Faculty Learning Communities are small groups of faculty and staff who meet several times during the academic year to discuss, and build community around, a particular issue or approach to teaching and student learning at Georgia College. The Faculty Learning Communities meet approximately every three weeks, either virtually or face-to-face. For the purpose of this grants' program, Faculty Learning Communities should consist of 5-8 members from more than one academic discipline, and preferably from more than one department.
GC Learning Communities
Topics
A wide variety of topics and activities would qualify for consideration; the primary factor, of course, is to choose something related to teaching and student learning. Examples of appropriate topics would include but are certainly not limited to: GC Journeys, LEAP initiatives, diversity issues, technology integration, interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, problem-based learning, undergraduate research, reflective learning, role-playing simulations, computer simulations, GC1Y and GC2Y courses, GeorgiaVIEW, the flipped classroom, and integrative learning strategies.
Proposals
Proposals should be 1-2 pages, and consist of the following:
- Name/Title of the Faculty Learning Community
- Names of FLC members with their disciplinary/departmental affiliations
- Description of the project, in language clear to a non-specialist
- Dollar amount requested (max. $500)
- Line-item budget (e.g., speakers, materials, travel)* and justification
- Name of the FLC director who is responsible for submitting the proposal, tracking the budget, and submitting an outcome report. An outcome report will include a description of what was accomplished along with a product that may vary in format. For example, it might be a journal article, a conference presentation, a workshop, or any other scholarly report.
*Note: Budget items should be used to enhance scholarship. Funds do not cover food expenses.
Expected Learning Outcome Report
An outcome report may vary in format. For example, it might be a journal article, a conference presentation, a workshop, or any other scholarly report.
Proposal Deadline
Proposals for Faculty Learning Communities are due by the first of the month. The Faculty Learning Communities are made possible by Center for Teaching and Learning program funds.