Student Partners Program
The call for projects and student applications for Fall/Winter 2021-22 are now closed.
Please check back in January 2022 for the Summer 2022 call.
Key Dates for Fall / Winter 2021-22 Call
- Call for projects: May 3rd – May 28th
- Review of projects: June 1st – June 18th
- Notified if project is successful: July 6
- Call for students: July 6th – July 23rd
- Students notified by: August 27th
- Summer 2021 projects begin: September 7th
Overview
The Student Partners Program (SPP) provides undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to participate as partners with faculty, instructors and staff on projects that contribute to the enhancement of teaching and learning at McMaster.
The SSP was developed in 2013 in collaboration with the Arts & Science program. Since then the MacPherson Institute has engaged with students who are interested in pedagogical research and innovation by providing opportunities to contribute to activities such as: design and development of new courses, creation of resources for faculty and students, and collaboration with staff and faculty partners on research projects related to teaching and learning.
Several students have also co-authored research articles and conference presentations related to their work, co-facilitated at our International Institute on Students as Partners, or served as reviewers or co-editors for the International Journal for Students as Partners, which is housed at McMaster.
Funding
The Student Partner’s Program operates on an award-based model. Funds awarded and distributed up to a maximum of $2000 per project (to fund Student Partner hours). Project funds are transferred to the project lead and are held in departmental accounts.
Hiring
Student hiring is completed by the faculty/staff partner’s department. Student Partners are hired two times a year—typically in May and September.
Call for submissions
The MacPherson Institute continues to issue Calls for Projects, review submissions against SPP criteria and advertise projects to students.
Learn more: Student Partners Program Grant Terms – Fall/Winter 2021-22.
Information Box Group
Interested in Getting Involved?
For more information about becoming involved, please see the Student Partners Program Guidebook.
Engaging Students as Partners in Learning and Teaching
Peter Felten discusses the importance of student engagement in learning.
"Students as Partners"
A video featuring Mick Healey, The Humboldt Distinguished Scholar in Research Based Learning.
Student Partners Program Network Events
The MacPherson institute has expanded its program of events to support students and faculty who are engaged in partnership work across campus. The program continues to offer specific support to projects funded through the Student Partners Program, such as research skills, project meetings, and an annual symposium. Through the expanded program, MacPherson will be offering events to the wider McMaster community who have an interest in the research and practice of partnerships in teaching and learning. New events will include journal groups to discuss the scholarship of partnership, project development workshops, an expert speaker series, and support for publishing work in this area.