ǧÃŬAV

Participants in the May Symposium Program attend a five-day symposium from May 19-23, 2025, on the University of Georgia Athens campus. Selected faculty will receive hotel accommodations and meals during the program. Please check with the .

The 2025 May Symposium, "Artificial Intelligence in the Holistic Classroom," will offer the opportunity to work with experts to experiment with AI, craft classroom activities and homework, and explore bias and ethical issues around AI in higher education.

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. To be considered, please email CTLL that you are interested in the Symposium. If selected, be prepared to provide the following for application process. Nominees are selected based on the following criteria:

• Letter explaining your interest in attending the May symposium on AI in the holistic classroom (300 words maximum)
• Teaching statement, including thoughts on how AI might affect your teaching (400 words maximum)
• Current CV

Application Deadline

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Roger Runquist (678-717-3628 or roger.runquist@ung.edu).

The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus.

Dates for the 2025-2026 Academic year are:

• September 3-5, 2025
• October 8-10, 2025
• November 5-7, 2025
• February 4-6, 2026
• March 11-13, 2026
• April 8-10, 2026

Note: this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences.

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals. Lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program. Please check with the .

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. To be considered, please email CTLL that you are interested in the Symposium. If selected, be prepared to provide the following for application process. Nominees are selected based on the following criteria:

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement
• A one-to two-page description of the course or project that will be the focus of the fellowship year (see )

Application Deadline

Friday, November 15, 2024, at 5 p.m.

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Roger Runquist at (678-717-3628 or roger.runquist@ung.edu).

Participants in the Spring Symposium Program attend a five-day symposium from May 19 - 23, 2024, on the University of Georgia Athens campus. Selected faculty will receive hotel accommodations and meals during the program. Please check with the .

The 2024 Spring Symposium, "Artificial Intelligence in the Holistic Classroom," will offer the opportunity to work with experts to experiment with AI, craft classroom activities and homework, and explore bias and ethical issues around AI in higher education.

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The application for the is now available.

• Letter explaining your interest in attending the May symposium on AI in the holistic classroom (400 words maximum)
• Teaching statement, including thoughts on how AI might affect your teaching (400 words maximum)
• Current CV

Application Deadline

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Roger Runquist (678-717-3628 or roger.runquist@ung.edu).

The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus.

Note: this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences.

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals. Lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.

Dates for the 2024-25 Academic Year Symposia, more details to come. Please check UGA's G for updates.

Note: This opportunity is based on last year’s application. Program details are pending from the Institute for Higher Education. We will work to notify any applicants on a case-by-case basis if changes are required.

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The application for the is now available.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement
• A one-to two-page description of the course or project that will be the focus of the fellowship year (see )

Application Deadline

Monday December 4, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Roger Runquist at (678-717-3628 or roger.runquist@ung.edu).

Participants in the Summer Symposium Program attend a two-week symposium on the University of Georgia campus. Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals. Lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.
 

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The application for the  is now available.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One-to-two-page teaching philosophy statement
• A one-to two-page description of the course or project that will be the focus of the fellowship year ()

Application Deadline

Monday, November 7, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Roger Runquist (678-717-3628 or roger.runquist@ung.edu).

The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus.

Note: this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences. 
Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals. Lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program. 

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The application for the  is now available.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement
• A one-to two-page description of the course or project that will be the focus of the fellowship year ()

Application Deadline

Monday December 5, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Roger Runquist at (678-717-3628 or roger.runquist@ung.edu).

The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus.

Dates for the 2021-2022 Academic year are:

• September 7-9, 2022
• October 5-7, 2022
• November 9-11, 2022
• February 8-10, 2023
• March 8-10, 2023
• April 5-7, 2023

Note that this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences. 

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals. Lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program. 

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The  is now available.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement
• A one-to two-page description of the course or project that will be the focus of the fellowship year (see )

Application Deadline

Friday, December 3, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Roger Runquist at (678-717-3628 or roger.runquist@ung.edu

The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus.

