, the collaborative research arm of the Center. Our work includes:
- Studying effective academic interventions at HBCUs
- Producing relevant, high-quality, and forward-thinking scholarship
- Promoting asset-based framing of academic intervention research at HBCUs
We couldn’t do this work without partners like you. Thank you for joining this effort. We look forward to an open discussion with you.