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Choose the pathway that best fits what you need

The site is organized around a small number of pathways—different ways you can engage with our programs and services. You may be looking to participate in a program, work with us through professional services, access editing support, or find local and regional information connected to the Big Bend.

You can participate in programs, work with us through professional services, or book services through the Marketplace.

The sections below will help you begin in the right place.

Participate in a Program

Choose this pathway if you want to join a program, training, workshop, or scholar-support experience.

These opportunities are designed for learning, collaboration, community engagement, and guided development over time.

  • Community Engagement Program (CEP)
  • Community-Engaged Scholars Program (CESP)
  • Trainings and workshops
Explore Programs →

Work With Us Directly

Choose this pathway if you need direct support for a specific project or area of work.

These are professional services. They involve working with us to develop and prepare materials for use.

  • The Master Plan™
  • Educational Consulting
View Professional Services →

Get Editing and Academic Support

Choose this pathway if you need help with writing, revision, manuscript preparation, or academic editing.

Editing is part of The Master Plan™ and is accessed through the Marketplace.

  • Foundational editing
  • Substantive editing
  • Academic editing services
View Editing Options in the Marketplace →

Connect Locally or Regionally

Choose this pathway if you are looking for place-based information, local connections, or regional opportunities.

We do this work locally and regionally in the Big Bend, including our programs and professional services.

  • Place-based initiatives
  • Regional opportunities
  • Local resources and connections
Explore Local and Regional Work →

A simple way to choose

If you want to participate

Begin with Programs.

If you need writing or editing support

Begin with Editing in the Marketplace.

If you need direct support for your work

Begin with Professional Services.

If you are looking for place-based information

Begin with Local and Regional work.