CETL FLC Application-LGBTQ
2013-2014 CETL FACULTY AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
LGBTQ ISSUES
Description and Schedule
Facilitator: Rachel Wexelbaum
Purpose of FLC: The members of this FLC are SCSU faculty, instructional staff, and
other SCSU community members engaged in research on and teaching of LGBTIQ
populations and issues. The purpose of this FLC is to explore theories and practices of
heteronormativity in the attempt to identify heteronormative practices at SCSU. Our long
term goal is to interrupt heteronormativity at SCSU in such a way that will lead to safer,
more inclusive, and more supportive learning environments for everyone.
In 2013-2013, the LGBTIQ FLC will continue and expand upon our work from the
previous year. We intend to conduct focus groups and other activities to determine
student, faculty, and staff perceptions of heteronormativity in order to develop best
practices and exercises to improve campus climate.
Expectations of members:
 Members are expected to meet with the group regularly according to the following
schedule. (Please mark your calendars, if you are applying.)
o Fall Convocation Orientation and Work Session – Thursday, August 22nd ,
2013, 3:00-7:00 pm. (Mark your calendars!)
o Fall 2013 – Work sessions with food every three weeks: Times to be
determined. Tentative Dates: Weeks of September 9, September 30,
October 21, November 18, December 16.
o January Workshops FLC Lunch Retreat – Friday, January 10, 2014,
12:30-4:30 pm (Mark your calendars!)
o Spring 2014 - Work sessions with food every three weeks: Times to be
determined. Tentative Dates: Weeks of January 20, February 10, March 3,
March 24, April 14, May 5.
 Members will present the results of their learning at the Third Teaching and Learning
Fair during Fall Convocation 2013.
Rewards:
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A new energized sense of community with your peer group around work, learning
and food!
Recognition of your work as part of faculty evaluation, tenure, and promotion
processes and staff professional development processes. For faculty, FLCs are
recognized in three areas of the Articles 22 and 25 processes: Teaching,
Research/Scholarship, and Professional Development. Facilitators may also
include FLC work as part of their Service to the University and Community.
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Opportunity to collaborate with your peer group on a conference presentation or
publication.
Additional professional development funds to share your scholarship with your
colleagues at a teaching and learning conference.
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CETL FLC Application-LGBTQ
2013-2014 CETL FACULTY AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
LGBTQ ISSUES
APPLICATION FORM
Instructions: Applications may be filled out electronically and printed to obtain
signatures. Applications should be delivered to the Center for Excellence in Teaching
and Learning Office in Miller Center 310. Review of Applications – On-going until
September 1, 2012.
The facilitator and the CETL Director will jointly select the participants from the
applicant pool. Criteria for selection will include: commitment to student learning,
openness to new ideas, level of interest in and serious commitment to FLC participation,
and potential for contributions to the group. Please keep these criteria in mind as you
complete the application.
1. Name of applicant:
3. Email Address:
4. Department/Office:
5. College/School/Unit:
6. Position:
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Faculty (Check one):
Probationary
Tenured, not fully promoted
Tenured and fully promoted
Permanent, non-tenured
Fixed Term in 2012-2013
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Instructional Staff (Please fill in your title): Title:
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Explain why you would like to participate in the FLC Initiative by addressing all of the
following questions. (Approximate word limit: 250 words per question.)
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What do you believe you can gain from participating in an interdisciplinary
Faculty and Professional Learning Community?
What do you think you can contribute to the group?
What questions or issues about LGBTQ issues are you most interested in? (If you
have found or used research related to the issues or questions, please feel free to
cite the references.)
In which Spring 2013 course are you interested in implementing the ideas from
this experience?
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2013-2014 FACULTY AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
LGBTQ ISSUES
SIGNATURE PAGE
Applicant Signature
If I am selected as a participant in the Faculty and Professional Learning Community on
LGBTQ Issues I agree to participate fully in the FLC’s activities including the readings,
projects, and meetings. I also agree to share the things I learn with faculty outside the
FLC.
Applicant’s Signature
Date
________________________________________________
Name
Department Chair/Director Signature
I endorse the above applicant’s participation in the Faculty and Professional Learning
Community on LGBTQ Issues and will support the implementation of the related
curricular and pedagogical work.
Signature of Applicant’s Department Chair/Director
Date
________________________________________________
Name
Dean/Supervisor Signature
I endorse the above applicant’s participation in the Faculty and Professional Learning
Community on LGBTQ Issues and will support the implementation of the related
curricular and pedagogical work.
Signature of Applicant’s Dean/Supervisor
Date
________________________________________________
Name
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