Engagement Scholarship Writing Retreats
Facilitators (ASEV Research and Development Consultants):
Dr Ruth Albertyn (left) and Dr Christel Troskie-De Bruin (right)
Journal Article Writing Session 14-18 January 2019
Participants and outputs to date:
Mr Nehemia Latolla (Science)
(article in review)
Mr Johann van der Merwe (Civil Engineering)
Mr Curwyn Mapaling (Industrial Engineering)
Progressio: South African Journal for Open and Distance Learning Practice #5666 (in press):
"You can't solve a problem until you ask the right question": Positioning Afrocentric Learning Communities in the post #FeesMustFall context
(two articles in review)
Prof Gerrit Crafford (Quantity Surveying)
(article in review)
Ms Zurina Abdulla (Social Development Professions)
(two articles in review)
Dr Melissa Makalima (Information Technology)
Dr Sibongile Sowazi (Strategic Resource Mobilization)
(article in review)
Dr Gletwyn Rubidge (Chemistry)
(three articles in review)
Prof Janet Wesson (Computing Sciences)
(article in review)
Dr Janelle Vermaak (Media and Communication)
(article in review)
Ms Viwe Ndayi (Language, Media and Communication)
Agenda (in press):
Gendered differences in the representation of men's and women's relationship to marriage and childbearing in business and economic contexts: A reading of the South African television soap opera Generations: The Legacy
(co-authored with Dr Belinda du Plooy)
Ms Nicole Truter (Women in Engineering Leadership Association, Industrial Engineering)
(article in review)
Dr Bruce Damons (Centre for Community School, Education)
Dr Belinda du Plooy (Engagement Office)
(1) Book chapter in Dis/Positions (Editors: Deirdre Byrne & Chantelle Van Heerden) (in press):
The return of Rosie the Riveter: Contemporary popular reappropriations of the iconic World War Two poster image
(2) Agenda (in press):
Gendered differences in the representation of men's and women's relationship to marriage and childbearing in business and economic contexts: A reading of the South African television soap opera Generations: The Legacy
(co-authored with Ms Viwe Ndayi)
(3) Paper and workshop delivered at the 5th CERMESA (East and South African-German Centre of Excellence for Educational Research Methodologies) Research School, 4-16 February 2019, Eldoret, Kenya:
Higher Education Engagement as a creative space and change agent
(4) Report on the Nelson Mandela University Advanced Mechatronic Technology Centre (AMTC) merSETA-funded research study:
Perceptions about the merSETA National Certificate Vocational (NC(V)) model of workplace engineering artisan training offered by South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges
Submitted to merSETA in March 2019
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Journal Article Writing Session 15-19 January 2018
Participants and outputs to date:
Ms Phumeza Mkontwana - Dietetics
Mr Richard Pankomera - Information Technology
(article in review)
Dr Maryna Baard - Human Movement Science
(1) African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES), 25(1), March 2019:
Sprint performance effects after traditional downhill-running and anti-gravity supra-maximal speed interval training in runners
(2) African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES), 26(1), March 2020:
Integrated movement programme effects of motor proficiency, visual-motor integration and scholastic achievement of Grade 1-learners
Dr Marilyn Gibbs - Education
South African Journal of Higher Education (in press):
A framework of key enabling drivers for innovation: Perceptions of community engagement scholarship of science fairs
Ms Nadine Goliath - eNtsa
Ms Aneri Roos - School of Natural Resource Management (George Campus)
Ms Jane Ndungu - Psychology
Journal of Psychology in Africa, 28(5):355-359 (2018):
Attribution style and post-traumatic stress severity in the Central Region of Kenya: Influence of dwelling location
Ms Nicki-Ann Rayepen - Arts, Culture and Heritage
(article in review)
Ms Yemisi Oyedele - Information Technology
Mr Phillip Collett - Govan Mbeki Maths Development Centre
(article in review)
Dr Eileen Scheckle - Education
(article in review)
Dr Belinda du Plooy - Engagement Office
(1) South African Journal of Philosophy (SAJP), 37(4):393-409 (2018):
The strategic performance of heterotopic experiences in higher education: Imagining spaces of potentiality for new South African Identities
or, An imagined conversation between Michel Foucault and Achille Mbembe about #FeesMustFall
(2) also delivered as a paper at the Nelson Mandela Faculty of Arts 'Being Human(e) in the 21st Century' Mandela Centenary Conference, 22-24 August 2018, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth
(3) Paper delivered at the University of South Africa's Annual Conference on Transformation of Higher Education, 15-17 October 2018, UNISA Pretoria:
Higher Education Engagement: Self-reflections of best-practice university engagement practitioners
(4) Paper delivered at the Nelson Mandela University School of Arts Sea Colloquium (Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth):
Sheroes of the sea: Female youthful leadership in Moana and Whale Rider
Journal Article Writing Session 16-19 January 2017
Participants and outputs to date:
Dr Maryna Baard - Human Movement Science
African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES), Vol 23(3), 2019 - in press:
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in black children six to nine years old in 'Quintile Three' schools in Mpumalanga
Dr Phil Collett - Govan Mbeki Maths Development Unit
(article in review)
Mr Kempie van Rooyen - Psychology
Paper delivered at 2016 Community Engaged Learning Symposium, Rhodes University, 3-5 May:
