2011-2012 Faculty Development Opportunities
The ARC (Access, Retention and Completion) Institute for Latino Student Success
Member institutions are invited to develop an institutional team of 4-5 participants to attend a two-day, all expense paid (except travel) workshop on September 14-15, 2012 at the Millennium Centre in Johnson City, TN. The objective of the ARC Institute for Latino Student Success is to help prepare ACA member institutions for an increase of Latinos students considering ACA member colleges within the next five years.
At the Institute, teams will learn best practices for helping students achieve success in higher education, understand the cultural needs of Latino populations and develop an initiative to support success of Latino students on their home campuses.
A completed application packet requires:
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A complete online application identifying each team member. Teams will consist of at least four participants and must have one representative from each of the following areas on campus: a) Student Life, b) Admissions/Financial Aid, c) Academics and d) Student body. A fifth team member is optional and may be chosen from any area. One application per team is recommended.
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A one page proposal, single spaced, on why your campus is interested in this opportunity and what you hope to achieve through this process. Please do not send your proposal as a separate attachment.
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Letter of recommendation from the institution's Chief Academic Officer sent electronically to apply@acaweb.org. Letters should be on letterhead and emailed in a PDF format.
Teams are expected to begin preparatory work prior to the Institute in order to have a better understanding of institutional need in regards to reaching out and retaining Latino populations.
Each institutional team becomes eligible to apply for up to a $12,000 mini grant to design a specific initiative to assist access, retention, or completion of Latino students. Time will be dedicated at the Institute and throughout the request for proposals period for technical assistance regarding development of this proposal.
Begin your application now.
Application deadline: May 28, 2012
Awards announced: July 1, 2012
*Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina doubled their Latino population from 2000-2010*
*In the metropolitan areas that ACA member institutions serve, the Latino child population (under 18 years) has increased at a faster rate than the overall child population*
*ACA member institutions saw a 47% increase in Latino enrollment, while total enrollment only increased 13%
(Source: Excelencia in Education, "The ARC of Success for Latino Students in Appalachia- Environmental Scan")
2012 LearnChicago Faculty Development Program
The ACA invites ACA Faculty to submit proposals to participate in a LearnChicago Faculty Development program July 19 – 25, 2012. The ACA will fund up to 15 faculty members to travel to Chicago for this program. The trip to the Chicago Center is an all expenses paid experience (including transportation to/from Chicago, registration in LearnChicago Seminar, housing and food). The main focus of this seminar will be on participants gaining a better understanding of the Latino populations in Chicago, the 2nd largest population of Latinos in the United States.
The LearnChicago Faculty Development Program includes:
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Hostel style housing
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Tours with community based guides
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Cultural events
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Introduction to public transportation and “Street Smarts” Training
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Neighborhood tours and meetings with community leaders
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In city transportation
A complete application packet includes:
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Online application with narrative stating why you are interested in this LearnChicago opportunity, your objective for participation, and your plan for dissemination of lessons learned.
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Letter of endorsement from Chief Academic Officer emailed to apply@acaweb.org. Letters should be on college letterhead and emailed in PDF format.
If accepted for the 2012 LearnChicago Faculty Development Program, you will then be eligible to submit a proposal for a faculty- led study away opportunity with up to 15 students in the fall 2012 or spring 2013.
Questions? Please contact Kim Gardner , 859-986-4584 or email, kimg@acaweb.org
Please click here to view the program snapshot.
Please click here to view the draft agenda.
Application deadline: April 1, 2012
Awards announced: April 16, 2012
“I fell in love with the neighborhoods we visited, each with its own ethnic flavor. I had not realized the wealth of diversity that the city offered, usually in concentrated areas of the city that offered up fabulous ethnic restaurants, museums, and shops. The Navy Yard, the architecture, and the Chicago Art Institute were wonderful experiences for my colleagues and me.”
Dr. Gloria Oster, Attended 2010
Director of Teacher Education, King College
Salzburg Faculty Fellowships
WWe invite ACA Faculty to submit proposals to participate in Salzburg Global Seminar programs for 2012.
The Salzburg Global Seminar is a unique international institution focused on global change—a place dedicated to candid dialog, fresh thinking, and the search for innovative but practical solutions. Founded in 1947, it challenges current and future leaders to develop creative ideas for solving global problems, and has brought more than 26,000 participants from 150 countries and regions to take part in its programs. The Seminar’s programmatic home, Schloss Leopoldskron, an 18th century castle in Salzburg, Austria, offers a safe, attractive and, perhaps most importantly, neutral setting for productive interchange.
The program provides an opportunity for ACA faculty to participate in the international programs of the Salzburg Global Seminar, an opportunity that might otherwise not be available to them. As ACA institutions strive to globalize their campuses, the program plays a pivotal role in introducing ACA faculty to an international network of influential people and provides them with an expanded network that encourages new ways of thinking to influence their scholarship and work.
All faculty from ACA member institutions are invited to submit an application and proposal. Please review the Salzburg Guidelines for eligibility and responsibilities.
Applications are no longer being accepted.
Example of a Salzburg Fellowship application narrative
Session offerings for the 2012 calendar year include (subject to change):
(More information on the 2012 sessions, including faculty/speaker listings and an abstract, is available at www.SalzburgGlobal.org.)
March 8 –10, 2012: Fiscal Sustainability in Advanced Economies
April 22–27, 2012: Improving Health Care in Low and Middle Income Economies: What are the next steps and how do we get there?
April 28–May 2, 2012: Public and Private Cultural Exchange-Based Diplomacy: New Models for the 21st Century
August 16–19, 2012: Financial Regulation: Bridging Global Differences
September 9–14, 2012: Political Reform and Social Transformation in the Middle East and North Africa: Strengthening the Core of Civil Society and Women’s Leadership
October 2–7, 2012: Optimizing Talent - Closing Educational and Social Mobility Gaps Worldwide: Higher Education and Lifelong Learning
October 13-17, 2012: Rethinking Value Production in Business and Social Contexts Leveraging Investment for Social Good through New Models
November 9–14, 2012 : China in the 21st Century: What kind of Power?
Teach Abroad with KEIAbroad
The ACA is in relationship with KEIAbroad (www.keiabroad.org) to provide ACA faculty with opportunities to teach abroad during the summer. Open dates for call for proposals will be announced in the future. Please check back.
~Three ACA faculty members are teaching this summer with KEIAbroad.
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Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Elmer Stewart
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Lindsey Wilson College
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Natural Selection or Darwinism: Before & After
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Barcelona, Spain
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Geir Bergvin
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Tusculum College
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International Marketing and Strategy
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Cuzco, Peru
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John Howie
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University of Pikeville
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Special Topics in Psychology: Ecopsychology and the Aesthetics of Spirituality
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