How to Form an FLC
The FCTL supports the creation of new FLCs and provides resources to facilitators to promote the success of their communities of practice.
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Selected FLCs receive a budget of $2000 per semester.
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Primary FLC facilitators receive a stipend of $750 per semester.
Planning an FLC
FCTL Support for FLCs
FLC Proposal Requirements
- FLC Name
- Facilitator(s) Name(s)
- FLC Duration
You may elect to facilitate the FLC for one semester or for a full year.
- Abstract (100-150 words).
Provide a brief description of the community that can be used for marketing the group.
- Goal(s).
Goal-setting is a key activity within FLCs. Each member is encouraged to set their own individual goals, and group goal setting is encouraged. However, when planning the FLC, each facilitator should set broad measurable goal(s) for the group as a whole to set the direction of the community. For example, participation in a community may increase awareness of a topic/issue, change a teaching practice, increase collaboration, impact the university community, etc...
- Meeting plan
The meeting plan should include dates, times, and session topic/outcomes. The plan should include a minimum of 4-5 sessions per semester with a minimum of 10 contact hours spread across the semester.
- Resources & Materials
Each FLC receives a budget of up to $2000 per semester to support the community. The FCTL will take care of the details, but please include information about books, supplies, materials, etc. that you will need for the group. If you would like to provide catering, please indicate: breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks.
- Evaluation
Please provide your plan for assessing the progress of the community towards meeting the FLC goal(s). Review the FLC goal(s), and describe how and when you will measure the community progress. You might think about what data you will need to gather and how/when you will obtain the data. Will you include a pre-/post- survey question, use observational techniques, collect responses to reflective questions, etc...
- Deliverables to demonstrate evidence of FLC impact. Please provide a description of deliverables which may be generated by the group to communicate the evidence of impact of your FLC on the university, faculty, and/or students.
Submitting the FLC Proposal Form
Form a New FLC

What happens after I submit my idea for an FLC?
If your idea for an FLC is accepted, we will schedule a planning meeting to provide additional information and support to facilitators.
Important Timelines & Deadlines
June 1, 2023 | Deadline: FLC Proposals for Fall |
June - August | Fall FLC Registration Period |
August 25, 2023 | Fall FLC Facilitator Coffee |
August - December | Fall FLCs in Session |
October 15 | Deadline: FLC Proposals for Spring |
November 1 | Notification of proposal status |
November | Spring FLC Facilitators Coffee |
November - January | Spring FLC Registration Period |
January - May | Spring FLCs in Session |
March 15, 2024 | Deadline: FLC Proposals for Fall |
April 1, 2024 | Notification of proposal status |
May, 2024 | Fall FLC Facilitators Coffee |
May - August, 2024 | Fall FLC Registration Period |