Results and reflections from student action research engagement in an NGO driven rape prevention programme
(co-presented by students Ms Marelise Lerm and Ms Jane Ndungu)
Ms Mary Duker - Art & Design
#Decolonise!: Conference proceedings of the 14th National Conference of the Design Education Forum of Southern Africa (DEFSA), 27-29 September 2017 (Editors: Dr Susan Giloi and Mr Herman Botes):
A decolonial academy? Addressing the oxymoron: How a series of performing art-science encounters might serve as a toolbox of ideas
Ms Natalie Mansvelt - Social Development Professions
Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 54(1):132-143 (2018):
Implementing ABCD tools and processes in the context of social work student practice
Dr Avivit Cherrington - Education
(1) Educational Research for Social Change, 6(1): 72-86 (2017):
Positioning a practice of hope in South African Teacher Education Programmes
(2) Education, Citizenship and Social Justice, 1-14 (2018):
What does it mean to be an engaged university? Reflections from university and school-community engagement projects
Dr Eileen Scheckle - Education
co-authored with Dr Cherrington:
Education, Citizenship and Social Justice, 1-14 (2018):
What does it mean to be an engaged university? Reflections from university and school-community engagement projects
Ms Kumaree Moodley - Office for Institutional Planning
Dr Zoliswa Made - Language & Literature
Dr Belinda du Plooy - Engagement Office
(1) Journal of Gender Studies (UK), 2018:1-21:
'Hope is a mistake, if you can't fix what's broken you go insane': A reading of gender, (s)heroism and redemption in Mad Max: Fury Road
(2) Paper delivered at the Spring Oxford Women's Leadership Symposium (Somerville College, Oxford, United Kingdom), 20-22 March 2017:
Bullying as part of ideological discourse in a postmillennial and postfeminist global environment
(3) South African Association for Gender Studies Conference (Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth), 28-29 September 2017:
Women and redemption in Mad Max Fury Road
Journal Article Writing Session 18-21 January 2016
Participants and outputs to date:
Ms Bianca Currie - Sustainability Research Unit (George Campus)
Ms Mary Duker - Art & Design
Paper delivered at 2017 14th National Design Education Forum of Southern Africa (DEFSA) Conference, 27-29 September 2017, Tshwane University of Technology:
A decolonial academy? Performative Art-science creative encounters
Dr Rosemary Exner - Health Sciences, Missionvale Community Clinic
Educational Research for Social Change (ERSC), 2017, 6(2):
A multidisciplinary approach to university engagement: Key considerations for dynamic mental health teaching and service provision to a disadvantaged community
Dr Jennifer Jansen, Health Sciences, Missionvale Community Clinic
(1) South African Journal of Higher Education (SAJHE), 2017, 31(6):
A guiding framework for the development of a trans-disciplinary community mental health student teaching and learning platform
(2) Paper delivered at ARICD ISM annual conference, Birmingham University, United Kingdom, 24 November 2017 (co-presented by Ms Mingon du Preez):
Implementing assessment and intervention programmes in a university community clinic situated in a rural area in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Dr Ann Lourens - Industrial Engineering
Journal for New Generation Sciences 2016 14(3):
The development of an instrument to measure engineering students' self-efficacy to improve student success and retention
Ms Debbie Mattheus - Community Development Unit
Ms Claudette Leppan - Public Relations
Paper delivered at the 2018 SA Communication Conference (SACOMM), 12-14 September 2018, University of Johannesburg:
Communicating Cyber Safety through Awareness Campaigns
Ms Shena Lamb - Politics & Conflict Management
Paper delivered at 2016 Community Engaged Learning Symposium, Rhodes University, 3-5 May:
The Alternatives to Violence Project as a support for Life Orientation teachers
Prof Louise Stroud - Psychology
co-authored with Dr Exner and Dr Jansen:
(1) A multidisciplinary approach to university engagement: Key considerations for dynamic mental health teaching and service provision to a disadvantaged community in Educational Research for Social Change (ERSC) 2017, 6(2)
(2) Mapping the development of a trans-disciplinary community mental health student teaching and learning platform in South African Journal of Higher Education, SAJHE (in press)
Dr Karl van der Merwe - Industrial Engineering
Journal for New Generation Sciences 2016 (14:3B):
Leadership behaviours and LEAN culture attainment in automotive component manufacturers
Dr David Morton - Nursing Science
Prof Raymond Auerbach - Sustainability Research Unit (George Campus)
Book: Organic Food Systems: Meeting the needs of Southern Africa (Editor) (in press)
Dr Belinda du Plooy - Engagement Office
(1) Paper delivered at 2016 Community Engaged Learning Symposium, Rhodes University, 3-5 May:
Self-identified interpretations of 27 project managers of flagship and benchmark engagement projects at a South African comprehensive university
(2) South African Journal of Higher Education (SAJHE), 2017, 31(5):
A metaphorical approach to higher education engagement as a liminal and creative free space amid supercomplex and paradoxical dual demands
(3) Paper delivered at the Spring Oxford Women's Leadership Symposium (OWLS) (Oxford University Club, Oxford, United Kingdom), 14-16 March 2016:
Considering (re)appropriations of the World War Two image of Rosie the Riveter for contemporary women's/feminist causes
Comments from participants:
"Thank you for leading by example."
