Knox college Faculty Development

Faculty Grants Support This web page provides a wide range of information about grant opportunities as well as advice on applying for grants.
National Teaching and Learning Forum: Excellent bi-monthly teaching newsletter to which Knox has an on-line subscription. To access issues, go to the website and click on "current issues" in the middle of the page; we have access to issues going back a year or two.
NITLE The National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education. Knox is a member of this collaborative endeavor. More information on the Technology page.
Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) Knox is one of 13 members of this consortium of liberal arts colleges. It offers a variety of faculty development opportunities, through its off-campus programs and a variety of conferences.
Great Lakes College Association (GLCA) A consortium like the ACM, consisting of 12 schools in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
Tomorrow's Professor An e-mail list run by Richard Reis of Stanford University with bi-weekly postings of essays and excerpts on a variety of issues in higher education.
Midwest Faculty Seminars Weekend seminars held at the University of Chicago, open to faculty at colleges in the midwest.
Club Quarters A great place to stay in Chicago and elsewhere; discounted weekend rates for Knox faculty and staff.

National organizations for higher education

The American Association for Higher Education The AAHE supports programs to enhance faculty careers, primarily in the areas of teaching and assessment.
The American Council on Education
The Association of American Colleges and Universities An organization devoted to keeping liberal learning at the forefront of institutional purpose and educational practice
American Association of University Professors
College and University Work/Family Association An organization that seeks to facilitate the integration of academic careers with family and personal life.
Council on International Educational Exchange: International Faculty Development Seminars
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)
Science Service Founded in 1921, Science Service has pursued its mission to advance public understanding and appreciation of science. A non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, Science Service has encouraged students, parents, teachers, and communities to explore the vast world of science.