A Case Study of Mentoring Deaf Academics: The PAH!* (Success) Academic Writing Retreat

While the goal of increasing numbers underrepresented faculty members, especially Deaf professionals, has been accomplished to some extent, many are stymied in publishing their dissertation findings peer-reviewed journals, and therefore have difficulty earning tenure. To address this need, a case study approach was utilized investigate development professionals’ academic writing during five-day retreat. This paper discusses specific challenges including organizing ideas, finding an appropriate journal, editing, submitting, as well handling peer reviews, rejections, revisions. Information is provided on final products, types support, guidance, mentorship that were employed. Findings showed 75% papers worked retreat successfully published journals. The importance work by scholars plans for future retreats described.