Faculty and Staff

Workshop offered for faculty: 'Tips for Writing a Narrative Statement'

March 16 virtual session is part of the Promotion and Tenure Workshop Series

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Join the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs in a workshop session titled, "Tips for Writing a Narrative Statement," to be held at 2–3 p.m. on March 16 on Zoom.

As part of the Promotion and Tenure Workshop Series, this session is designed for tenure-line and non-tenure-line faculty seeking promotion, and will discuss:

  • the purpose of a narrative statement
  • policies around the narrative statement
  • how to create a story about your work in teaching, research/creative accomplishment, and/or service
  • the various audiences are who will engage with your narrative
  • suggestions on how to showcase strengths and how to address weaknesses
  • potential differences in the narrative depending on your status as tenure-line or non-tenure-line faculty

The full schedule of workshops and more information about the Promotion and Tenure Workshop Series is available on the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs website.

Last Updated March 9, 2023