At all academic institutions, particularly PUIs, many responsibilities compete for our time and attention. Teaching, research, and service are integral overlapping components of our professional portfolio <i>and</i> we all have rich lives beyond the institution. Keeping these activities in balance takes metacognitive thinking and strategic planning. This presentation will highlight mechanisms to move your research agenda forward while being cognizant of and allowing time for other responsibilities and interests. The conversation will address how to be open to serendipitous opportunities without becoming overwhelmed.  Hints about how to weigh the value of particular opportunities in your institutional context and interpreting what types of professional development those opportunities provide are also included.  Tips for finding synergistic links between your research agenda and your other activities will be discussed.<br/>

Tips and tricks for maintaining balance between teaching, research, service, and life at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs)

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