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Faculty Fellows
The Honors College Faculty Fellows program aims to support both innovative teaching and scholarly activity across all disciplines at UCM. Specifically, the program looks to develop exceptional teacher-scholars by providing the support, resources, and intellectual environment needed in order for them to flourish. Research shows that faculty report a sense of gratitude after working with honors students, often indicating that they have been both energized and inspired by the experience (Miller et al., 2021).
The Honors College welcomes applications from faculty in all departments. Fellows are selected by The Honors College Advisory Board based on their proposed course鈥檚 ability to fulfill The Honors College鈥檚 mission. Applicants should also demonstrate how their scholarship or creative activities informs their teaching. In lieu of one of their department courses, fellows teach:
- one 3-credit Honors College-only General Education course (HCGE) or,
- one 3-credit colloquium (HONR 3000) related to their area of expertise
These classes represent the highest level of engaged learning through experiential opportunities as chosen by the faculty and supported by the college. Classes must meet primarily face-to-face in our classroom at Achauer House.
Our fellows are also active in their research or creative work, bringing this advanced level of expertise to their classes. As such, faculty present on the culmination of their work in an Honors College event open to the community. Fellows should also hold at least one office hour per week at Achauer House in the semester they are a fellow, serve on The Honors College Advisory Board, and attend Honors College events when available.
Prospective fellows should submit an by Wednesday, November 4th. Given that the fellowship requires a course buy out, applications must have the approval of the faculty's Department Chair and Dean. Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Jennifer Carson, Director of The Honors College, at jcarson@ucmo.edu.