Proctor Institute Announces Inaugural Cohort for the Proctor Writing & Relaxation Retreat
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Natalie Passov | natalie.passov@gse.rutgers.edu | 848-932-0728
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 9, 2024—The Samuel Dewitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice (Proctor Institute) is proud to announce the inaugural cohort for the Proctor Writing and Relaxation Retreat. The Proctor Writing and Relaxation Retreat will ignite the imagination and creativity of participants in a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by peers.
We're pleased to announce this year's cohort:
- Christen Hairston, Emory School of MedicinE
- Quintana Clark, Oregon State University
- Lisa Rubin, Kansas State University
- Luvon Roberson, Riverside Writing Group
- Margaret Millett, Global Business Resilience Thought Leader
- Kimberly White-Glenn, Alabama A&M University
- Alexa Rodríguez, University of Virginia
- Lisa Lenoir, Indiana University Bloomington
- Christian Bracho, California State University Long Beach
- Tanya Clark, Morehouse College
- Yahusef Medina, Virginia Humanities
- Jasmine Yarish, University of the District of Columbia
- Charlotte Teague, Alabama A&M University
The Proctor Writing & Relaxation Retreat, co-sponsored with Princeton University Press, will have expert writing facilitators and writing and life coaches on hand, and will guide participants through tailored workshops on book writing, writing for public consumption, grant writing, and creative writing. This three-day retreat offers a space for exploration and growth for emerging and seasoned writers alike.
“We are incredibly grateful to be a part of this innovative retreat that purposefully and thoughtfully centers the optimal conditions for writing—a community of wellness and belonging,” mentioned Christie Henry, Director of Princeton University Press. “We are keen to learn from our conversations and collaborations with such an inspiring cohort.”
The retreat will feature mediation, community engagement and networking, and a positive environment to guide writers to new ideas and escape the hustle of everyday life. “This opportunity is meant for those who want to improve their writing skills, learn from writing and publishing professionals, and nourish their body and mind,” shared Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. “That’s why we created the retreat.”
Learn more about each of the cohort members here.
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About the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice
The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice (Proctor Institute) is a national center that focuses on issues of leadership, equity, and justice within the context of higher education. It brings together researchers, practitioners, and community members to work toward the common goals of diversifying leadership, enhancing equity, and fostering justice for all. The Proctor Institute is located at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, in the Graduate School of Education and, houses the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI). For more information about the Proctor Institute, please visit https://proctor.gse.rutgers.edu/.
