Research, scholarship and creative activity completed by Stanislaus State faculty and students was showcased in the J. Burton Vasché Library and on Zoom during the inaugural RSCA Celebration on Thursday, April 14.
From Haley Ye’s arrival at Stanislaus State in 2021 as dean of Graduate Studies and Research, she noticed the work ethic and productivity of faculty. Yet, she saw a gap in recognition. When she learned an RSCA event had last taken place in 2017, she reached out to its organizer, Dean of Library Services Ron Rodriguez. Together, they organized a team and grew the RSCA Celebration into an event with multiple speakers, interviews and table displays. The culmination was a glimpse into RSCA across the University.
Wolfe shared four RSCA projects including two monographs, a book chapter and a debut poetry chapbook.
At the 2017 event, there were 39 research, scholarship and creative activity submissions; the 2022 event had 122. In all, the campus community created 688 scholarly and creative publications between 2016 and 2022.
A recurring theme among speakers is the value they place on student engagement in their work. From hiring student assistants to participate in research to teaching students about their findings, students at Stanislaus State are learning the value of research. This sets them up with valuable experiences and preparation to further their education at the graduate level or to begin their careers.
A printed and digital digest of Stanislaus State research and creative activity is forthcoming.
