Faculty College is an annual professional development retreat for university and college teachers, including faculty, instructors, and lecturers from all of the UW System’s universities. It originated in 1979 and was held at Marinette County for 20 years then moved to Richland Center in 2000. The 41st Annual Faculty College took place at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake where, perhaps, we will spend our next 20 years.
Our theme for Faculty College 2023 is Equity-Minded Pedagogy supporting UW System’s initiative on high-impact practices and student success initiatives. Faculty at our 13 universities have made clear the need for professional development in equity-minded pedagogy, particularly as it enhances HIPs. Folded into this theme are effective practices in student-centered teaching and learning.
Who should attend Faculty College?
- Faculty and instructors who are new to the UW System;
- Faculty and instructors who are interested in strengthening their pedagogical approaches for equity and success for all students; and
- Faculty and instructors interested in supporting their Center for Teaching and Learning in expanding equity mindedness among their colleagues
Teams of six people, including center for teaching and learning directors, will be assembled from each UW System university. We envision each institution’s team collaborating with their center director after Faculty College to produce or strengthen already existing professional development programs on equity-minded pedagogy for faculty and instructors at your institution. We encourage diverse teams, particularly regarding race/ethnicity, discipline, and career standing (pre-tenure, mid-career, post-tenure, contingent).
What questions will the 2023 Faculty College address?
- What is equity-minded pedagogy?
- Why is it necessary for faculty and instructors to cultivate an equity mindset?
- What are some effective and creative equity-minded approaches already being used
by faculty and instructors in the UW System? - What pedagogical approaches engage students and sustain their engagement through graduation and beyond?
- How do high-impact practices (HIPs) reflect an equity approach to learning?
- How can we collectively transform teaching and learning practices in the UW System to emphasize learning over instruction?
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Questions?
Direct programmatic inquiries to:
Fay Akindes, Director of Systemwide Professional and Instructional Development, UW System, fakindes@uwsa.edu, (608) 263-2684.
For technical support contact:
Erin McGroarty, Administrative Assistant, Office of Academic Programs & Faculty Advancement, UW System, OPID@uwsa.edu, (608) 262-8778.