Summer 2018 Faculty Academy

Apply Online by March 19

Before you apply

The Office of the Provost, Office of Immersive Learning, and the Division of Online and Strategic Learning are now accepting applications for the Summer 2018 Faculty Academy. Formerly known as the Entrepreneurial Summer Academy, this Academic Excellence Grant-funded program will begin May 14, 2018 and has expanded to include three faculty development tracks. More information on these tracks is available below.

Track I: Immersive Learning Course Development

This seminar explores the immersive approach to teaching, learning, and community engagement. During the workshop, you will participate in modules and activities to develop a viable immersive learning project, create student-driven learning outcomes for project teams, cultivate a relationship with an external partner, become familiar with potential project funding opportunities, and explore ways to make immersion projects count toward promotion and tenure (if applicable).

This seminar runs during Summer Session I (Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15, 2018) and is open to full-time teaching faculty (contract, tenure-track, tenured) in any Ball State college and department who will be teaching at least a 2/2 load during the 2018-2019 academic year.

For more information, contact Suzanne Plesha.

APPLY FOR TRACK 1

Track II: Academy For Contract Faculty

Designed to explore innovative pedagogies, this workshop will cover areas of particular interest to contract faculty including discussions about gateway courses and student resiliency. In addition, you will have opportunities to discuss the new promotion track for contract faculty including how to build plans to meet professional goals. Those selected will attend a mandatory organizational meeting on May 7, 2018 to finalize topics and devise a calendar for Summer Session I (Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15, 2018).

This seminar is open to full-time contract faculty in any Ball State college and department who will be teaching at least a 2/2 load during the 2018-2019 academic year.

For more information, contact Thalia Mulvihill.

APPLY FOR TRACK 2

Track III: Course Design For Student Success

This Summer 2018 Faculty Academy track focuses on designing or redesigning courses to support student learning and successful completion. You will consider the following issues as you are designing/redesigning a course:

developing course goals and summative assessments
identifying course proficiencies, experiences, and formative assessments
course alignment and rubrics.

This seminar runs during Summer Session I (Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15, 2018) and is open to full-time teaching faculty (contract, tenure-track, or tenured) in any Ball State college and department. Selection preference will be given to applicants teaching a gateway course.

For more information, contact Kathleen Jacobi.

APPLY FOR TRACK 3

Successful applicants (12 maximum in each track) will receive salary support up to $2,000 for their participation during the summer. You can also choose to transfer these funds to a new or existing Research Incentive Account for tax-free support of research, travel, equipment, and other professional expenses. Workshop meeting schedules will be developed based on participant availability during Summer Session I. In consultation with department leadership, you may teach during summer sessions, provided:

you are available for all workshop meetings
your activities meet the guidelines provided in the university's supplemental compensation policy

To be eligible, submit your application by Monday, March 19, 2018 at Midnight. Final decisions on the summer cohorts will be announced by April 2, 2018.

Division of Online and Strategic Learning

Main Office: Letterman Building, Room 131
Muncie, IN 47306

7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern, Monday-Friday

Main Office: 765-285-1581
Faculty Support: 765-285-1763