Publish and Prosper: Faculty Article Writing Boot Camp

Are you a faculty member eager to share your research with the academic community? Do you dream of seeing your work published in prestigious journals? Look no further!

Program Description

Publish and Prosper is a comprehensive 12-week program designed to support and guide faculty through the process of writing an academic article. The program is open to tenure-track and tenured faculty.

Fall Program Schedule

In Fall 2026, Publish and Prosper will have two meeting times, both on Mondays: 9:30 to 10:30 am and 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Meetings will begin on Monday, August 31 and run until Monday, November 30.

Program Features

Wendy Laura Belcher’s Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks

Expert Guidance

Receive personalized guidance and feedback from a mentor who will support you at every step of the writing process.

Structured Curriculum

Gain valuable insights into crafting research articles through interactive workshops, writing exercises, and group discussions.

Accountability Partners

Keep motivated by working and having regular check-ins with another participant in the program.

Resources and Tools

Receive a complimentary copy of Wendy Laura Belcher’s Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks, writing guides, and more from the Center for Empowering Teaching Excellence.

About Dr. Babits

Dr. Chris Babits (he/him/his) is the Associate Director of Educational Initiatives & Innovation. Chris is a trained historian, and he has published 12 peer-reviewed journal articles. His scholarship examines the history of conversion therapy in the United States, along with the scholarship of teaching and learning in college-level history classrooms.

Questions?

If you have any questions about Publish and Prosper, please contact Dr. Chris Babits at chris.babits@usu.edu

Professors Are Talking

The Publish and Prosper writing boot camp held me accountable by assisting me in developing a writing schedule to get a solid manuscript out in one semester. Working in a group setting and having others read my work and provide feedback strengthened my writing skills and confidence in presenting my research.

Chesney Ward

Assistant Professor

Department of Social Work

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in Publish and Prosper and it helped me improve my writing in efficiency and quality. This workshop is great for connecting and getting published. I can't recommend it enough!

Amanda Lilly

Assistant Professor

Department of Communication & Philosophy

This was such a great program to dive deeper into the manuscript writing process. I felt confident working through the writing process with support alongside my peers and I was excited to submit a manuscript for consideration at the end of the program!

Jessie Koltz

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology

The Publish and Prosper program provided me with the structure and support needed to focus on my scholarship and writing. The community of colleagues from a variety of disciplines and the resources provided by Chris helped me see my writing from other perspectives and pushed me to be a better writer.

Chen Chen

Assistant Professor

Department of English

Publish and Prosper taught me how to systematize and manage the often-hectic publishing process. The skills I learned have helped me to be a better researcher and graduate student mentor.

Nicole Allen

Associate Professor

Department of Communication & Philosophy