Teacher/Scholar in Residence Program

This program is designed to honor and promote excellence in teaching among tenured, mid-career, and senior faculty.  The Teacher/Scholar in Residence Program (TSR) hinges on the premise that excellence in teaching is a necessity in the development of an effective learning environment.  The program is designed to provide support and a context that will permit faculty to share their experiences, enrich their expertise, and recognize and reward excellence in the classroom.  Teacher/Scholars will have the opportunity to deepen and extend their expertise in teaching and in instructional technology in collaboration with a supportive group of campus colleagues.  During their tenure as Teacher/Scholars, selected faculty will share their training and experience with colleagues in their school and on campus.

 

 

Program for First Meeting Icebreakers
Tentative Schedule Photos
If you are a member of the TSR program, you can click here to log onto the private TSR web site.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

·  Advise the FDC and VPAA on issues related to supporting teaching effectiveness.

·  Consult and work with their Dean on issues and programs to support faculty and teaching in the School.

·  Participate in monthly meetings/workshops and other sessions for Teacher/Scholars.

·  Be available to be contacted by other faculty for guidance and consultation, present workshops, and/or be willing to provide scheduled access to their classroom for other faculty.

·  Serve for 2 years.

 

 

Rewards

·  Honorific campus recognition as a CUSF Teacher/Scholar in Residence.

·  Enhanced opportunities for personal and professional development in teaching and/or technology.

·  Receive $300 a year for conference travels and/or supplies related to teaching and/or technology activities.

·  Opportunity to positively impact other faculty members.

·  Priority technology support from the FDC tech staff.

·  $2,000 stipend for the duration of the program ($1000 per year).

 

 

Individual or Small Collaborative Group Project

Individual Faculty Teacher/Scholars or small subgroups of Teacher/Scholars may identify and select a particular teaching/learning interest area to design and execute a special topics project.  These projects should begin in the first year and culminate in year two.  Maximum flexibility in the design of the projects is permitted. Teacher/Scholars will present or make their project available to other faculty in the school and across campus.

 

 

Monthly Group Meeting Activities

Teacher/Scholars will meet on average as a cohesive group, about once a month on a common topic or teaching/learning issue.  Some of the initial monthly meetings will be structured, while others will be open to group discussion, consensus, and needs.