Minimum Qualifications for NEW Applicants
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Teaching a Course with a TBR Designated HIP. Faculty who have been or are currently using the HIP for multiple courses over a sustained period of time are preferred.
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Engagement with TBR Sponsored 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.
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Passionate for Collaborative Learning with Faculty Across Institutions within the TBR System. Faculty who have previous experience mentoring or collaborating with colleagues both within and outside their institution are encouraged to apply.
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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.
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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 learning more about the craft of high impact practices are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
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Attend an orientation program where expectations of the role and an overview of the HIP Initiative at TBR will be covered. (6 hr commitment)
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Host a minimum of 4 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. (4 hr commitment)
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Serve as a resource and point of contact to faculty systemwide who are looking to implement the designated HIP.
Nomination Process
Every October, an online application is made available for NEW and RETURNING applicants. An online application is required for both types of applicants.
For new applications, a letter of support from a senior administrator or a current HIP Ambassador verifying that minimum qualifications are met by the nominee is also required. Recommendation letters should speak to the specific experience of the faculty member in working with HIPs and the faculty member's qualifications to serve as a mentor and advocate to other faculty for the inclusion of HIPs in the curriculum.
Nominations are evaluated by an internal committee for final selection decisions. New Ambassador Applicants have the option to serve a two-year term as long as program requirements are met.
2024 NEW Ambassador Applicants - Due Friday, November 17, 2023
New applicants should fill out the online application form here.
2024 Returning Ambassador Applicants - Due Friday, November 17, 2023
Current HIP Ambassadors who wish to return for a second year, must fill out the online application form here.
Monthly Connection Calls
Upcoming Systemwide HIP Events
HIP/Mindset Campus Speaker Request
Fill out the request form for Dr. Heidi Leming to present on HIP or Mindset topics at your campus convocation, in-service training, or other event in Fall 2024.
HIP Ambassador Class of 2024
T. Parish Akin - First-Year Seminars / Experience
Jessica Rabb - First Year Seminars / Experience + Special Projects
Nashville State Community College
Jessica.Rabb@nscc.edu
615-944-8391
Stuart Lenig - Global Cultural Awareness
Columbia State Community College
slenig@columbiastate.edu
931-540-2877
Winona Christiansen - Global Cultural Awareness
931-462-5211
Sharon Grigsby - Honors Education
Columbia State Community College
sgrigsby@columbiastate.edu
931-540-2771
Jessica Mills - Service Learning
Walters State Community College
Jessica.Mills@ws.edu
423-585-2634 – MBSS 143
Amanda Carr-Wilcoxson - Study Abroad
Pellissippi State Community College
amcarrwilcoxson@pstcc.edu
Angie Wood - Study Abroad + Honors Education
Chattanooga State Community College
angie.wood@chattanoogastate.edu
423-697-2699
Brooks Ziegler - Technology Enhanced Learning
Pellissippi State Community College
bziegler@pstcc.edu
865-981-5317
Elvira Eivazova - Undergraduate Research
Columbia State Community College
eeivazova@columbiastate.edu
931-540-2693
Gracie Rossie - Undergraduate Research
Walters State Community College
gracie.rossie@ws.edu
865-774-5807
Erica Pepper - Work-Based Learning
Zachary Adams - Work-Based Learning
Tennessee Board of Regents
zachary.adams@tbr.edu
615-326-4208
Andrea Green - Ambassador for Collaboration Across HIPs/Special Projects
Motlow State Community College
agreen@mscc.edu
615-220-7947