Universities of Wisconsin Events & Programs

Wisconsin Teaching Fellow & Scholars (WTFS)

"The Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars (WTFS) program offers UW faculty and teaching academic staff a unique opportunity to collaborate with other exceptional teachers from across the UW System and from various disciplines. Many participants have found that the experience re-energized their work and even transformed their approach to teaching and learning. Collaboration with colleagues from diverse perspectives lies at the heart of the program. In addition to discussing illuminating works from pedagogical literature, Fellows and Scholars are guided through the process of completing a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) project with input from fellow participants and the program co-directors." - OPID Program Description

Participation Requirements

WTFS is a provost-funded program for both "fellows" (early-career instructors) and "scholars" (seasoned educators). Full-time faculty and instructional academic staff of all experience levels and disciplines are welcome to apply. Participants must be willing to travel to select OPID-sponsored meetings and events throughout the year. Additionally, each WTFS participant  engages in ongoing consultation about and documentation of their SoTL project’s progress throughout the year. At the program's conclusion, each participant submits a final abstract of their project to UW System.

Application Process

Applications for the program open each fall for participation the following summer and academic year (typically starting with Faculty College in late May). Prospective attendees submit their application materials directly to CATL. 

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UW-Green Bay Program Participants

Faculty College

Each year, teaching professionals from across the Universities of Wisconsin gather for Faculty College, an institute and retreat led by OPID. Each UW institution is invited to bring a team of instructors, led by their center for teaching and learning, to attend. Over the course of the event (three to four days), each university's team engages in a series of structured workshops, activities, and social events. 

Participation Requirements

Faculty College is an OPID-funded program. Currently each university gets to nominate up to 10 team members, which includes two OPID Advisory Council members, two WTFS participants for the upcoming academic year, and six additional faculty, instructors, or lecturers. Repeat participants are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to applicants who have never attended before. Participants must be willing to travel and commit to attending for the duration of the retreat.

Application Process

The call for Faculty College applications typically goes out in late fall or early winter and prospective attendees submit their application materials directly to CATL. 

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