HIP Ambassador Program (TBR Community College & TCAT Faculty)

Minimum Qualifications

Teaching a course with a designated HIP. Faculty who have been or are currently using the HIP for multiple courses over a sustained period of time are preferred.

Engagement with faculty learning for HIPs. Faculty who have attended one or more of the annual HIP Conferences, participated in TBR sponsored webinars, or have participated in grant sponsored pilot work are preferred.

Passionate for collaborative learning with faculty across institutions within the TBR System and locally governed institutions (LGIs). Faculty who have previous experience mentoring or collaborating with colleagues both within and outside their institution are encouraged to apply.

Eager and willing to share professional expertise on the designated HIP with other faculty. Faculty who are excited about the purposeful and intentional implementation of HIPs, have some documented success, and believe in sharing evidence-based practices across institutions are preferred.

Committed to continuing professional learning on the designated HIP to stay current with best practices. Faculty, regardless of expertise level of HIPs-designated engagements, who are willing to devote time to learning more about the craft of high impact practices are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Attend an orientation program where expectations of the role and an overview of the HIP Initiative at TBR will be covered. (6 hr commitment)
Host a minimum of 2 virtual faculty convenings a year where faculty who are engaged in and/or interested in implementing the designated HIP share evidence-based practices and network. (4 hr commitment)
Serve as a resource and point of contact to faculty systemwide who are looking to implement the designated HIP.
Serve as a HIP Advisory Board member, participating in monthly calls and assisting with planning for the bi-annual teaching and learning conference. (8 hrs commitment)

Nomination Process

Submit the online nomination form and a letter of support from a senior administrator or a current HIP Ambassador verifying that minimum qualifications are met by the nominee. Recommendation letters should speak to the specific experience of the faculty member in working with HIPs and the faculty member's qualifications to serve as a mentor and advocate to other faculty for the inclusion of HIPs in the curriculum.

Recognition & Compensation

Faculty accepted into the 2025 Ambassador cohort will be recognized publicly. At the end of service, each new ambassador will have the choice to either receive $1,500 in professional development funds or a stipend (minus any taxes). Returning ambassadors will have choice of $2,000 in either professional development funds or a stipend.

Nomination Form

Nominations are due by Friday, November 15, 2024.

Institution *

Faculty Name *

Faculty Email *

Which HIP is the faculty member being nominated for? *

If the nominee has interest/expertise in more than 1 HIP (in addition to the HIP selected above), please list those here.

Is the person completing the form the nominee? *

If no, please list the name of the person submitting on behalf of the nominee

If no, please list the email of the person submitting on behalf of the nominee

Is the faculty member a new applicant or a returning HIP Ambassador? *

If selected for the program, you will be compensated with either professional development funds or a direct stipend (minus taxes). Please select your preference here. *

Qualifications

	Yes/No
Has the faculty member taught a course with a TBR designated HIP?	*
Has the faculty member participated in TBR sponsored faculty learning for HIPs	*
Is the faculty member passionate about collaborative learning with faculty across institutions within the TBR system and LGIs?	*
Is the faculty member eager and willing to share professional expertise on the designated HIP with other faculty?	*
Is the faculty member committed to continuing professional learning on the designated HIP to stay current with best practices?	*

Why are you interested in serving as a HIP Ambassador, and what are you hoping to contribute?

Letter of Support *

Please upload a letter of support from a senior administrator or current HIP Ambassador at the home institution verifying that minimum qualifications are met by the nominee. Recommendation letters should speak to the specific experience of the faculty member in working with HIPs and the faculty member's qualifications to serve as a mentor and advocate to other faculty for the inclusion of HIPs in the curriculum. Please upload as a .pdf file in the following format: InstitutionName_NomineeLastName_LetterofSupport
Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

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