JOIN OUR DISCUSSION FORUMS Where Under-Represented Academics Meet Online for Mentoring, Support, and Community Our discussion forums facilitate a network of connections between under-represented academics across the United States. The forums are especially helpful for those experiencing isolation, alienation, or difficulty finding mentors at their home institution. Discussions are organized around the following topical forums: PUBLISH AND FLOURISH BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY DEPARTMENT DRAMA TEACHING TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS GRADUATE STUDENT CONCERNS CONFERENCE MEET-UP THE ACADEMIC JOB MARKET

Monthly Writing Challenges The most popular forum is Publish and Flourish. Each month, we invite faculty and advanced graduate students to join our online writing challenge. To participate: Post your writing goals for the month, Commit to small chunks of DAILY WRITING (i.e., at least 30 minutes per day, Mon-Fri) Hold yourself accountable by posting your progress EVERY DAY (Mon-Fri). Watch how the miracle of daily writing results in new pages written, old pages revised, and reduced anxiety. To Participate: Click here Then click on "Publish and Flourish" Click on the thread with the current month's "Writing Challenge" You will have to register with EZ Board to join the forum, but it's a one-time registration.