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 experiences of both instructors and students and result in a noticeable increase in student engagement in the classroom.

We are pleased to continue offering a per student reimbursement amount of $10, with $500 being the maximum expenditure allowed per gathering. Please note that the reimbursement process has changed significantly this year with the implementation of the UGA Financial Management System.

There are ample funds remaining for use this semester, but your immediate response is requested. Please visit the Student/Faculty Enrichment Fund webpage 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. Please contact Brandie Pentecost for more information about the Student/Faculty Enrichment Fund.