FOR INSTITUTIONS
Support for Academic Writers.
I partner with colleges, schools, and academic organizations to support academic writers through individualized consultations, writing retreats, and cohorts that are trauma-informed, justice-centered, and grounded in the realities of academic life.
Stronger Scholarship.
More Humane Systems.
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WHY INVEST IN WRITING
Because faculty writing moves your institution forward.
Faculty writing strengthens research impact, supports promotion and tenure, enhances intellectual reputation, and contributes to teaching and community engagement. When faculty have the support they need, they produce more meaningful, rigorous, and just scholarship. That support also helps build an academic culture where faculty can thrive.
"Aurora has helped us expand the ways we can support faculty with research and career planning in both our programming and our one-on-one consultations. Faculty consistently tell us that working with Aurora has been instrumental in helping them advance their projects and their careers. What's more, she's a delight to work with—she is responsive, professional, creative, and flexible."
Kitty Maynard, PhD
Director, Teaching & Scholarship Hub
University of Richmond
ways we can work together
Faculty Writing Consultancy
Writing Retreats
Cohort Programs
Custom Projects
Flexible, one-on-one support for faculty across disciplines and career stages.
Custom-designed retreats on writing, publishing, and resilient scholarly practice.
Structured writing cohorts that combine community, accountability, and individualized support.
Tailored support for your specific goals, from grant writing to book projects to publication strategies.
SELECTED INSITUTIONAL COLLABORATIONS
Writing support shaped around each institution.
These collaborations illustrate the range of ways we can work together.
University of Richmond
Portland State University
Arizona State University
Berea College
faculty consultancy
writing studio
writing convivencia 2021, 2023, 2024
g.r.i.p.s. writing retreat
A yearlong program of individualized consultations and writing sessions supporting faculty writing projects via developmental editing.
A six-week structured writing cohort that brings faculty together for dedicated writing time, community, and guidance.
A 12-week communal writing experience that makes room for scholarly work, reflection, connection, and healing.
A three-week faculty writing retreat that combines focused writing time with interdicsiplinary opportunities for support and exchange.
ASU Writing Convivencia, 2021
“After only 25 minutes, I had a new direction and ideas that I had never considered. And it seemed so simple! I just talked, and Aurora would ask a pointed question, and away we went! What a facilitation gift that is!”
Faculty Participant
GRIPS Writing Retreat
Berea College
Rooted in experience.
Designed for real life.
With more than 30 years in education—as a K-12 teacher, faculty member, university administrator, and academic author—I understand the pressures faculty face. My approach centers care, equity, and sustainability because I believe scholarly productivity and well-being can coexist.
how it works
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Explore Needs
We discuss your goals, faculty needs, and the support that would make the greatest difference.
Design the Partnership
I create a customized plan aligned with your priorities, timeline, and budget.
Support Faculty Writers
We implement the plan with ongoing communication and adjustment as needed.
“I sought out Dr. Chang because I recognize that faculty already have so much on their plate. I wanted to create a space for individual mentorship that would meet people's needs wherever they are on the career ladder. The package that Dr. Chang provided allowed me to provide concrete resources to increase productivity in a supportive manner.”
Maneka Brooks, PhD
Dean and Professor
College of Education
Portland State University