About F2P2
Benefits
Benefits to Graduate Students, Professional Students and Postdocs:
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Develop skills in teaching and learning
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Become familiar
with the missions and operations of various kinds of universities
and colleges
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Develop a richer
understanding of faculty roles and responsibilities by working
with faculty and peer mentors
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Prepare materials
for a teaching portfolio and webpage in preparation for
the job market
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Explore technological
initiatives used in higher education for research and teaching
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Collaborate with peers and faculty
Benefits to Departments and Programs:
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Enhanced recruitment of excellent graduate
students
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Enhanced competitiveness for graduate
students and postdocs on the job market
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Graduate students and postdocs who are
"teaching ready" when they enter the job market
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Future faculty who are more aware of
missions and governance of colleges and universities
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Opportunities for faculty to mentor F2P2
participants in teaching, research, and service
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Increased dialogue among faculty, students,
and postdocs
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Participation in a national initiative
to prepare future faculty
Additionally, participants will earn a Graduate Teaching Certificate
awarded by the Graduate School when
they have completed all activities and required products.