Program Requirements

Thank you for your interest in the Faculty In Progress Program (FIPP).  As
of May 13, 2005, the Faculty In Progress Program will be terminated.  The
Faculty In Progress Program will be replaced with the Maricopa Faculty
Internship (MFI).  The Maricopa Faculty Internship will be available for
qualified Maricopa Governing Board approved employees and adjunct faculty.
Detailed information about eligibility, the application process, and
internship requirements will be available in late January, 2005 (a link will be provided from here).  For further
information, please email Eric Leshinskie
(eric.leshinskie@domail.maricopa.edu).

Faculty Intern Responsibilities

Each Faculty Intern will:

Develop a Learning Contract with the Faculty Mentor, with additional input from the appropriate Dean of Instruction and the FIPP Coordinators.
Adhere to the terms and conditions of the Learning Contract.
Serve in the program a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 40 hours a week for two semesters, from August 2004 to May 2005.

Participate in the FIPP Orientation.
Meet with the FIPP Mentor at least once a week.
Participate in all FIPP-sponsored professional development opportunities.
Teach^* courses as follows:
- A minimum of 3 load hours per semester (2 load hours for service faculty).
- No more than 9-11 load hours^** per semester.
- No more than two different courses in the fall semester.
- A variety of courses in their discipline.
Attend meetings and events as required.
Keep a teaching portfolio.
Complete evaluations as requested regarding the program and professional development activities.
Complete a status report at the end of the internship (due by May 30, 2005).

^*Interns will not be paid extra to teach courses. Teaching is considered a requirement of the internship.

^**The number of load hours should be determined based on the Faculty Intern's prior teaching experience and ability.

Faculty Mentor Responsibilities

A lead FIPP Faculty Mentor must be a residential faculty in the same teaching field as the Faculty Intern. Mentors will:

Be willing to share their knowledge, materials, skills, and experience with the Faculty Interns.
Assist in the creation of a Learning Contract.
Monitor the Learning Contract during the two semesters.
Participate in the FIPP Orientation.
Provide opportunities for learning for the Faculty Interns.
Observe Faculty Interns teach and provide constructive feedback and positive learning suggestions.
Meet with the Faculty Interns at least once a week each semester.
Attend meetings and events as required.
Complete evaluations as requested regarding the Interns and the program.

Faculty In Progress Program

Program Information

Application Guidelines and Process

FIPP Intern Profiles and Program Resources

Learn More

FIPP Experiences

Program Requirements

Faculty Intern Responsibilities

Faculty Mentor Responsibilities