SUNY Accessibility Advocates & Allies Faculty Fellowship Program Nomination Form

SUNY Accessibility Advocates & Allies Faculty Fellowship Program Nomination Form

To cultivate a culture of access for people with disabilities throughout the SUNY System by developing faculty champions, SUNY will name up to twelve (12) Faculty Fellows to promote and grow accessibility practices in and out of the classroom on their campuses.

This is a term-limited, service-based appointment for the 2025 calendar year; it is not to provide support for individuals to advance their research or scholarship in this field. A direct stipend of $6,000 will be provided to the candidate by SUNY System Administration to account for time beyond their regular workload.

The deadline to submit the application and all supporting documentation is September 30th, 2024, 11:59PM.

Please note: You can start this application and resume later by checking the "Save my progress and resume later" box at the bottom of this page and following the directions.

If you encounter any barriers when filling out this form, please contact Meghan.Martin@suny.edu for assistance.

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Applicant Information
Name: Name: First Last
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Title: Instructor Senior Instructor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Full Professor Other Other
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I confirm I am available and committed to meet virtually throughout the 2025 calendar year on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00am.

I confirm I am available and committed to meet virtually throughout the 2025 calendar year on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00am. Yes, I am available and committed to attending meetings on Tuesdays from 9-10am No, I am not available
I confirm I am available and committed to attend the Fellows Kick Off meeting in-person at SUNY System Administration in Albany, NY January 8-9, 2025. (Travel and expenses to be arranged for/reimbursed by SUNY System)

I confirm I am available and committed to attend the Fellows Kick Off meeting in-person at SUNY System Administration in Albany, NY January 8-9, 2025. (Travel and expenses to be arranged for/reimbursed by SUNY System) Yes, I am available and committed to attend the January 8-9 in-person meeting at SUNY System No, I am not available
Applicant Questions
Summarize your experience with and commitment to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and digital accessibility practices. Please include 3-5 examples of how you have integrated these practices into your teaching. (Maximum of 100 words is allowed per example.)

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Describe how you are uniquely positioned and motivated to take on a leadership role as an accessibility advocate and ally on your campus. Please provide details explaining how your previous experience and accomplishments have prepared you for this work. We encourage you to think about connections you have made on campus through committee work and other institutional activities you have been involved with.
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Describe what you plan to accomplish as a SUNY Accessibility Advocate & Ally Faculty Fellow on your campus. Please outline goals that you have.
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Summarize your professional development activities you have participated in related to Universal Design for Learning (UDL), digital accessibility, inclusive pedagogy, and Diversity, equity, inclusion access and justice (DEISJ). Please highlight specific training you have completed or any certifications you have earned.
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Describe any scholarship or creative activity you have been involved in related to UDL, accessibility, disability, DEISJ, advocacy, or other relevant areas.
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