U See I Write

The U See I Write: UCI Faculty Writing Retreat initiative was founded in 2016 by UCI Professors Ilona Yim and Elizabeth van Es, both alumni of and coaches for the Faculty Success Program. The initiative offers several networking events and resources, including the U See I Write Handbook to guide faculty authors through their process.

The goal of the initiative was to establish a community of UCI faculty members who want to support each other in their writing, learn about good writing habits, and celebrate their writing successes with each other.

Since the successful launch of the first retreat at Hotel Laguna in Laguna Beach, California, the bi-annual event has expanded to include all faculty at UCI.

During the writing retreats, much of the time is spent focused on writing, while also providing ample opportunity to get to know other like-minded writers at UCI. Please see the Application tab for the various deadlines for applications for the fall, winter, spring and summer writing retreats.

In 2021, the U See I Write Cohort program was added, providing monthly half-day writing retreats and weekly one-hour writing meetings in small accountability groups throughout the academic year. This program is supported by funding from the UC Office of the President Advancing Faculty Diversity program and applications for the annual cohort are due by November 1, 2021.

The retreats are now coordinated by UCI Professors Ilona Yim (ilona.yim@uci.edu), Nina Bandelj (nbandelj@uci.edu) and Olga Razorenova (olgar@uci.edu). Feel free to contact them with any further questions.