Chancellor’s Learning Scholars
The University of North Georgia is participating in the Chancellor’s Learning Scholars program initiated by the University System of Georgia to provide additional faculty development opportunities across the state. Five faculty from UNG were chosen as Chancellor’s Learning Scholars (CLS) and will lead a Faculty Learning Communities (FLC). These groups will share ideas regarding teaching and learning and meet regularly for at least one semester. When the program concludes, participants will be able to pinpoint a change or innovation they have made in their classrooms as a result of their participation.
2020-2021 Chancellor’s Learning Scholars (Leader of Faculty Learning Community)
| Name | Department/College |
|---|---|
| Katherine Adams | Social Foundations & Leadership Education; College of Education |
| Leigh Dillard | English; College of Arts and Letters |
| Courtney Ferriter | English; College of Arts and Letters |
| Esther Morgan-Ellis | Music; College of Arts and Letters |
| Linda Purvis | Biology; College of Science and Mathematics |
Each scholar will lead an FLC in spring 2021. Chancellor’s Learning Scholars serve on a two-year term. Additional scholars will be selected in 2022-2023 to provide additional opportunities across UNG campuses and faculties.
To apply to be a part of an FLC, see the topics and day/time parameters below. The deadline for applications is Monday, November 23, 2020. Notification of acceptance will be on or before December 11, 2020.
Note: Katherine Adams's and Courtney Ferriter's deadlines have been extended to Friday, December 11, 2020. Notice of acceptance for these FLCs will be on or before December 18, 2020.
If these opportunities below do not fit in your schedule or location, please know that this program will be offered again in 2022-2023 with new sites, times, and topics.
| Chancellor’s Learning Scholar | Topic | Meeting Location | Meeting Day | Meeting Time | Application Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Adams Social Foundations & Leadership Education; College of Education |
Creating curriculum embedded experiential learning opportunities with graduate programs for non-traditional students. | To be determined by participants | To be determined by participants | To be determined by participants | Apply for Katherine Adams's FLC Note: Participation is limited to faculty teaching in graduate programs composed of primarily non-traditional students. |
| Leigh Dillard English; College of Arts & Letters |
High-Impact Teaching Practices (HIPs) |
Gainesville | Tuesday or Wednesday | Afternoons to be determined by participants | This FLC is full for the 2021 cycle. |
| Courtney Ferriter English; College of Arts & Letters |
Best Practices for Online and Hybrid Teaching: How to Promote and Implement Inclusive Pedagogy in an Online/Hybrid Format | To be determined by participants | To be determined by participants | To be determined by participants | Apply for Courtney Ferriter's FLC Note: This competition is open to UNG faculty and teaching staff based primarily on the Oconee campus. |
| Esther Morgan-Ellis Music; College of Arts & Letters |
Facilitating Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities in Hybrid and Online Environments | To be determined by participants | To be determined by participants | To be determined by participants | Apply for Esther-Morgan-Ellis's FLC. |
| Linda Purvis Biology; College of Science and Mathematics |
Teaching Science Online: How to adapt hands-on learning to remote learning during COVID | To be determined by participants | Second Monday each month | To be determined by participants | This FLC is full for the 2021 cycle. |
Participant Expectations
- Actively participate in all FLC meetings during the Spring 2021 semester
- Read, analyze, and discuss relevant research and materials
- Participate in reflection activities based on classroom practices and outcomes
- Implement a change or innovative assignment, activity or course material addition in their UNG classroom
- Complete a final written (one to two page) reflection on the experience or teaching practice
This project may lead to some of the participants teaming up for a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) project based on the FLC activities.
Application Requirements
- Name
- College
- Department/Subjects Taught
- Home Campus
- Preferred contact email and phone
- Brief statement about why you would like to participate in this FLC, including what interests you about the topic(s).
More information on the USG Chancellor’s Learning Scholars can be found on the Chancellor’s Learning Scholars webpage.