CETL Faculty Advocate Program and Institute

Are you a natural leader and mentor to faculty?

Do you strongly believe in excellent teaching and learning?

Do you have a gift for motivating and nurturing the best from our students?

Do you believe that you get the most out of people by taking care of them?

If so, you likely have the traits for becoming a CETL faculty advocate and getting reassigned time or a stipend for the work you are already doing.

CETL is proud to announce an opportunity for NOVA teaching and professional faculty to serve as faculty advocates on each campus for the 2012-2013 academic year. We're looking for faculty members to serve as knowledgeable allies for excellence in teaching and learning.

Perks may include paid conference traveling, reassigned time for activities you are already engaging in, equipment to enhance your teaching skills (e.g. flip cameras, software), and enhanced relationships with colleagues across disciplines and campuses.

If you are interested in the Faculty Advocate Program, you can apply using the application below. Your application will be reviewed by the CETL Advisory Council and approved by your dean or director. If you are interested, please work with your dean to negotiate reassigned time and duties for the next academic year. We recommend 3 credits (or 9-12 hours) per week. You'll need to commit to starting in Fall 2012 and to be available for weekly Monday meetings from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the CETL Center at the Annandale Campus. You will be able to work primarily on your home campus, but you may also be asked to share your expertise with faculty at other campuses.

We'll train you at CETL Faculty Advocate Institute on Monday, August 15, and throughout the year and ensure that you have the tools and the support that you need. Members of the CETL Advisory Council* will select the candidates to become CETL Faculty Advocates.

Applications for the 2012 CETL Faculty Advocate Class will be available soon. Please check back.

For more information about the CETL Faculty Advocate Program, contact CETL at cetl@nvcc.edu or by phone at  703.764.7386 (x 27386).

*Or contact members of the CETL Advisory Council

CETL Faculty Advocate Institute
This institute will train you to become a CETL faculty advocate on your campus. It is free to CETL faculty advocates. CETL will provide food and resources.