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. Four 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.
2018-2019 Chancellor’s Learning Scholars (Leader of Faculty Learning Community)
| Name | Department/College |
|---|---|
| Ellen Best | Accounting and Law; Mike Cottrell College of Business |
| Dan Cabaniss | Communication, Media & Journalism; College of Arts and Letters |
| Tom Cooper | Mathematics; College of Science and Mathematics |
| Lauren Johnson | Teacher Education; College of Education |
Each scholar will lead an FLC in spring 2019 and in the 2019-2020 academic year. Additional scholars will be selected in 2019-2020 to expand the 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, December 17, 2018. Notification of acceptance will be on or before January 11, 2019.
If these opportunities below do not fit in your schedule or location, please know that this program will be offered again in 2019-2020 with new sites, times, and topics.
| Chancellor’s Learning Scholar | Topic | Meeting Location | Meeting Day | Meeting Time | Application Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Best Accounting and Law; Mike Cottrell College of Business |
Exploration of Course Design, Inclusive Pedagogies, Mindset, Small Teaching (class activities). Focus will be on implementation to support the business student/classroom. Contact Best for details. | Dahlonega | Tuesday or Thursday, dates decided by participants | 1 hour midday meeting, specific time to be decided by participants | Apply to participate in Best’s FLC |
| Dan Cabaniss Communication, Media & Journalism; College of Arts and Letters |
Exploration of Course Design, Inclusive Pedagogies, Mindset, Small Teaching (class activities). Contact Cabaniss for details. | Oconee | Flexible, but likely six Mondays on non-Faculty Senate meeting days. TR may also be possible | Tentatively, 12:00-12:50 p.m. | Apply to participate in Cabaniss’s FLC |
| Tom Cooper Mathematics; College of Science and Mathematics |
Mindset as well as students’ attitudes and beliefs about the nature of our subjects and how they should be taught. FLC members will read and discuss research related to these topics and how they relate to own classroom experiences. We will also discuss ways to explicitly address these issues in our classes in order to help students develop more productive dispositions for learning in our courses and our fields. | Dahlonega | Flexible, but likely six Wednesdays | Tentatively, 12:00-12:50 p.m. | Apply to participate in Cooper’s FLC |
| Lauren Johnson Teacher Education; College of Education |
Inclusive Pedagogies. Participation calls for faculty members to explore our beliefs and practices in relation to our positionality, interactions with students, course materials, and skills development on inclusively in the classroom. FLC participants will attend meetings throughout the semester to discuss this topic, analyze relevant research, and engage in reflection activities on our classroom experiences. The FLC will include faculty members from various disciplines interested in incorporating inclusive pedagogical practices to accommodate students from a range of backgrounds in order to improve our learning environments and student success. | Cumming & Dahlonega | Dates decided by participants. | 1 hour meeting, time to be set by participants. | Apply to participate in Johnson’s FLC |
Please Note: Faculty from all campuses invited to attend any meetings
Participant Expectations
- Read, analyze, and/or discuss relevant research or materials
- Participate in reflection activities based on classroom practices and outcomes
- Actively participate in 5-6 FLC meetings during the Spring 2019 semester
- Implement a change or innovative assignment, activity, or course material addition in the UNG classroom
- Complete a final written (1 to 2 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.