FDIP Interns from Fall 2024 cohort.
Program Overview and Structure
The WVMCCD Faculty Development Internship Program (FDIP) invites you to join in a semester of exciting learning focused on developing educational spaces that are engaging and promote excellence for all students. The key to success with today's population of students from various backgrounds is engaging pedagogy with a focus on accessibility and belonging.
You will receive 60 hours of training and hands-on experience in a community college classroom with a trained faculty mentor during the fall semester.
The FDIP provides a foundation in pedagogy as well as techniques, skills, and best practices for the classroom. The program is designed to give you an understanding of the fundamental theories and skills necessary to be successful in finding and keeping a community college job.
In addition, you will be immersed in campus events and activities to help cultivate and promote understanding of the various responsibilities of community college faculty, staff, and students. Through this paid internship, you will have the opportunity to meet with the College Executive Management Team, Vice Presidents, Department Deans and Chairs, and various other stakeholders that work to support our District's mission, vision, and values.
The Faculty Development Internship Program (FDIP), a paid internship, has proven to be an effective means of providing high quality learning opportunities for faculty interns and enhancing the educational needs of all students.
The Faculty Development Internship Program has two components: (1) 60 hours of community college faculty training and (2) hands-on experience in an educational setting with a faculty mentor during the fall semester. The training content will include:
- Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Theory and Practice
- Effective Teaching/Counseling and Classroom Communication Strategies
- Understanding Different Learning Styles
- Interview Tips and Tricks
Training & Workshops
The program requires interns to attend eight professional development in-person training sessions, which must be completed at either West Valley College or Mission College on the following dates:
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 12 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday, September 2 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday, September 16 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday, October 7 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday, October 21 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday, November 4 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Week of November 17 | Time TBD by your schedule, via ZOOM |
| Tuesday, December 2 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
FDIP Intern Learning Objectives
It may be helpful for you to have a clear understanding of the main objectives for your internship. The three primary learning objectives for FDIP interns throughout the program are:
Excel in student-centered instructional pedagogy, design, and delivery at the community college level
- Learn about accessibility and belonging principles in a community college setting
- Become familiar with the community college student population
- Observe weekly class sessions for one course
- Meet with mentor weekly to discuss student-centered instructional pedagogy/counseling
- Work with mentor to design, develop, and teach lessons
Understand WVMCCD community college culture, students, and institutions.
- Meet division personnel and support staff
- Attend department or division meetings
- Tour the campus
- Become familiar with student resources
- Learn about shared governance and leadership
- Participate in campus committee meetings
- Observe a Senate and/or Curriculum Committee meeting
Understand the community college application, interview, and hiring process.
- Understand the hiring process
- Write a cover letter
- Complete an application
- Write a community college resume and vitae
- Learn where to find job relevant openings
- Practice interviewing skills
FDIP Program Coordination
For questions about hours, pay, program requirements and logistics, and/or to discuss issues:
- Antoinette Conteh
- Executive Director of Human Resources, Employee Relations
- 408-741-2194
- Liza Elish
- Human Resources Specialist, Training & Compliance
- 408-741-2415
Instructional Design and Training Team
For questions about training and instruction, or for ongoing support and/or resources:
- Meg Farrell
- FDIP Mentor Liaison, WVC Communication Studies instructor
- (408) 741-2490
- Michelle Francis
- FDIP Intern Liaison, WVC Child Studies Instructor, TEACH Center Coordinator
- (408) 741-2490