Book club funds for reading groups
Williams College Rice Center funds faculty reading groups focused on teaching practices by providing books and recommendations to support professional development.
Funder: Williams College
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Funding covers book purchases for reading groups; no fixed maximum specified.
Summary: Supports faculty reading groups focused on teaching-related topics through book purchases and recommendations.
Key Information: Contact Rice Center staff directly to inquire; no formal application process.
Description
The Rice Center at Williams College offers funding to support faculty-led reading groups (book clubs) that focus on topics related to teaching. The primary aim is to foster professional development and promote discussion of teaching practices within the college community. Funding is used to purchase books for group participants, and the Rice Center can also recommend titles based on group interests. Participants may select from the Rice Center’s curated book library or propose their own relevant book.
