Faculty Institute
Faculty Institute supports educators in developing courses and campus workshops that build students’ capacity for respectful discussion, civil discourse, and collaborative problem-solving across differences.
Funder: Institute for Citizens & Scholars
Due Dates: Late spring 2026 (published registration close; confirm with program team) | Fall 2026 (registration opens) | June 13–15, 2027 (convening) | July 2027–December 2028 (virtual program) | Late 2028 (final report and stipend)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 stipend after final implementation report; $10,000 participation fee for the convening and 18-month virtual program
Summary: Professional learning supports faculty in designing courses and campus workshops that build civil discourse and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Key Information: Primarily for campuses participating in College Presidents for Civic Preparedness; nonmember campuses should contact the program officer.
Description
The Institute for Citizens & Scholars’ Faculty Institute helps educators redesign an existing course, develop a new one, or lead campus workshops that teach students to discuss difficult issues respectfully and solve problems across differences. Offered through College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, it brings together participants across disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, STEM, and professional fields. Its goal is to make civic readiness an ongoing campus practice grounded in curiosity, critical analysis, and respect for differences.
The experience begins with a 2.5-day in-person convening and continues through an 18-month virtual learning community. Expert-led workshops, peer coaching, hands-on practice, and resource sharing support course and workshop development. Participants receive C&S frameworks, templates, assignments, assessments, and discussion techniques, alongside a national peer network. A common survey and progress check-ins help campuses identify what works.
