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).