TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM

Dr. Chong addressing the 2015-16 Teaching Fellows Program participants

The SRJC Teaching Fellowship is a merit-based award for students who wish to explore teaching and scholarly careers (pre-K through higher education) in a hands-on mentorship program. SRJC Teaching Fellows undertake a full-year experience in a specific academic setting (e.g., a course, laboratory, library, museum, etc.) under the direction of a Faculty Mentor.

Through working with the mentor and participation in other Teaching Fellows Program activities, each SRJC Teaching Fellow learns about best practices in teaching, working with diverse populations, and educating students in our changing world. The program also enriches Faculty Mentors by encouraging reflection about their own teaching philosophy, as well as their ideas about students, learning, and education as a career.

Because the Teaching Fellowship is a full-year experience, applications are considered only during the spring semester for students participating during the following academic year.

Award Amount & Number of Awards:

Fellows accepted into the most recent cohort were awarded $4050, paid in installments over the academic year. The Teaching Fellows Program accommodates up to 15 Fellows each year.

Applying:

Apply for the SRJC Teaching Fellowship program through Awardspring.

Information for Students:

The Teaching Fellows Program is designed for students who:

  • are pursuing or seriously considering a career in education at any level (pre-K through higher education), including teaching, counseling, librarianship, or other educational roles;

  • wish to benefit from both practical, hands-on education-related opportunities and an introduction to complex ideas about working in education;

  • have a strong foundation of previous course experience and good academic performance at SRJC; and

  • will be active in their coursework during the academic year of program participation.

Students wishing to apply to the Teaching Fellows program must:

  • identify a SRJC faculty member who has agreed to be their Faculty Mentor in this program.

  • complete a minimum of 24 degree applicable units at SRJC by the end of the spring term in which they apply to the program.

  • have a 3.0 or greater overall GPA (including any coursework transferred to SRJC). Applicants with an overall GPA below 3.0, but who have earned a 3.0 or higher for the past two consecutive academic terms, should contact the Scholarship Office to request an appeal for consideration by the Teaching Fellows Steering Committee. Appeal forms are available in the Scholarship Office and online.

  • plan to enroll in and complete a minimum of 24 units at SRJC during the academic year in which they are Teaching Fellows, including at least 6 units during each of the Fall and Spring semesters. Applicants may apply to have units earned during the summers before or after that academic year be counted as part of the 24 units.

Students accepted into the Teaching Fellows Program must:

  • attend regular cohort meetings with other program fellows and mentors (9-11 am, first Friday of every month during the academic year when classes are in session)

  • meet with their Faculty Mentor for regular weekly check-ins.

  • spend an average of six to eight hours per week on Teaching Fellows Program activities. The schedule will be coordinated with the faculty mentor and examples of activities include attending an affiliated class or lab, class prep time, running a study group, keeping a reflective journal, and regular meetings with your Faculty Mentor.

  • enroll in and complete a minimum of 24 units at SRJC during the academic year in which they are Teaching Fellows, including at least 6 units during each of the Fall and Spring semesters. Applicants may apply to have units earned during the summers before or after that academic year be counted as part of the 24 units.

  • maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 during the year of participation.

Information for Faculty Members:

Faculty participating in the Teaching Fellows program as a mentor earn PGI or flex credit. Expectations and requirements for mentors are as follows:

  • Work with the Teaching Fellow to define specific goals and tasks for the one-year experience. When appropriate, activities should include opportunities to lead educational activities.

  • Clearly communicate roles, responsibilities, and agreements between the Teaching Fellow and Faculty Mentor.

  • Meet regularly with the Teaching Fellow to provide them with adequate guidance.

  • Provide regular progress reports on the Teaching Fellows’ performance when prompted by the Scholarships office.

  • Attend the following required program meetings:

  • a facilitated reflection and conversation with other Faculty Mentors (9-11 am, first Friday of classes during the Fall semester)

  • an orientation meeting for Mentors and Fellows (9-11 am, first Friday in September)

  • a wrap-up celebration and reflection for Mentors and Fellows (9-11 am, first Friday of May)

  • Facilitate one or two cohort meetings during the program year, possibly in collaboration with other Faculty Mentors. These meetings are held 9-11 am on the first Friday of each month during the school year when classes are in session.

  • Mentors are welcome and encouraged to attend all cohort meetings (9-11 am on the first Friday of each month during the school year when classes are in session), although attendance beyond those listed above is not required.