Faculty Institute
The Faculty Institute by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars helps faculty redesign courses to foster civic dialogue and problem-solving through an 18-month professional learning program.
Funder: Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027: Registration closes | June 2027: In-person convening start date | December 2027: Final report due
Funding Amounts: $2,000 stipend per participant (upon completion of final report); program fee is $12,000 per participant (housing and meals included, travel not covered).
Summary: 18-month professional learning program for faculty to develop or redesign courses and workshops that foster civic dialogue and problem-solving among students.
Key Information: Open to faculty at institutions in the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness coalition; program fee applies.
Description
The Faculty Institute, offered by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, is an 18-month professional development experience for faculty at institutions participating in the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness coalition. The program empowers educators from any discipline to redesign existing courses, develop new curricula, or lead campus workshops that cultivate students’ abilities to engage in civil discourse, respectful dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving. The program begins with a 2.5-day in-person convening, followed by an extended virtual learning community featuring expert-led sessions, peer coaching, resource sharing, and practical tools. Participants gain a national network of peers and leave with actionable frameworks and redesigned educational offerings to promote healthier, more open campus cultures.
