What is the Honors College Faculty Fellows Program?
Four faculty are selected each year through a brief application process to be designated
as Honors College Faculty Fellows. They have teaching responsibilities in the Honors
College for the year as well as teaching in their home department to complete a 3-3
load. They are also committed to involvement in some of the extra-curricular activities
in the Honors College.
Extra-curricular activities might include presenting a Faculty Talk about your research,
eating lunches with students, attending the graduation luncheon, etc. The Honors College
welcomes programming suggestions and ideas for improving the community for Honors
College students.
Departments are compensated for the faculty member’s time, faculty are given the opportunity
to work almost exclusively with the brightest students on campus, and faculty are
compensated with professional development funding for the one-hour overload they teach.
Responsibilities
Faculty Fellows have the following teaching responsibilities in the Honors College for a year as well as teaching in their home department to complete a 3-3 load.
It is possible to change the balance of hours across the two semesters, perhaps teaching
the one-hour overload in the fall, etc. That would remain to be worked out between
the faculty member, chair of the department, and the Honors College.
Extra-curricular activities might include presenting a Fireside Chat about your research,
eating lunches with students, attending the graduation luncheon, etc. The Honors College
welcomes programming suggestions and ideas for improving the community for Honors
College students.
Interested faculty should consult with the chair of their department to determine
feasibility before submitting an application. Applications can be submitted through
InfoReady at the following link: https://westga.infoready4.com/#
The deadline for applications is December 6, 2019 with notifications being made in early January in time for scheduling fall 2020 classes.
If you have any concerns or questions about the process or requirements, please contact
Janet Donohoe at jdonohoe@westga.edu. If you have technical difficulties with the
application process, please contact Stacey Rowland at srowland@westga.edu.
Faculty Fellows 2019-2020
Lynn Anderson, Ph.D.
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Meet Dr. Lynn Anderson! Anderson began her journey with an undergraduate degree in Humanities focusing on French and German language. She was drawn to a deeper understanding of the French language that led to her earning a Ph.D. in French from Princeton University. She was curious about how French literature conveys enduring messages on what it really means to be human. Anderson has been part of the UWG family since 2008. “I enjoy UWG’s collaborative and enthusiastic learning environment,” says Anderson. Be sure to check out her class on Sexuality and Gender in World Cinema- it happens to be her favorite course to teach. We are thankful for her collaboration with the Honors College. When asked what drew her to the Honors College, she replied, “The opportunity to teach and contribute to extracurricular activities in ways that foster transformative change for honors students.” |
Janet Genz, Ph.D.
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Meet Dr. Janet Genz! Genz got her start in Aquatic Physiology at the University of Miami. She always knew she wanted to be a professor, so making the decision to purse her Doctoral degree in Marine Biology & Fisheries was a no-brainer. Genz has been a vital part of the College of Science & Mathematics at UWG for the past six years. As a true scientist, she is continuously modifying and developing her courses based on the latest research. She finds those courses most beneficial and enjoyable for both herself and her students. “I love teaching students who have interest in making connections between different topics and diving deeply into what they’re studying, and Honors Students fit that description.” |
Lisa Crafton, Ph.D.
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Meet Dr. Lisa Crafton! Did you know Dr. Crafton got her start at then West Georgia College? This English Major always knew she wanted to have a career in teaching others, especially teaching her passion for British Romantic Literature. Crafton has been a staple for the University of West Georgia for over 30 years! Her longevity with the University is a key factor in her ability to build relationships with her students that lasts far beyond graduation day. Dr. Crafton says, “No matter what kind of day I’m having, walking into an Honors class lifts me every time.” She finds so much joy in interacting with young, inquisitive, intellectually curious minds. |
Walter Riker, Ph.D.
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Meet Dr. Walter Riker! Riker began as his journey to Associate Professor of Philosophy here at UWG as an Anthropology major from California State University. He always enjoyed academic life as an undergraduate, never learning for the sake of gaining a job, but for the sake of coming to understand the world better. His curiosity lead to a career in Ethics. Riker joined the team at UWG in 2008. What he loves most about UWG is the feeling of nostalgia for his own undergraduate school- the opportunity to learn and grow a diverse group of students and faculty members. What drew Dr. Riker to a partnership with the Honors College was the opportunity to give back. He enjoys working with “students who want to be challenged, who have dynamic and engaged minds, and who might help construct and flourish in an atmosphere of constructive or productive dissensus.” |
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Lynn Anderson, Ph.D.
Meet Dr. Lynn Anderson! Anderson began her journey with an undergraduate degree in Humanities focusing on French and German language. She was drawn to a deeper understanding of the French language that led to her earning a Ph.D. in French from Princeton University. She was curious about how French literature conveys enduring messages on what it really means to be human.
Anderson has been part of the UWG family since 2008. “I enjoy UWG’s collaborative and enthusiastic learning environment,” says Anderson. Be sure to check out her class on Sexuality and Gender in World Cinema- it happens to be her favorite course to teach.
We are thankful for her collaboration with the Honors College. When asked what drew her to the Honors College, she replied, “The opportunity to teach and contribute to extracurricular activities in ways that foster transformative change for honors students.”
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Janet Genz, Ph.D.
Meet Dr. Janet Genz! Genz got her start in Aquatic Physiology at the University of Miami. She always knew she wanted to be a professor, so making the decision to purse her Doctoral degree in Marine Biology & Fisheries was a no-brainer.
Genz has been a vital part of the College of Science & Mathematics at UWG for the past six years. As a true scientist, she is continuously modifying and developing her courses based on the latest research. She finds those courses most beneficial and enjoyable for both herself and her students.
“I love teaching students who have interest in making connections between different topics and diving deeply into what they’re studying, and Honors Students fit that description.”
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Lisa Crafton, Ph.D.
Meet Dr. Lisa Crafton! Did you know Dr. Crafton got her start at then West Georgia College? This English Major always knew she wanted to have a career in teaching others, especially teaching her passion for British Romantic Literature.
Crafton has been a staple for the University of West Georgia for over 30 years! Her longevity with the University is a key factor in her ability to build relationships with her students that lasts far beyond graduation day.
Dr. Crafton says, “No matter what kind of day I’m having, walking into an Honors class lifts me every time.” She finds so much joy in interacting with young, inquisitive, intellectually curious minds.
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Walter Riker, Ph.D.
Meet Dr. Walter Riker! Riker began as his journey to Associate Professor of Philosophy here at UWG as an Anthropology major from California State University. He always enjoyed academic life as an undergraduate, never learning for the sake of gaining a job, but for the sake of coming to understand the world better. His curiosity lead to a career in Ethics.
Riker joined the team at UWG in 2008. What he loves most about UWG is the feeling of nostalgia for his own undergraduate school- the opportunity to learn and grow a diverse group of students and faculty members.
What drew Dr. Riker to a partnership with the Honors College was the opportunity to give back. He enjoys working with “students who want to be challenged, who have dynamic and engaged minds, and who might help construct and flourish in an atmosphere of constructive or productive dissensus.”