FITT Academy

Eligibility: Full-time faculty or lecturer
Availability: Required attendance during FITT Week
Assessment: Scheduled to teach during following semester

If selected, participants will be assigned to a Project Support Team that will assist in crafting a project charter, including project timeline, resources required, budget and assessment plan.

Accepted participants will have access to teaching and technology support staff as well as a cohort of peers during and following the FITT Academy. Participants will also have access to a Brightspace organization made up of an ongoing list of articles, resources, and discussions among colleagues/participants.

Feasibility: Projects must align with the campus strategic plan and be of size and scope to be substantially completed by close of the FITT Academy using current personnel and resources.
Innovation: The sponsors encourage innovative/out-of-box thinking relative to the faculty member’s experience and expertise.
Transformation: Projects have the potential to enhance or change students' active engagement in developing knowledge and skills, critical thinking, higher-order skills, and/or communication with use of technology.

Applications will be evaluated through a competitive committee review process.Applicants will be evaluated on materials submitted via the FITT application form, technology background, potential impact on students and department colleagues, and appropriateness of the proposed project.