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The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development is pleased to announce that we are building off of the success of previous years. Once again, instead of our traditional Course Portfolio Working Group (which has been in place since 1994), we are broadening our scope and implementing a [[Teaching Portfolio Working Group]] (TPWG).
The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development is pleased to announce that we are building off of the success of previous years. In 2018, instead of our traditional Course Portfolio Working Group (which was begun in 1994), we broadened our scope by offering a '''Teaching Portfolio Working Group''' (TPWG). This year, we are expanding our vision even further by offering a [[Faculty Portfolio Working Group]]. Members of this working group will develop online portfolios that document and reflect upon all aspects of their work as members of the Xavier faculty.


 
== Rationale ==
== Why a Teaching Portfolio Working Group? ==
* Portfolios provide documented evidence of teaching from a variety of sources—not just student ratings—and provide context for that evidence.
* Portfolios provide documented evidence of teaching from a variety of sources—not just student ratings—and provide context for that evidence.
* The process of selecting and organizing material for a portfolio can help one reflect on and improve one’s teaching.
* Portfolios can also provide evidence of the other areas of our work as faculty members: Scholarship, Service, even Collegiality.
* Portfolios are a step toward a more public, professional view of teaching as a scholarly activity.
* The process of selecting and organizing material for a portfolio can help one reflect on and improve one’s teaching, research, and service.
* Portfolios can offer a look at development over time, helping one see teaching as on ongoing process of inquiry, experimentation, and reflection.
* Portfolios are a step toward a more public, professional view of our work as teacher-scholars.
* Teaching portfolios capture evidence of one’s entire teaching career, in contrast to course portfolios that capture evidence related to a single course.
* Portfolios can offer a look at development over time, helping one see our work as on ongoing process of inquiry, experimentation, and reflection.
(from [https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/teaching-portfolios/])
* Faculty portfolios capture evidence of one’s entire career, in contrast to course portfolios that capture evidence related to a single course.


== What’s the process? ==
== Process ==
 
The FPWG is a two-semester project recommended for faculty at all stages of their careers. The group will meet five times in the fall semester and four times in the second semester. Following the guidelines of Seldin et al.’s (2010) ''The Teaching Portfolio'', meetings will focus on:
The TPWG is a two-semester project recommended for faculty at all stages of their careers. The group will meet five times in the fall semester and four times in the second semester. Following the guidelines of Seldin et al.’s (2010) The Teaching Portfolio, meetings will focus on:
* Structuring the portfolio
* Structuring the portfolio
* Summarizing teaching responsibilities
* Summarizing teaching and service responsibilities
* Articulating one’s approach to teaching
* Articulating one’s approach to connecting teaching, research, and service
* Documenting teaching strategies and methods
* Writing a teaching philosophy
* Articulating a research trajectory
* Documenting teaching strategies, methods, and activities to improve instruction
* Demonstrating student learning
* Demonstrating student learning
* Activities to improve instruction
* Peer observations of teaching
* Continuous improvement plans
* Continuous improvement plans
The outcome of this work is a foundational collection of teaching materials upon which the faculty member can build as he or she goes forward, innovating and experimenting with teaching.
The outcome of this work is a foundational collection of teaching, scholarship, and service materials upon which the faculty member can build as they go forward, innovating and experimenting as they go.
 
== Are there incentives? ==
 
In addition to having a document demonstrating teaching effectiveness, each participant will receive $500 upon the completion of their teaching portfolio.
 
== Who is eligible? ==
 
Proposals may be submitted by any full-time member within the university.  


== How do I apply? ==
== Past Successes ==
Below you can find the links to the portfolios developed by some of our recent participants.
=== 2023/2024 Working Group ===
* [https://sites.google.com/view/jasmin-eugene/home Dr. Jasmine Eugene], Division of Clinical & Administrative Sciences, College of Pharmacy
* [https://sites.google.com/view/timmyma/home Dr. Timmy Ma], Department of Mathematics, College of Arts & Sciences
=== 2024/2025 Working Group ===
* [https://sites.google.com/view/jmorrison/home Dr. Jennifer Morrison], Department of English, College of Arts & Sciences
* [https://sites.google.com/view/j-r-caldwell-jr/home Dr. Jimmy R. Caldwell, Jr.], Division of Education & Counseling, College of Arts & Sciences
* [https://sites.google.com/view/daniella-mascarenhas/home Dr. Daniella Mascarenhas], Department of Political Science, College of Arts & Sciences
* [https://sites.google.com/view/baha-adam/home Dr. Baha Adam], Division of Basic & Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy
* [https://sites.google.com/view/drchrisboldenportfolio/home Dr. Chris Bolden], Department of Biology, College of Arts & Sciences
* [https://sites.google.com/xula.edu/charlesburnette/ Dr. Charles Burnette], Department of Mathematics, College of Arts & Sciences


If you are interested in this opportunity please [https://cat.xula.edu/about/contact submit your application electronically to CAT+FD] by '''4:00 pm, Friday, September 9, 2022'''. Up to ten (10) participants will be accepted.
== Incentives ==
In addition to having a document demonstrating effectiveness as a faculty member, each participant will receive a stipend upon the completion of their teaching portfolio.


