University of Missouri Faculty Scholars

University of Missouri Faculty Scholars Dedicated to Promoting the Success of New Faculty

University of Missouri Faculty Scholars Program Features The University of Missouri Faculty Scholars (UMFS) program is UM Faculty Scholars participants are selected from tenure designed to support the efforts of the university to acclimate and track and non-tenure track ranked faculty in their second, third retain new faculty members. In this unique program, scholars and fourth years of employment on the four UM campuses. participate in campus-specific activities and in systemwide programs Participation in the program lasts one year. designed to create avenues for communication and collaboration UM Faculty Scholars are selected to create a diverse across the four campuses of the UM System. The UMFS program distribution of academic disciplines represented within each offers new ideas for thinking about research, teaching, scholarship cohort. Interested colleagues are encouraged to express their and engagement on each campus. interest to their department chairs and deans. UM Faculty Scholars are required to participate in monthly UM Faculty Scholars Goals programs on their own campuses and in systemwide events. The goal of the UMFS program is to support cohorts of new faculty Participants will be reimbursed to carpool to systemwide members by providing opportunities to: retreats. Lodging, meals and materials will be provided. Construct academic portfolios adequate for examining, portraying, explaining and highlighting their academic lives Systemwide Retreats for 2012-2013 and contributions to the university’s mission; Building Your Academic Portfolio Learn the techniques, strategies and activities faculty need to November 15-17, 2012 become effective educators and help the UM System remain a Lodge of the Four Seasons learning-centered institution; Lake Ozark, MO Learn how to integrate teaching and scholarly activities; and Develop collegial networks and collaborations with their Integrating Teaching and Scholarship university peers. February 21-22, 2013 Lodge of the Four Seasons UM Faculty Scholars Events Lake Ozark, MO Participants in the UMFS program are expected to attend monthly Course Design and Technology on-campus activities as well as the three systemwide retreats. On- May 20-21, 2013 campus activities will include a variety of learning opportunities that University of Missouri Campus will address topics designed to support faculty development, faculty Columbia, MO roles in student success and faculty networking opportunities.

Application

Applications for the 2012-2013 program are due to your provost’s office by October 1, 2012. To participate, complete the attached application.

University of Missouri Faculty Scholars Application Form

Name: Title: Department: Campus: Email Address: Initial appointment date in the UM System:

APPLICATION PACKET Please include this form and a statement addressing why you want to participate in the University of Missouri Faculty Scholars program, and what you hope to gain from the program. Include your vitae (5 pages, maximum) with the application. If you held a faculty or research position prior to your appointment at the University of Missouri, please describe the nature of the appointment and its duration.

CHAIR ENDORSEMENT Based on the stated goals of the University of Missouri Faculty Scholars program, I believe the above applicant will benefit from and contribute to the 2012-2013 UM Faculty Scholars program. I have reviewed the goals of the program, support the time commitment necessary, and have discussed ways to make time and other resources available during the year to allow for full participation in the UMFS program.

Department Chair Signature:

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT I agree to participate in the systemwide and on-campus events offered by the UMFS program. I understand the time commitment involved, and my chair and I have discussed ways the department can assist me in making the time available so that I can fully participate in this program.

Faculty Member Signature:

Please submit your application to your campus provost’s office by October 1, 2012.