Distinctive Features of the Teaching Fellows Program at UNC Charlotte

At UNC Charlotte, the Teaching Fellows Program fosters scholastic achievement and professional leadership through personal attention and enrichment experiences. Teaching Fellows participate in special activities that complement their involvement in the regular teacher education program. UNC Charlotte's Teaching Fellows Program features a variety of exciting enrichment experiences:

• Activities designed to build leadership abilities
• Retreats focused on interpersonal and team building skills
• Community service projects
• Seminars on relevant and timely educational issues and trends
• Cultural events and multicultural activities
• Opportunities to participate in the Honors College and University Honors Program
• Early and continuous field experiences in public schools
• Paid summer teaching internships
• Teaching Fellows also enjoy housing in the Honors dormitory and priority registration for classes.

UNC Charlotte Teaching Fellows Program Mission Statement:

The UNC Charlotte Teaching Fellows Program attracts distinguished, dedicated, and diverse scholars with the purpose of developing excellent teachers through enriched opportunities for scholarship, cultural, and community experiences; thus shaping committed leaders, collaborative partnerships, and supportive networks throughout the campus and local community.

UNC Charlotte Teaching Fellows Program Vision Statement:

The Teaching Fellows Program at UNC Charlotte aspires to be North Carolina's most energetic, collaborative, self-directed, and responsive program for recruiting and developing visionary teacher leaders who are committed to a long-term profession in education. The goal of the Teaching Fellows Program is to strive for continuous improvement to become a model teacher preparation program. The Teaching Fellows Program at UNC Charlotte will be known especially for leadership in academic excellence and cultural enrichment. The Program claims to have a special responsibility to graduate effective teachers who are dedicated to improving the status and perception of the teaching profession.

UNC Charlotte Teaching Fellows Program 2010-11 Annual Report

UNC Charlotte Teaching Fellows Program 2009-10 Annual Report

2010 Five-Year Evaluation Report