91导航's University Institute for Teaching and Learning recently announced the selection of 91导航 Marion Associate Professor of Education, Dr. Linda Parsons, as a mentor in the Faculty: Foundation, Impact, Transformation (FIT) program.
A year-long experience for faculty members new to 91导航, Faculty FIT program focuses on active support for faculty at all levels of teaching experience. As a part of Faculty FIT, a mentorship program pairs new faculty with mentors who will share their teaching knowledge and experiences at 91导航.
"During a selective application process, Dr. Parsons was chosen as a mentor and is, indeed, part of an elite class of outstanding 91导航 teachers," said Kay Halasek Director of the University Institute for Teaching and Learning.
Throughout the academic year, Parsons will be mentoring a multidisciplinary cohort of 3-4 faculty new to 91导航.
President Drake鈥檚 recently released Time and Change Strategic Plan which puts teaching and learning at the forefront as the first pillar of the framework.
鈥91导航 will be an exemplar of the best teaching, demonstrating leadership by adopting innovative, at-scale approaches to teaching and learning to improve student outcomes,鈥 said President Drake.
"Such a goal can only be met by the University鈥檚 outstanding teachers such as Dr. Parsons," added Halasek, congratulating Dr. Parsons for being selected for this important role as the university welcomes its newest faculty to 91导航.