Take advantage of the Student/Faculty Enrichment Fund

The Student/Faculty Enrichment Fund encourages faculty to host voluntary, out-of-class social gatherings with students whom they are teaching.

Research on student learning has repeatedly substantiated the fact that the most effective educational environment for college students is one in which there is meaningful interaction between faculty and students in settings outside the traditional classroom. Regular out-of-class interaction enhances the collegiate experience by allowing students to develop meaningful relationships with instructors who play significant roles in their lives at the university.

Several of your colleagues use the fund with great results. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs has received excellent feedback from faculty who express that these events enrich the experience for both instructor and student and result in a noticeable increase in student engagement in the classroom.

We are pleased to be able to continue to offer a per-student reimbursement amount of $10, with $500 being the maximum expenditure allowed per gathering.

Please note that the reimbursement process has significantly changed this year with the implementation of the UGA Financial Management System. Further instructions are provided via the link below.

There are ample funds remaining for your use this semester, but your immediate response is requested. Please visit OVPSA’s website to review the guidelines and procedures and submit a request for approval at your earliest convenience.

We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity and appreciate your efforts to enhance the student experience at UGA.