SSIR Faculty Learning Community

Faculty teaching within the Sophomore Scholars in Residence program will have the benefit of their own learning community. Faculty will spend the academic year prior to offering their SSIR course for the first time working to develop the course curriculum and co-curriculum to fulfill the SSIR learning outcomes, while faculty who are currently teaching within SSIR will be able to reflect upon their experience and seek advice from other faculty and professionals. The faculty learning community provides a forum for faculty to engage with one another over a specific topic, theme or teaching approach, given the unique nature of the program.

Topics include:

• Understanding Sophomore Development: Explore the unique developmental needs of sophomore students and strategies to support their academic, personal, and social growth

• LLNSP Resources and Support: Learn about the resources, guidance, and ongoing support available through Living-Learning & New Student Programs (LLNSP) to help plan and implement your program

• Budget Management: Understand your program budget, explore eligible expenses, and learn how to use available funding to support meaningful student experiences.

• Travel Planning and Experiential Learning: Develop strategies for planning educational travel and experiential activities that connect classroom learning to real-world experiences

• Student Recruitment and Engagement: Identify effective approaches to recruiting students and building interest in your learning community

• Designing and Teaching the Half-Unit Course: Explore strategies for developing and facilitating your SSIR half-unit course

• Inclusive Student Support: Develop strategies to create an inclusive, welcoming learning community where all students feel a sense of belonging and are supported in their academic and personal development