About F2P2
Benefits

Benefits to Graduate Students, Professional Students and Postdocs:

• Develop skills in teaching and learning
• Become familiar with the missions and operations of various kinds of universities and colleges
• Develop a richer understanding of faculty roles and responsibilities by working with faculty and peer mentors
• Prepare materials for a teaching portfolio and webpage in preparation for the job market
• Explore technological initiatives used in higher education for research and teaching
• Collaborate with peers and faculty

Benefits to Departments and Programs:

• Enhanced recruitment of excellent graduate students
• Enhanced competitiveness for graduate students and postdocs on the job market
• Graduate students and postdocs who are "teaching ready" when they enter the job market
• Future faculty who are more aware of missions and governance of colleges and universities
• Opportunities for faculty to mentor F2P2 participants in teaching, research, and service
• Increased dialogue among faculty, students, and postdocs
• Participation in a national initiative to prepare future faculty

Additionally, participants will earn a Graduate Teaching Certificate awarded by the Graduate School when they have completed all activities and required products.