The Physical Sciences Faculty in Inclusive Teaching (PS FIT) Fellows Program is a partnership between the Division of Physical Sciences and the Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences (CEILS), with support from the Faculty Forward Initiative at UCLA’s Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. The PS FIT Fellowship provides a facilitated community to support you in making evidence-based, sustainable, and iterative changes in your classroom, creating more inclusive and effective courses, fostering a sense of community, reducing equity gaps, and ultimately working to become change agents within your departments.
The PS FIT Fellows program will award $1000 in funds (can be used for research supplies, conference travel, classroom enhancements, etc) to qualifying faculty who take the time to make their courses more effective, inclusive and equitable. It is also an opportunity to be proactive in planning and designing your course and to do so with a supportive group of instructors and facilitators.
Who is eligible to receive $1000 and become a PS FIT Fellow?
Physical Sciences Faculty (senate and non-senate) who will be teaching in the 2024-2025 academic year and want space and time to discuss ideas with peers.
Participating in the initiative involves three steps:
(1) By Sept 3rd, complete a short application
(2) Sep. 19 + 20, 9am – 3pm, attend the CEILS Annual Faculty Workshop, which will introduce you to topics and resources. (Email shaked@ceils.ucla.edu if you’ve already attended this workshop.)
(3) Attend four lunchtime learning communities throughout the quarter. Learn more about the program expectations here.