== Proposal Requirements and Format ==
== Eligibility ==
Proposals may be submitted by any full-time faculty member of Xavier University of Louisiana.


== Proposal Requirements ==
Please see the [[File:Fpwg.rfp.2025.pdf|Call for Proposals for 2025-2026]] for complete instructions.
# Cover Page should include Your Name, Your Department, Your Signature, and Department Head's Signature
# Cover Page should include Your Name, Your Department, Your Signature, and Department Head's Signature
# Narrative: The narrative should not exceed one single-spaced pages and should address the following points:
# Narrative: The narrative should not exceed one single-spaced page and should address the following points:
#* Biographical statement. Please include a brief biographic statement including your disciplinary background, how long you have been teaching at Xavier, and typical courses you teach.
#* Biographical statement. Please include a brief biographic statement including your disciplinary background, how long you have been teaching at Xavier, and typical courses you teach.
#* Statement of interest. In a brief paragraph, explain why you are interested in participating
#* Statement of interest. In a brief paragraph, explain why you are interested in participating in the Faculty Portfolio Writing Group.
#* Statement of Commitment. Please submit a statement of commitment to fully participate in the activities of the TPWG.
#* Statement of Commitment. Please submit a statement of commitment to fully participate in all activities of the FPWG.

Latest revision as of 07:35, 2 October 2025

The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development is pleased to announce that we are building off of the success of previous years. In 2018, instead of our traditional Course Portfolio Working Group (which was begun in 1994), we broadened our scope by offering a Teaching Portfolio Working Group (TPWG). This year, we are expanding our vision even further by offering a Faculty Portfolio Working Group. Members of this working group will develop online portfolios that document and reflect upon all aspects of their work as members of the Xavier faculty.

Rationale

  • Portfolios provide documented evidence of teaching from a variety of sources—not just student ratings—and provide context for that evidence.
  • Portfolios can also provide evidence of the other areas of our work as faculty members: Scholarship, Service, even Collegiality.
  • The process of selecting and organizing material for a portfolio can help one reflect on and improve one’s teaching, research, and service.
  • Portfolios are a step toward a more public, professional view of our work as teacher-scholars.
  • Portfolios can offer a look at development over time, helping one see our work as on ongoing process of inquiry, experimentation, and reflection.
  • Faculty portfolios capture evidence of one’s entire career, in contrast to course portfolios that capture evidence related to a single course.

Process

The FPWG is a two-semester project recommended for faculty at all stages of their careers. The group will meet five times in the fall semester and four times in the second semester. Following the guidelines of Seldin et al.’s (2010) The Teaching Portfolio, meetings will focus on:

  • Structuring the portfolio
  • Summarizing teaching and service responsibilities
  • Articulating one’s approach to connecting teaching, research, and service
  • Writing a teaching philosophy
  • Articulating a research trajectory
  • Documenting teaching strategies, methods, and activities to improve instruction
  • Demonstrating student learning
  • Continuous improvement plans

The outcome of this work is a foundational collection of teaching, scholarship, and service materials upon which the faculty member can build as they go forward, innovating and experimenting as they go.

Past Successes

Below you can find the links to the portfolios developed by some of our recent participants.

2023/2024 Working Group

  • Dr. Jasmine Eugene, Division of Clinical & Administrative Sciences, College of Pharmacy
  • Dr. Timmy Ma, Department of Mathematics, College of Arts & Sciences

2024/2025 Working Group

Incentives

In addition to having a document demonstrating effectiveness as a faculty member, each participant will receive a stipend upon the completion of their teaching portfolio.

Eligibility

Proposals may be submitted by any full-time faculty member of Xavier University of Louisiana.

Proposal Requirements

Please see the File:Fpwg.rfp.2025.pdf for complete instructions.

  1. Cover Page should include Your Name, Your Department, Your Signature, and Department Head's Signature
  2. Narrative: The narrative should not exceed one single-spaced page and should address the following points:
    • Biographical statement. Please include a brief biographic statement including your disciplinary background, how long you have been teaching at Xavier, and typical courses you teach.
    • Statement of interest. In a brief paragraph, explain why you are interested in participating in the Faculty Portfolio Writing Group.
    • Statement of Commitment. Please submit a statement of commitment to fully participate in all activities of the FPWG.
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