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ExCeL Faculty Champion Program

What is an ExCeL Faculty Champion?

ExCeL Faculty Champions are full-time faculty members at 91视频who advocate for the career readiness of students through leadership and training. Faculty Champions serve a one-year (academic year) term and:

• Implement career readiness modules and materials into their courses in alignment with the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).
• Facilitate an ExCeL Community of Practice (CoP) focused on
  
  

Becoming a Faculty Champion

Faculty Champions can be nominated by academic department chairs for programs officially affiliated with the QEP or apply independently to start an ExCeL Community of Practice. Applicants must have chair endorsement.

Eligibility

• Full-time faculty member at USF
• Relevant course(s) taught during the Fall and Spring semesters
• Commitment to the ExCeL objectives
• Endorsement from department chair

Responsibilities of Faculty Champions

As a Faculty Champion, you will be expected to:

• ExCeL Modules: Embed Career Readiness modules into your courses (including Career Navigator series, syllabus statements, and Canvas outcomes).
• Training: Participate in the Faculty Champion Spring Institute Training and Fall Workshop.
• Facilitate CoP: Establish and lead an ExCeL CoP, either within your department or an interdisciplinary group.
  • Facilitate monthly CoP meetings throughout the academic year.
• Data Collection: Report progress on objectives and outcomes gained from embedded ExCeL modules to the QEP team each semester.
• Best Practices: Nominate outstanding students and employers for recognition.
• Recognition: Attend the annual recognition event.

Compensation

• $1,000 stipend
• Opportunity to serve as a Guide to an ExCeL CoP after completing the term.

Benefits of Becoming a Faculty Champion

• Leadership Opportunity: Take on a peer leadership role in promoting career readiness.
• Recognition: Be recognized as an advocate for career readiness in the classroom.
• Professional Development: Access training to enhance your teaching and leadership skills.
• Data to support ROI: Access to ExCeL data for programs and classes
• Networking & Mentorship: Collaborate with peers and mentors across departments.
• Impact: Play a direct role in student success and contribute to a university-wide strategic priority.
• Financial Support: Receive a stipend for your efforts.
   

What are ExCeL Communities of Practice (CoP)?

ExCeL Communities of Practice (CoP) are collaborative groups where faculty/staff members (5-15 members) share best practices, develop strategies, and exchange resources to integrate career-readiness skills and elements of ExCeL into their curriculum. CoPs are led by Faculty Champions and through ongoing discussions and peer support, they work together to enhance student career preparedness and align coursework with industry expectations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Explorers: Engaging  in the Develop segment of the . Explorers are all faculty, instructors, and staff with interest in advancing student career readiness or collaborating with peers.

Champions: Champions lead their ExCeL Community of Practice by example. They are faculty members who are infusing career readiness into their courses. They will also facilitate the monthly activities of the communities. Training with the Center for Career & Professional Development and Innovative Education will prepare Champions for all the aspects of this role.

Guides: As selected and invited by the community Guides are experienced former champions, career educators, academic advisors or even industry leaders who provide expertise in the focus area of the used as a framework in the QEP. They support the communities through mentorship, administrative support, or industry perspectives.

Get Involved

If you're interested in becoming a Faculty Champion or participating in an ExCeL Community of Practice, apply now or contact us for more information.