"A big thank you for the opportunity...it was an enabling environment for me and I appreciate the investment in us."
"Thanks for the opportunity - it was a safe space to retreat and think at a really hectic time of year for me. Also timely as there are good opportunities opening up for writing about our work both for conferences and journals."
"Thank you for the invaluable treat of having access to the legendary mentors and for creating the secure space away from our desks to focus solely on manuscript preparation. I am happy with my progress in such a short time span."
"Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to attend the Engagement focused writing workshop. It was a brilliant workshop. ... I think the presenters did the most outstanding job of empowering and supporting us all, whilst at the same time maintaining a firm grip with regard to academic rigour. I really do believe this was the best workshop I have ever had the opportunity to attend."
"Thank you for organising the engagement article writing workshop. I was fortunate to be part of the group who experienced the supportive environment created by the facilitators. The workshop assisted me with developing my article idea in a systematic way and for that I am grateful."
"Thank you Belinda for your outstanding organisation of this workshop ... I hope that the NMMU recognises the importance of this kind of support in integrating engagement with our research work."
"Very impressive. I enjoyed its professionalism/nurturing blend - quite unique!"
"Awesome to receive feedback as well as hints/lessons from [facilitator's] own experience. ... Constructive feedback and development in a supportive environment. Thank you for everything!"
"Pitched in a way that supported both the extremely advanced and the learner writers ... an enormous gift of time in which to focus ... the first workshop of this kind that I have been to where it does not feel like the presenters are building a jigsaw with missing pieces."
"Immediacy of feedback provided in a non-threatening way is excellent, thank you ... such a luxury to have enough writing time, uninterrupted ... such a privilege and treat to have time 'out of the office' to focus on publication only."
"It helped me break through my blocks ... fantastic, constructive discussions and feedback which was also very encouraging."
"One of the best workshops I have attended ... helped me put my background into engagement research context."
"I learn so much, feedback is given in a constructive way. It is an uplifting and non-threatening environment. Quick feedback turn around time, so helpful to get personalised feedback. Looking forward to the next one."
"Wish I had this opportunity many decades ago. Most satisfied with the time spent - fruitful and encouraging, thank you."
"From 1 - 100, would never have progressed so far on my own."
"Very useful - many things fell into place."
"A very special experience ... and a learning curve that made a tremendous impact. Thank you."
"What a privilege to have been part of the writing retreat! We salute you for making this dream come true for us as academics."
"I feel so privileged to have been able to attend the workshop, not only to have been able to dedicate four days of time to writing without distraction, which is a luxury in the life of an academic, but also for the learning. The facilitators and their feedback were fantastic. It was constructive and encouraging. ... Thank you for making the workshop possible and giving me the opportunity to work with both Ruth and Christel. I hope to get a chance to do it again sometime."
"Brilliant, thank you!"
"Very, very insightful...useful and informative."
"Very special and valuable. So appreciated this workshop. My best experience of [a] workshop in the 10 years I have been at NMMU/Nelson Mandela University. Wish I had done it earlier."
"An excellent workshop - very well constructed and support was excellent. Clear and provides good checkpoints and models to guide writing. Focused approach and safe space made for a creative and innovative writing experience. Thank you for your time and effort and for the opportunity to attend."
"This is an eye opener workshop. It gives me time to reflect on my article. Very good experience."
"My article is now [Friday, last day] 70% complete. When I started [on the first day, Monday] the article was practically non-existent."
"I truly enjoyed this workshop and the info shared has equipped me to not only more efficiently write a journal article, but it has also provided me with knowledge to assist my team in writing papers."
"Excellent facilitation and immense knowledge dispersion."
"Very valuable to have the time to just focus on writing."