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background & purpose

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What is FIPP?

Background

The Faculty Recruitment Commission was initiated during the fall of 2000 and was charged with developing strategies for faculty recruitment. Given the number of residential faculty in the Maricopa Community College District (MCCD) who are eligible for retirement in the next three to five years, and the Governing Board's goal to serve students by hiring faculty and staff who reflect the communities we serve and who create an environment of equity and mutual respect of each person, the Commission's goals are to suggest changes to faculty hiring policies and procedures, develop a "grow our own" program, and develop and promote best recruitment practices.

The Faculty in Progress Program (FIPP) addresses the "grow our own" concept. It was piloted in the 2001-2002 academic year with eleven interns. During 2002-2003, fourteen interns completed the program, and continues this year with twelve new interns.

This program is targeted at Maricopa employees who have the potential to become competitive in the pursuit of a residential faculty position. However, the program in no way guarantees a job. FIPP Faculty Interns, when applying for a residential faculty position, must complete the same selection process as any other applicant.

This program is open to all colleges and to District Office (DO) employees. The colleges and the DO will actively recruit candidates in disciplines where:

1. there is an underutilization identified in the MCCCD Affirmative Action Plan
2. there is not a sufficient applicant pool presenting desired qualifications to meet the needs of the college; and/or
3. where recruitment is generally called for under MCCCD's Affirmative Action Plan

Purpose

The main goal of FIPP is to provide the selected Faculty Interns mentoring and professional development activities that result in the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them to be competitive in the pursuit of a residential teaching position.

The focus of the program is on learning the multiple roles of faculty.