Dates for the 2021-2022 Academic year are:

• September 1-3, 2021
• October 6-8, 2021
• November 3-5, 2021
• February 2-4, 2022
• March 2-4, 2022
• April 6-8, 2022

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The   is now available.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement

Application Deadline

Monday, November 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Lindsay Linsky, Interim Assistant Director, CTLL (catherine.linsky@ung.edu) or Rebecca Johnston, Associate Director, CTLL (rebecca.johnston@ung.edu).

Governor's Teaching Fellows Summer Symposium Program 2022

Participants in the Summer Symposium Program attend a two-week symposium on the University of Georgia campus. 

Dates for Summer 2022 (Two weeks) are:

• May 16-20, 2022
• May 23-27, 2022

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals. Lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The application for the  is now available.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One-to-two-page teaching philosophy statement
• A one-to two-page description of the course or project that will be the focus of the fellowship year (see )

Application Deadline

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Roger Runquist (678-717-3628 or roger.runquist@ung.edu).

Summer Symposia (2020) and Academic Year Symposia (2020-2021) 

Participants in this program attend a two-week symposium on the University of Georgia campus. 

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals. Lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). Please fill out the  and address documents to GTF Nominations Committee.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement

Application Deadline

Friday, November 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Lindsay Linsky (catherine.linsky@ung.edu or 678-717-2286) or Michael Rifenburg (michael.rifenburg@ung.edu or 706-867-2958).

The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus.

Dates for the 2020-2021 (Academic Year) are:

• September 2-4, 2020
• September 30 - October 2, 2020
• November 4-6, 2020
• February 3-5, 2021
• March 3-5, 2021
• March 31 - April 2, 2021

Note that this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences.

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals. Lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program. 

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The  is now available.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement

Application Deadline

Monday, December 2, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Lindsay Linsky (catherine.linsky@ung.edu or 678-717-2286) or Michael Rifenburg (michael.rifenburg@ung.edu or 706-867-2958).

Summer Symposia (2019) and Academic Year Symposia (2019-2020) 

Deadlines for application are as follows:

2019 Summer Symposium Program: Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 5:00 p.m.
2019-2020 Academic Year Symposia Program: Monday, March 4, 2019, 5:00 p.m.

To be considered, please follow the application process outlined below. Nominees are selected based on the following criteria:

• Teaching experience
• Interest in continuing instructional and professional development
• Ability to have an impact on their campus and plan to do so
• Status of full-time, regular faculty

Governor's Teaching Fellows Summer Symposia Program 2019

Participants in the Summer Symposium Program attend a two-week symposium on the University of Georgia campus. 

Dates for Summer 2018 (Two weeks) are:

May 13-17, 2019
May 20-24, 2019

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). Please fill out the  and address documents to GTF Nominations Committee.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement

Governor's Teaching Fellows Academic Year Symposia Program 2019-2020

The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year while also engaging in instructional improvement projects on their home campuses.

Dates for the 2019-2020 (Academic Year) are:

• September 4-6, 2019
• October 2-4, 2019
• November 6-8, 2019
• February 5-7, 2020
• March 4-6, 2020
• April 1-3, 2020

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program. 

Note that this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences. Also, if accepted, faculty members are expected to design instructional methods to ensure coverage of materials. Be sure to share plans with department heads in advance of the semester.

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The application for the 2018-2019 GTF Academic Year Symposia will be posted in February.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Rebecca Johnston (706-867-2830 or rebecca.johnston@ung.edu) 

Summer Symposia (2018) and Academic Year Symposia (2018-2019) 

Deadlines for application are as follows:

2018 Summer Symposium Program: Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
2018-2019 Academic Year Symposia Program: Monday, March 12, 2018, 5:00 p.m.

