Governor's Teaching Fellow's 2019-2020
Call for UNG Nominees to Apply for Governor's Teaching Fellows Program:
Summer Symposium (2021) and Academic Year Symposia (2021-2022)
Each year, the University of North Georgia seeks applicants to become the UNG nominees for the Governor's Teaching Fellows (GTF) Summer Symposium and Academic Year Symposia. Any full-time, regular faculty member may apply. UNG may submit a total of two nominees for the 2021-2022 Academic Year Symposia Program. Note: Due to COVID-disruptions and the deferral of last years’ participants, GTF is not accepting applications for the 2021 Summer Symposium.
The Governor's Teaching Fellows Program was established by Zell Miller, governor of Georgia, 1991-1999, to provide Georgia's higher education faculty with expanded opportunities for developing important teaching skills. This prestigious program is offered by the University of Georgia’s Institute of Higher Education at the University of Georgia and is designed for faculty members of state colleges and universities, public and private. The program includes a combination of structured instructional and faculty development activities, as well as self-directed activities designed to meet individual needs.
Deadlines for application are as follows:
2021-2022 Academic Year Symposia Program: Monday, November 30, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
Eligibility
To be considered, please follow the application process outlined below. Nominees are selected based on the following criteria:
- Teaching experience
- Interest in continuing instructional and professional development
- Ability to have an impact on their campus and plan to do so
- Status of full-time, regular faculty
For more information on the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program:
Its history, its fellows, their projects, and the Institute of Higher Education, please visit the Governor's Teaching Fellows webpage.
Governor's Teaching Fellows Summer Symposium Program 2021
Governor’s Teaching Fellows Academic Year Symposia Program 2021 - 2022
The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus.
Dates for the 2021-2022 Academic year are:
- September 1-3, 2021
- October 6-8, 2021
- November 3-5, 2021
- February 2-4, 2022
- March 2-4, 2022
- April 6-8, 2022
Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals. Lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.
Application Process
The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The application for the 2021-2022 GTF Academic Year Symposia is now available.
- Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
- Letter of intent from the nominee
- Current curriculum vitae
- One to two page teaching philosophy statement
Application Deadline
Monday, November 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
If you have questions about the nomination process for UNG, please contact Lindsay Linsky, Interim Assistant Director, CTLL (catherine.linsky@ung.edu) or Rebecca Johnston, Associate Director, CTLL (rebecca.johnston@ung.edu).
Past Governors Teaching Fellows Programs
2020-2021
Summer Symposia (2020) and Academic Year Symposia (2020-2021)
Participants in this program attend a two-week symposium on the University of Georgia campus.
Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals. Lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.
Application Process
The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). Please fill out the 2020 GTF Summer Symposium Program Online Application and address documents to GTF Nominations Committee.
- Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
- Letter of intent from the nominee
- Current curriculum vitae
- One to two page teaching philosophy statement
Application Deadline
Friday, November 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
If you have questions about the nomination process for UNG, please contact Lindsay Linsky (catherine.linsky@ung.edu or 678-717-2286) or Michael Rifenburg (michael.rifenburg@ung.edu or 706-867-2958).
The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus.
Dates for the 2020-2021 (Academic Year) are:
- September 2-4, 2020
- September 30 - October 2, 2020
- November 4-6, 2020
- February 3-5, 2021
- March 3-5, 2021
- March 31 - April 2, 2021
Note that this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences.
Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals. Lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.
Application Process
The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The application for the 2020-2021 GTF Academic Year Symposia is now available.
- Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
- Letter of intent from the nominee
- Current curriculum vitae
- One to two page teaching philosophy statement
Application Deadline
Monday, December 2, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.
If you have questions about the nomination process for UNG, please contact Lindsay Linsky (catherine.linsky@ung.edu or 678-717-2286) or Michael Rifenburg (michael.rifenburg@ung.edu or 706-867-2958).
2019-2020
Summer Symposia (2019) and Academic Year Symposia (2019-2020)
Deadlines for application are as follows:
2019 Summer Symposium Program: Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 5:00 p.m.
2019-2020 Academic Year Symposia Program: Monday, March 4, 2019, 5:00 p.m.
To be considered, please follow the application process outlined below. Nominees are selected based on the following criteria:
- Teaching experience
- Interest in continuing instructional and professional development
- Ability to have an impact on their campus and plan to do so
- Status of full-time, regular faculty
Governor's Teaching Fellows Summer Symposia Program 2019
Participants in the Summer Symposium Program attend a two-week symposium on the University of Georgia campus.
Dates for Summer 2018 (Two weeks) are:
May 13-17, 2019
May 20-24, 2019
Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.
Application Process
The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). Please fill out the 2019 GTF Summer Symposia Program Online Application and address documents to GTF Nominations Committee.
- Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
- Letter of intent from the nominee
- Current curriculum vitae
- One to two page teaching philosophy statement
Governor's Teaching Fellows Academic Year Symposia Program 2019-2020
The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year while also engaging in instructional improvement projects on their home campuses.
Dates for the 2019-2020 (Academic Year) are:
- September 4-6, 2019
- October 2-4, 2019
- November 6-8, 2019
- February 5-7, 2020
- March 4-6, 2020
- April 1-3, 2020
Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.
