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For some ten years, the Connecticut Community College System has administered a Minority Fellowship Program for qualified individuals interested in beginning or advancing a career in the community colleges.
The Minority Fellowship Program pairs an experienced college professional with a "fellow" for a year-long mentoring experience. The goal of the program is to further diversify the system's professional workforce and to promote community college career opportunities as desirable options for members of minority groups.
The Minority Fellowship Program is jointly sponsored by the Board of Trustees of Community Colleges and the professional staff union: the Congress of Connecticut Community Colleges, AFSCME and AFT.
Applications are accepted January 2nd through July 15th each year.
WHO CAN BE A FELLOW?
Fellows may be either current employees of the system or graduate students who have successfully completed at least six (6) credits of graduate studies. Non-employee fellows receive a stipend in the amount of $3500 per semester. Community college employees are reassigned time from current employment responsibilities.
FELLOWS EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF BENEFITS:
The program offers a superb opportunity to work with and learn from an experienced faculty or staff member, as well as a chance to build relationships with professionals in their field within the community college system. Fellows are exposed to the diverse needs and interests of students enrolled in the community college system.
EXPECTATION OF FELLOWS:
Both teaching and administrative fellows are expected to dedicate nine hours per week to the Minority Fellowship Program.
Teaching fellows generally spend six hours per week in teaching-related activities under the supervision of the mentor. The fellow takes on increased responsibilities as the year progresses. During the second semester, the fellow assists the mentor in teaching a course.
Administrative fellows spend at least six hours per week in structured administrative activity with the remaining time spent on assigned activities such as attending campus orientation activities and participating in college meetings or professional development activities.
SELECTION OF FELLOWS:
There may be up to 13 fellowships -- one on each campus and one in the Chancellor's Office. A Search Committee will review applications to the program and make recommendations to the College President or the Chancellor, as appropriate.
Applicants who strengthen the racial and cultural diversity of the minority fellow registry are encouraged to apply. Current system employee may apply.
All candidates must:
- Be matriculated in or have completed a graduate program
- Have successfully completed a minimum of six credits in graduate studies
- In good faith, be willing to commit to a minimum of one year of employment, if offered a full-time position in the community college system.
Click Fellowship Application for application.
Click MF Program Description for details on the program.
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