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Open Education Leadership Program Application
Welcome to the application form for the SPARC Open Education Leadership Program 2022-23 cohort. This intensive, two-semester online professional development program empowers academic professionals with the knowledge, skills, and connections to lead successful open education initiatives that benefit students. We look forward to hearing more about your work and ideas.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 6th, 2022 at 11:59pm PDT.
**grace period: form will remain open over the weekend**

Before you begin the application, we recommend reading through the full application form and instructions. We also recommend reviewing our FAQ once more to ensure that you understand the program requirements, eligibility, and tuition: https://sparcopen.org/our-work/open-education-leadership-program/faq

The 2022-23 cohort starts in mid-September 2022 and ends in mid-May 2023. The program is conducted completely online, including virtual attendance at the 2022 Open Education Conference on October 17-20, 2022.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates will be notified on the status of their application by May 20th.  For questions about the program or application process not addressed in our FAQ, please contact Hailey Babb at hailey@sparcopen.org.
About You
Please provide the relevant information about yourself. Note that this form is designed to be completed by the candidate. If you represent an institution seeking to apply for a spot without a specific candidate in mind (e.g. if you have not filled the relevant position), please contact us before completing this form.
First Name *
Last Name *
Job Title *
Institution *
Eligibility Requirements *
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Is your institution a current member of SPARC?
If you're not sure, consult the list here: https://sparcopen.org/who-we-are/members/ 
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Link to More About You *
Please provide a hyperlink (starting with http:// or https://) where we can read more about you. This can be your CV, LinkedIn page, professional bio, ORCID, personal website, or shared file. If your file is shared privately, please ensure access is granted to hailey@sparcopen.org.
Short Answer Questions
These questions help us get to know you better. Please limit your responses to 500 characters or less.
Introduce yourself, please! *
Please provide a short introduction about yourself. Information you might include is your current job, what interests you, and what your background is.
What do you most want to get out of the SPARC Open Education Leadership Program if selected? *
Tell us what motivates you to work on open education and what you are hoping to gain from the program. Also consider addressing how you would put that to work to have a larger impact on open education on your campus and beyond.
What would you most hope to contribute to the 2022-23 leadership cohort if selected? *
Participants consistently tell us that being part of the cohort is one of the most important parts of their experience in the program. Tell us a little about the perspectives, skills, or experiences you would bring to a cohort and how you might seek to contribute to the growth of your peers.
What is a capstone project idea that excites you? *
Part of the program is implementing a capstone project that advances open education. Capstones can be local, state/province-wide, or national in focus, and can address any aspect of open education. Tell us about a project idea you would find exciting to work on. (Note that this DOES NOT need to be your final idea, only a possible one.)
Tuition & Institutional Support Questionnaire
Tuition rates are set to ensure that SPARC can offer this program sustainably. Tuition covers both semesters of the program, and rates below represent a 20% discount off of pre-pandemic rates. Institutions are expected to cover the cost of tuition on behalf of applicants.

SPARC Member Institutions: $1,995 USD / $2,495 CAD
Non-Member Institutions: $2,995 USD / $3,995 CAD

Tuition discounts are available by separate application, which may be requested below. Tuition discount applications must specify at least one of the following criteria: candidate self identifies as BIPOC, candidate is employed by a community college, candidate is employed by a minority-serving institution, or the cost of tuition would be a barrier to participation. Those eligible are encouraged to apply.
Would you like to apply for a tuition discount? *
If you select "Yes" you will be sent an additional form to complete. It is your responsibility to complete the additional form by the application deadline in order to be considered for a discount.
Have you discussed the possibility of applying for the program with your supervisor?
The program is intensive and requires a significant time commitment alongside a full time job. While you are not required to have the support of your supervisor to submit an application, you will be required to confirm their support prior to enrolling if selected. Please let us know if you have already discussed the program with your supervisor, or provide a brief note about when you would plan to do that.
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Are you available to virtually attend the 2021 Open Education Conference on October 17-20?
Attendance at the annual Open Education Conference is a mandatory part of the program. Please confirm that you are available to attend the 2022 conference being held on October 17-20, 2022 as a virtual event. Registration is not included in tuition but we recommend budgeting $75 USD for this.
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Professional Experience
The program is designed to include a range of experience levels with open education and a range of professional academic roles. The diverse range of institutions and experiences in each cohort is one of the most valuable parts of the program according to graduates. These questions help us construct a cohort that includes a diverse range of experiences and perspectives. Just answer as accurately as you can.
Primary profession
Years of work experience in your current profession
How would you rate your level of experience with open education?
The program is designed to include all levels of experience with open education, including those who are completely new to the idea and those who are more experienced and seeking to take their work to the next level. This information will help us understand your particular experience level.
Completely New
Complete Expert
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How much of your time at work do you spend on open education-related activities?
The program is designed to include many different roles and levels of open education activity, having at least some time devoted to open education is important in order to thrive in the program. If this will change between now and the start of the program in September, answer for the expected amount of time you will spend next year. (Note for faculty: teaching a course using OER does not count for the purposes of this question.)
None of It
All of It
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Do you have any other open education-related conference or professional development experience you'd like to highlight? (Optional)
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Additional Comments
Use this space for anything else you'd like to share with us (including any necessary accommodations, etc).
How did you hear about the program? (Optional)
Acknowledgment *
The information collected through this form is covered by the SPARC Privacy Policy. The information will be used for the purpose of evaluation, selection, and notification for the SPARC Open Education Leadership Program.
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