American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges
Headquarters: Southwest Tennessee Community College . 5983 Macon Cove . Memphis, TN 38134

General Information

Eligibility/Costs/Deadlines

Fellows Application Materials

Administrator's Materials

Sample Program

Project Leadership

Fellows

Informational Flyer

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

 I don't understand the phrase "…the 2008-2009 academic year will be the first, second or third year of their first full-time, renewable position…"

AMATYC Project ACCCESS is designed to serve faculty who are in their first three years of permanent, full-time employment at a community college.   You are eligible provided this is your first full-time, permanent appointment at a community college and the position commenced no earlier than Fall Term 2006.

 
I've taught part time at a community college for several years, but just recently got a tenure-track position.  Am I eligible?

There is no limit on the number of years you may have spent as a part-time or adjunct professor.  The three year limit refers only to full-time, permanent positions.

 
I've been a full time, tenured teacher at the high school level for more than three years, and have taught a lot of the courses that are taught at a two year college.  Am I eligible?

If your full-time position was at an institution other than a community college, then you are still eligible.  Teaching time spent at high schools or baccalaureate granting institutions does not count against the three year limit.

 
Application Process

 By when do I need apply?

Completed applications are due May 1, 2008.

 
What do I have to do to apply?

A complete application consists of a cover sheet, one-page vita, personal statement, and a letter of support from the appropriate college administrator.  TWO copies of the application materials in hard copy form must be received by the application deadline.  In addition, an electronic copy of both the personal statement and the vita is required.

 
What should I include in my one-page vita?

An important role of your one-page vita is to tell us your education and employment history in a succinct format so that we don't have to piece it together from your personal statement.  This helps in determining if you meet the eligibility requirements for AMATYC Project ACCCESS.  In addition, we're interested in whatever else you consider important – leadership experience, professional affiliations, etc.

 
What are you looking for in my personal statement?

Your two-page (maximum) personal statement is an opportunity for you to tell us a bit about yourself, what is important to you, and how you view your role as a teacher and professional.  Broad philosophical statements are most helpful when accompanied by concrete illustrations and examples. 

What are you looking for in the letter of support from my institution?

Since we don't want Fellows to drop out of the program due to a lack of  professional development funds, the first thing we look for in the letter of support is a firm and clearly-stated institutional commitment to pay that portion of the applicant's  expenses that are not covered by AMATYC Project ACCCESS.  We also are interested in knowing how the applicant's participation in AMATYC Project ACCCESS would contribute to the department's goals and about its potential effect on the department as a whole.

 
When will I learn if I've been accepted?

We will contact all applicants no later than June15^th.  On your application cover sheet, please give us both a mailing address and a working e-mail address.  If you'll be away from home in June, be sure to give us secondary contact information.  Then please check your e-mail regularly during June.   

 
Once I get an acceptance letter does that mean I'm all set?

NO.  In order to assure inclusion in the program, we need to hear back from you, accepting the terms of your appointment, by July 1^st.  Due to deadlines for conference registration and housing, if we don't hear from you by July 1^st you will likely lose your spot.

 Participation

 I want to participate in AMATYC Project ACCCESS but previous commitments mean I will need to miss a half day of the first AMATYC conference.  That's okay isn't it?

Unfortunately, the program is very integrated, and missing any component, be it part of an AMATYC conference or part of the other conference you choose to attend (AMATYC affiliate meeting, MAA Section meeting, or NCTM regional meeting), is not permitted.  Although we understand that last minute emergencies do occur, you should not schedule anything that will prevent you from attending all Project ACCCESS activities.

 
When does AMATYC Project ACCCESS begin?

Conversations through a dedicated electronic network will begin by early August, 2008.  Your first AMATYC Project ACCCESS meeting is the AMATYC conference in Washington, D. C.  The first official ACCCESS session there takes place on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 beginning about 6 p.m.  You'll need to plan your arrival so that you can participate in this session.

Can my spouse come to the AMATYC conferences with me?

 AMATYC Project ACCCESS activities at the national AMATYC conferences leave little free time to spend with spouses, friends, children, or even other math colleagues.   In addition, we have a "Fellows only" policy for attendance at ACCCESS program elements, meals and sponsored social activities, so coming with a spouse is very problematic.

 Costs and Benefits

 How much does AMATYC Project ACCCESS cost?

There are no direct costs to Fellows for participation in Project activities.  Costs associated with attending the three required meetings are shared by the Project and the Fellow's college. 

What costs does AMATYC Project ACCCESS cover?

For the two national AMATYC meetings in Washington, D.C. (2008), and Las Vegas, Nevada (2009), , AMATYC Project ACCCESS will pay for Conference Registrations and AMATYC Membership,  Project ACCCESS workshops, and some meals.    Additional funding is available for travel and lodging for the Washington, D.C. Conference.  Please see the Eligibility/Cost/Deadlines page for details.

 
About how much will this cost my college?

Each Fellow's college is expected to cover additional travel expenses, lodging and meals not provided during the ACCCESS program or the AMATYC Conference.  It is estimated that this will be a commitment of approximately $1500.

 
In addition,AMATYC Project ACCCESS Fellows participate in an electronic network with each other and with a distinguished group of mathematics educators for the duration of the Project.  Less concrete, but no less valuable, Fellows become part of an energetic, talented group of colleagues that can serve as a resource throughout their career.