Section 1

Program Timeline: Sample

TThe timeline below illustrates one of a number of possible sequences which a participant might follow to complete program requirements in a two-year time period. Note that the times listed for workshops are only estimates and that the scheduling of certain workshops may vary from that shown below.

Application: Apply to participate in TPT at the end of the Spring semester, typically in May or June. Successful candidates are notified in early summer. The program officially begins the following August.

1^st Semester of Program (Fall):

• Attend TPT Orientation
• Attend TPT-only breakfast/lunch/dinner conversation (60 minutes; complete report sheet)
• Attend the August Teaching Workshop (6 hours)
• Conduct a faculty classroom observation and follow-up discussion (complete report sheet)
• Prepare teaching documents; teach at least 5 hours
• Schedule peer observations of your teaching
• Attend a FOSTer Seminar (6 hours)

2^nd Semester of Program (Spring):

• Attend TPT-only breakfast/lunch/dinner conversation (60 minutes; complete report sheet)
• Attend the January Teaching Workshop (up to 3 hours; complete report sheets)
• Attend a workshop on teaching or learning (90 minutes; complete report sheet)
• Interview a faculty member (complete report sheet)
• Consult with the TRC about your teaching
• Write first Reflective Essay

3rd Semester of Program (Fall):

• Attend TPT Check-in
• Attend TPT-only breakfast/lunch/dinner conversation (60 minutes; complete report sheet)
• Attend a workshop on At the University (90 min; complete report sheet)
• Attend workshop on professional development (90 minutes; complete report sheet)
• Attend the Reflective Teaching Statement workshop (90 minutes; complete report sheet)
• Write Reflective Teaching Statement
• Attend a conference in your discipline
• Interview an administrator (complete report sheet)

4th Semester of Program (Spring):

• Attend TPT-only breakfast/lunch/dinner conversation (60 minutes; complete report sheet)
• Attend the January Teaching Workshop (up to 3 hours; complete report sheets)
• Attend the Syllabus (or Course) Design workshop (90 min)
• Present your research at a public forum or symposium
• Fulfill service requirement
• Write second Reflective Essay

Total number of workshop hours completed: 20+

Program Completion: Complete all program requirements, and have advisor check the content and sign-off on the dossier. Completed dossiers must be submitted to the TRC for final approval at least two weeks prior to the Awards Ceremony, which is held in late Spring, in order to receive a certificate.