Characteristics of Successful Applicants:
1.
Desire to work with first year students inside and outside the classroom
2.
Understanding of and appreciation for unique needs of first year students
3.
Ability and willingness to teach outside of an own subject/disciplinary area
4.
Ability and willingness to work with a diverse group of people
5.
Ability and willingness to connect course content to real life contexts
6.
Willingness to be trained in (and have an interest in) Human Well-being topics, concepts & issues
Name of Applicant: _________________________________________________
WIU Email ______________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
Office Phone: ____________________________ Other Phone (e.g., Cell phone): __________________________________
Campus Mail Address: __________________________________________________
Status: ____Faculty, Unit A ____Faculty, Unit B ____Staff ____Other
Date/Year started at Western Illinois University: _______________________
Have you taught FYE courses at WIU before? ____Yes ____No
Have you taught FYE courses at other institutions? _____Yes _____No
If yes, please indicate how many course, name of course(s), times taught and where:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Highest degree obtained: ________ Academic Discipline: ____________________ Institution: __________________________
If you are interested in working with a specific student as a peer mentor, please list (note that when assigning peer mentors, the
FYE Peer Mentor Subcommittee takes the requests of the peer mentors prior to those of instructor): __________________________
Responsibilities/Expectations:
1.
Attend all training and/or informational sessions
2.
Teach at least one section
3.
Collect and report assessment data to FYE assessment and/or leadership committees and other appropriate parties
4.
Adhere to common course syllabus, including utilizing the required common text and WesternOnline; work and communicate with peer mentors at weekly scheduled meetings, plan at least two campus and community explorations for your section(s)
5.
Assist students in being aware of and accessing various University resources
6.
Assist students in being aware of and accessing various University resources
7.
Submit all required reports including but not limited to Early Warning and Final Grade Reports
I agree to abide by the above responsibilities/expectations.
Signature of Applicant _____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Department/Unit Support: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Signature of Supervisor ______________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Date Approved Office): _____________________________________________
IF SELECTED, PLEASE IDENTIFY THE NUMBER OF SECTIONS AND YOUR PREFERRED DAYS AND TIME
TO TEACH: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Submit the following 3 items by February 5, 2016 to Dr. Nancy Parsons, Associate Provost, Sherman Hall 211:
Completed application
Statement of Interest (no more than two double spaced typed pages)
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Please discuss why you are interested in teaching UNIV 100 and describe any special qualifications you bring, including prior experience with first year students
3. Current vita or resume