HIP Ambassadors

• Teaching a course with a designated HIP. Faculty who have been or are currently using the HIP for multiple courses over a sustained period of time are preferred.

• Engagement with faculty learning for HIPs. Faculty who have attended one or more of the annual HIP Conferences, participated in TBR sponsored webinars, or have participated in grant sponsored pilot work are preferred.

• Passionate for collaborative learning with faculty across institutions within the TBR System and locally governed institutions (LGIs). Faculty who have previous experience mentoring or collaborating with colleagues both within and outside their institution are encouraged to apply.

• Eager and willing to share professional expertise on the designated HIP with other faculty. Faculty who are excited about the purposeful and intentional implementation of HIPs, have some documented success, and believe in sharing evidence-based practices across institutions are preferred.

• Committed to continuing professional learning on the designated HIP to stay current with best practices. Faculty, regardless of expertise level of HIPs-designated engagements, who are willing to devote time to learning more about the craft of high impact practices are encouraged to apply.

• Attend an orientation program where expectations of the role and an overview of the HIP Initiative at TBR will be covered. (6 hr commitment)
• Host a minimum of 2 virtual faculty convenings a year where faculty who are engaged in and/or interested in implementing the designated HIP share evidence-based practices and network. (2 hr commitment)
• Participate in monthly calls and networking with the HIP Ambassador community of practice. (8 hr commitment)
• Serve as a resource and point of contact to faculty systemwide who are looking to implement the designated HIP.

2026 HIP Ambassador Applicants (TBR community college & TCAT faculty) - Due Friday, November 14, 2025

Open to applicants from TBR community colleges and TCATs.

Applicants should fill out the HIP Ambassador application form.

2026 HIP Pathway Ambassador Applicants (university faculty from LGIs) - Due Friday, November 14, 2025

Open to applicants from Tennessee's locally governed institutions (LGIs).

Applicants should fill out the online application HIP Pathway Ambassador application form.