The Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning wishes to invite all new faculty to participate in our New Faculty Foundation, Impact, Transformation (FIT) Mentoring Program for the upcoming academic year. The FIT Mentoring Program is a signature program of the Drake Institute. Launched in 2016, the purpose of FIT is to offer an introduction to teaching and the community of teachers at Ohio State, in a welcoming and trusting environment. New faculty can elect to join the FIT program after New Faculty Orientation each August and be placed in a cohort of 3-4 faculty from across the university. Each cohort is assigned to an experienced faculty member known for excellence in teaching and guiding others in teaching. Cohorts meet throughout the academic year, with five required meetings and additional meetings possible. Interested new faculty can learn more by visiting our website.
Upon completion of the FIT Program, participants will obtain our New Faculty FIT Teaching Endorsement, a credential demonstrating professional growth in a particular area of practice. If you are interested in joining the cohort this upcoming year, please complete this registration by Monday, September 2, 2024.