ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Teaching Fellows receive $8,000 in scholarship funding, which is renewable annually based on academic performance and program participation. This is in addition to any Presidential or ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Engagement scholarship received. Fellows also receive program-funded enrichment experiences including two Winter Term courses, seminars and speakers, valued at approximately $8,000 per Fellow.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Teaching Fellows participate in purposefully designed enrichment experiences, with a thematic emphasis on identity development, from core to professional, that aim to transform them into engaged citizens, teacher scholars and future education leaders.

Unique enrichment experiences include:

  • An American History Study Tour course (HST 2410) in Winter Term of the first year, during which Fellows visit historical sites along the Eastern Seaboard. As a result of this experience, they listen to historical interpretation and learn to critically assess the values and motivations of the interpreters. In previous years, Fellows have visited Wilmington, NC; Greensboro, NC; Williamsburg, VA; Charleston, SC; Chattanooga, TN; Asheville, NC; and St. Augustine, FL.
  • A semester abroad during the spring of sophomore year, during which Fellows study at the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education Center at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand or AEF Florence. Fellows complete two education courses, one of which includes a month-long full-time teaching placement in a local school. Fellows are provided airfare support. World language majors will study for a semester in a country appropriate to their language study.
  • Leadership experience in Washington, D.C. (POL 3760) during Winter Term of junior year, in which Fellows participate in a political science seminar to gain an understanding of political context for and the role of policy in educational decision-making. They learn from policymakers, think-tank representatives, and education administrators about the workings of the federal government and how to become leaders in educational advocacy.
  • Engagement in inquiry with a faculty mentor that involves an investigation of a problem or question related to their education interests. This project helps Fellows develop research, thinking, learning and reflection skills that can benefit them throughout their careers in education. Fellows submit a proposal fall of sophomore year and showcase findings in spring of junior year. Other opportunities for presentation include professional conferences, Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF) and Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE). Fellows are highly encouraged to apply for the Lumen Prize during spring of sophomore year.

In addition, Fellows participate in required tutoring service in local schools and community, academic seminars, alumni panels, and field trips to innovative schools to enhance their professional development. Fellows attend campus cultural events and convocations and engage in focused discussions and reflections.