To be considered, please follow the application process outlined below. Nominees are selected based on the following criteria:

• Teaching experience
• Interest in continuing instructional and professional development
• Ability to have an impact on their campus and plan to do so
• Status of full-time, regular faculty

Governor's Teaching Fellows Summer Symposia Program 2018

Participants in the Summer Symposium Program attend a two-week symposium on the University of Georgia campus. 

Dates for Summer 2018 (Two weeks) are:

May 14-18, 2018
May 21-25, 2018

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). Please fill out the  and address documents to GTF Nominations Committee.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement

Application Deadline

Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Rebecca Johnston (706-867-2830 or rebecca.johnston@ung.edu) or Mary Carney (678-717-3628 or mary.carney@ung.edu).

Governor's Teaching Fellows Academic Year Symposia Program 2018-2019

The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year while also engaging in instructional improvement projects on their home campuses.

Dates for the 2018-2019 (Academic Year) are:

• September 5-7, 2018
• October 3-5, 2018
• November 7-9, 2018
• February 6-8, 2019
• March 6-8, 2019
• April 3-5, 2019

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program. 

Note that this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences. Also, if accepted, faculty members are expected to design instructional methods to ensure coverage of materials. Be sure to share plans with department heads in advance of the semester.

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). The application for the 2018-2019 GTF Academic Year Symposia will be posted in February.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement

Application Deadline

Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 5:00 p.m. (This deadline is offered for informational purposes only. You must submit your application materials by ǧÃŬAV’s internal deadline of Monday, March 12, 2018, 5:00 p.m.)

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Rebecca Johnston (706-867-2830 or rebecca.johnston@ung.edu) or Mary Carney (678-717-3628 or mary.carney@ung.edu).

Summer Symposia (2017) and Academic Year Symposia (2017-2018) 

Deadlines for application are as follows:
2017 Summer Symposium Program:  Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
2017-2018 Academic Year Symposia Program: Friday, February 10, 2017,  5:00 p.m.

To be considered, please follow the application process outlined below. Nominees are selected based on the following criteria:

• teaching experience
• interest in continuing instructional and professional development
• ability to have an impact on their campus and plan to do so
• status of full-time, regular faculty

Governor's Teaching Fellows Summer Symposia Program 2017

Participants in the Summer Symposium Program attend a two-week symposium on the University of Georgia campus. 

Dates for the Summer 2017 (Two weeks) are:

• May 15-10, 2017
• May 22-26, 2017

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program.

Application Process

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement

Application Deadline

Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Rebecca Johnston (706-867-2830 or rebecca.johnston@ung.edu) or Mary Carney (678-717-3628 or mary.carney@ung.edu).

Governor's Teaching Fellows Academic Year Symposia Program 2017-2018

The Academic Year Symposia Program allows participants to attend a three-day symposia held six times over the academic year while also engaging in instructional improvement projects on their home campuses.

Dates for the 2017-2018 (Academic Year) are:

• September 6-8, 2017
• October 4-6, 2017
• November 1-3, 2017
• February 7-9, 2018
• March 7-9, 2018
• April 4-6, 2018

Participants receive a stipend for each day of full participation on campus to assist with travel expenses and meals; lodging is provided by the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program. 

Note that this program requires absences from Wednesday through Friday during three weeks in fall and three weeks in spring. As possible, plan class schedules to minimize absences. Also, if accepted, faculty members are expected to design instructional methods to ensure coverage of materials. Be sure to share plans with department heads in advance of the semester.

Application Process

The University of North Georgia can submit a total of two nominees. This nomination process is being facilitated by the ǧÃŬAV Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL). Please fill out the and address documents to GTF Nominations Committee.

• Letter of nomination from a department head or coordinator
• Letter of intent from the nominee
• Current curriculum vitae
• One to two page teaching philosophy statement

Application Deadline

Friday, February 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the nomination process for ǧÃŬAV, please contact Rebecca Johnston (706-867-2830 or rebecca.johnston@ung.edu) or Mary Carney (678-717-3628 or mary.carney@ung.edu).