College Professor Training Program

     The Department of Political Science at Miami University recognizes that the college professors of the twenty-first century will need more complete and diverse training than in the past.  Accordingly, the Department has created a College Professor Training Program designed to familiarize its Ph.D. students with all aspects in the life of a university.  This program supplements the instruction students receive in their substantive seminars and provides the opportunity to learn about the many duties that are expected of college professors outside of classroom and research activities.  By participating in the College Professor Training Program, Miami students significantly enhance their appeal to colleges and universities and increase the probability of obtaining jobs and getting promotions once they are employed.

     The College Professor Training Program includes activities in seven areas of university life: teacher training, recruitment and retention, student life, diversity training, administration, supplementary instruction aids, and program design.  While all activities are voluntary, students seeking careers in higher education are strongly encouraged to participate.  A sample of some of the activities in the program is found below.

Teacher Training

     *Coursework in Teaching Political Science to Undergraduates

     *Mentor Program to Train Students for Independent Teaching

     *Independent Undergraduate Teaching Opportunities

     *Graduate Student Colloquia Presentations

     *Participation in the Lilly Conference on College Teaching

     *Community for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) Seminars

Supplementary Instructional Aids

     *Workshop on Teaching Writing to Undergraduates

     *Workshop on Study Abroad Opportunities and Internships

     *Workshop on the Model U.N. and other Simulations

     *Workshop on Legal Issues in Higher Education

     *Workshop on the Internet and Instruction

     *Workshop on the use of Movies in Teaching

Program Design

     *Participate in Graduate Program Review Committee

     *Assist with Surveys of College and University Programs

     *Assist in Establishing Course Syllabus Banks

Diversity Training

     *Participate in Diversity Workshop Planning

     *Participate in Diversity Workshops

     *Assist in Recruiting Minority Students

Administration

     *Participate in Conference Planning

     *Coursework in the School of Education

Student Life

     *Participate in Dorm Counselor Training Sessions

     *Workshop on Locating Enrichment Speakers

     *Sponsoring Student Clubs

     *Planning New Student Orientation Programs

Recruitment and Retention

     *Workshop by the Admissions Office

     *Coursework in the School of Education