How to earn a silver badge
To obtain a Silver status, faculty must update their philosophy of teaching statement (workshops available), have their class peer reviewed, and participate in a Gateway Faculty Community of Practice for one academic year. The Gateway Faculty Community of Practice program adapts collaborative learning strategies to enhance faculty development and to promote improved student learning. Community members meet on a regular basis to develop scholarly projects and best practices around an issue particular to first-year students and the Gateway to Graduation program.