Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:59 PM - 11:59 PM
Apply to join the Engaged Teacher-Scholar (ETS) program for evidence-based explorations of teaching and learning.
In the ETS Program, faculty develop and implement an inquiry project focused on a self-selected element of their teaching and/or learning. As a learning community, faculty meet during the program to expand their knowledge base, support progress on their projects, and connect with colleagues. Faculty projects are expected to result in a scholarly product.
This year, the ETS Program will focus on self-study, i.e., the systematic inquiry of one’s teaching practices and beliefs (for more information, see Louise, Drevdahl, Purdy, & Stackman’s article "Advancing the Scholarship of Teaching Through Collaborative Self-Study." Faculty accepted into the program will develop a self-study project to be implemented in the spring semester. Faculty will receive up to $300 to support their scholarly work.
In the fall, accepted faculty will meet for an orientation to the program. This online 1-hour meeting will take place on Thursday, November 6, or Friday, November 7 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; the meeting time will be determined after acceptance. Spring meeting days/times will be scheduled at this orientation meeting; spring meetings will be held face-to-face on a bi-weekly basis.
Please note:
- Attendance is required for all program meetings.
- Faculty must notify their AUH about their interest in the program prior to completing an application.
An online information session will be held on October 20 (4:00 - 4:30 p.m.). This session will address expectations of the ETS Program, the program’s focus on self-study, and any questions from attendees.
Register by Monday, October 20, 12:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Melanie Shoffner, COE & CFI
Genre: Faculty Learning Community
Program Outcomes
- Advancing a scholarly project
- Developing new scholarly skills
- Creating a community with colleagues
- Supporting a scholarly agenda
Application Questions: (QuestionPro Survey)
- Name
- JMU Email
- Title
- College
- Department
- Please confirm that you have notified your AUH about your application to the ETS Program.
- Briefly explain your interest in the CFI Engaged Teacher-Scholar Program.
- What experience (if any) do you have with scholarship focused on issues of teaching and learning?
- What issue(s) of your own teaching/learning are you interested in exploring in the spring semester?
- How might participation in a learning community focused on teaching/learning support your scholarly progress?
- Please provide an estimate of your availability (e.g., days/times) for face-to-face meetings in the spring semester.
- Please confirm that you can attend an online orientation meeting held between 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on either Thursday, November 6, or Friday, November 7.
Apply by Wednesday, October 29, at 11:59 p.m.
CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.
We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.