Faculty In Progress Program

"I had started here as adjunct faculty without any formal orientation with my own class and a 'good luck--let me know what you need.' Since I had never taught a class, it was only by making mistakes that I learned what I needed. With students, other faculty, and my director watching me make those mistakes, it was a rude awakening to the education arena. The FIPP is a program that I believe should be instituted whenever new faculty arrive. I have learned different coping methods to cover everything from testing skills, hiring practices, and even student grievances. My mentors were able to devote time to my learning and involve me with different committees I had only heard about before this internship."

In Fall 2003, Diana became a full-time faculty member in the Nnursing department at Mesa Community College.

See the final report for Diana Breed-Williamson