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SOAR Track 3: P&T Strategy STudio

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P&T Strategy Studio:

Navigating Promotion & Tenure at JSU

Part of the SOAR Summer Series

Welcome to the SOAR Summer Series on P&T Strategy Studio! These sessions are designed to support tenure-track faculty—especially those preparing for third-year review or promotion to associate or full professor—as they navigate the expectations, timelines, and documentation processes for promotion and tenure at Jackson State University.

All sessions will be hosted on Zoom and will include time for Q&A. Recordings and resources will be added to this page following each session.

📅 Session Schedule

 

Session 1: Laying the Groundwork – Understanding P&T at JSU

Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM CST via Zoom

This session introduces the expectations and processes surrounding promotion and tenure at JSU. We’ll cover university and college-level guidelines, the PDF dossier structure, and suggested tools for organizing your materials. You’ll get practical guidance on timelines, third-party documentation (such as SIRS and annual evaluations), and how to start drafting your narratives. This is a great session for anyone looking to build a strong foundation for third-year review or promotion.

Session 2: Crafting the Narrative – Building a Strong Dossier

Date: July 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM CST via Zoom

This session focuses on the art of dossier construction. We’ll review how to make your CV work for you, write effective narratives for each CAPT section, and support your letter writers. We’ll also explore how to address disruptions and growth—including ways to document your COVID-19 story and explain challenges or gaps in your record. Participants are encouraged to bring drafts or examples for discussion. Those interested in piloting the Canvas P&T structure can express interest here.

Session 3: Canvas Dossier Pilot Orientation

Date: July 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM CST via Zoom

This session is for faculty interested in piloting the new Canvas LMS P&T dossier structure. We’ll walk through the Canvas shell, explain how to organize documents by category and year, and answer questions about transitioning from traditional to digital portfolios.

 

 

📝 Registration

Advance registration is required for all sessions. Please complete the Qualtrics form to receive Zoom links and reminders for each session.

 

📚 Resources

 

🎥 Session Recordings & Slides

Recordings and slide decks will be posted here after each session. Please check back after the session dates.

🌟 About SOAR

This series is part of the Summer Opportunities for Advancement & Reflection (SOAR) program, which supports faculty through research progress, reflective practice, and career development.