Note that this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences. Also, if accepted, faculty members are expected to design instructional methods to ensure coverage of materials. Be sure to share plans with department heads in advance of the semester.
Application Process
The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The application for the 2018-2019 GTF Academic Year Symposia will be posted in February.
- Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
- Letter of intent from the nominee
- Current curriculum vitae
- One to two page teaching philosophy statement
If you have questions about the nomination process for UNG, please contact Rebecca Johnston (706-867-2830 or rebecca.johnston@ung.edu)
2018-2019
Summer Symposia (2018) and Academic Year Symposia (2018-2019)
Deadlines for application are as follows:
2018 Summer Symposium Program: Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
2018-2019 Academic Year Symposia Program: Monday, March 12, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
To be considered, please follow the application process outlined below. Nominees are selected based on the following criteria:
- Teaching experience
- Interest in continuing instructional and professional development
- Ability to have an impact on their campus and plan to do so
- Status of full-time, regular faculty
Governor's Teaching Fellows Summer Symposia Program 2018
Participants in the Summer Symposium Program attend a two-week symposium on the University of Georgia campus.
Dates for Summer 2018 (Two weeks) are:
May 14-18, 2018
May 21-25, 2018
Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.
Application Process
The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). Please fill out the 2018 GTF Summer Symposia Program Online Application and address documents to GTF Nominations Committee.
- Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
- Letter of intent from the nominee
- Current curriculum vitae
- One to two page teaching philosophy statement
Application Deadline
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
If you have questions about the nomination process for UNG, please contact Rebecca Johnston (706-867-2830 or rebecca.johnston@ung.edu) or Mary Carney (678-717-3628 or mary.carney@ung.edu).
Governor's Teaching Fellows Academic Year Symposia Program 2018-2019
The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year while also engaging in instructional improvement projects on their home campuses.
Dates for the 2018-2019 (Academic Year) are:
- September 5-7, 2018
- October 3-5, 2018
- November 7-9, 2018
- February 6-8, 2019
- March 6-8, 2019
- April 3-5, 2019
Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.
Note that this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences. Also, if accepted, faculty members are expected to design instructional methods to ensure coverage of materials. Be sure to share plans with department heads in advance of the semester.
Application Process
The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The application for the 2018-2019 GTF Academic Year Symposia will be posted in February.
- Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
- Letter of intent from the nominee
- Current curriculum vitae
- One to two page teaching philosophy statement
Application Deadline
Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 5:00 p.m. (This deadline is offered for informational purposes only. You must submit your application materials by UNG’s internal deadline of Monday, March 12, 2018, 5:00 p.m.)
If you have questions about the nomination process for UNG, please contact Rebecca Johnston (706-867-2830 or rebecca.johnston@ung.edu) or Mary Carney (678-717-3628 or mary.carney@ung.edu).
2017-2018
Summer Symposia (2017) and Academic Year Symposia (2017-2018)
Deadlines for application are as follows:
2017 Summer Symposium Program: Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
2017-2018 Academic Year Symposia Program: Friday, February 10, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
To be considered, please follow the application process outlined below. Nominees are selected based on the following criteria:
- teaching experience
- interest in continuing instructional and professional development
- ability to have an impact on their campus and plan to do so
- status of full-time, regular faculty
Governor's Teaching Fellows Summer Symposia Program 2017
Participants in the Summer Symposium Program attend a two-week symposium on the University of Georgia campus.
Dates for the Summer 2017 (Two weeks) are:
- May 15-10, 2017
- May 22-26, 2017
Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.
Application Process
The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). Please fill out the 2017 GTF Summer Program Online Application and address documents to GTF Nominations Committee.
- Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
- Letter of intent from the nominee
- Current curriculum vitae
- One to two page teaching philosophy statement
Application Deadline
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
If you have questions about the nomination process for UNG, please contact Rebecca Johnston (706-867-2830 or rebecca.johnston@ung.edu) or Mary Carney (678-717-3628 or mary.carney@ung.edu).
Governor's Teaching Fellows Academic Year Symposia Program 2017-2018
The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year while also engaging in instructional improvement projects on their home campuses.
Dates for the 2017-2018 (Academic Year) are:
- September 6-8, 2017
- October 4-6, 2017
- November 1-3, 2017
- February 7-9, 2018
- March 7-9, 2018
- April 4-6, 2018
Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.
Note that this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences. Also, if accepted, faculty members are expected to design instructional methods to ensure coverage of materials. Be sure to share plans with department heads in advance of the semester.
Application Process
The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the UNG Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). Please fill out the 2017-2018 GTF Academic Year Online Application and address documents to GTF Nominations Committee.
- Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
- Letter of intent from the nominee
- Current curriculum vitae
- One to two page teaching philosophy statement
Application Deadline
Friday, February 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
If you have questions about the nomination process for UNG, please contact Rebecca Johnston (706-867-2830 or rebecca.johnston@ung.edu) or Mary Carney (678-717-3628 or mary.carney@ung.edu).
UNG Participants and Recipients
GTF Academic Year Symposia 2020-2021
Juman Al Bukhari, Arabic
GTF Academic Year Symposium 2020
Tashia Caughran, Chemistry/Biochemistry