Research demonstrates that these interactions significantly enhance students\u2019 intellectual growth, independence, interpersonal skills, and overall personal development. The Faculty in Residence (FIR) Program bridges academic and residential life, fostering deeper connections between students and faculty through formal and informal engagements.<\/p>\n
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<\/h3>\nDr. Rich is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work. As an undergraduate student at the University of Georgia, he served as a resident assistant and president of the Zeta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. He was the first Black student elected as president of the Student Government Association where he represented nearly 30,000 student peers. Additionally, he was very active in student clubs, internships, community-based volunteer programs, and intramural sports. As a graduate student, Dr. Rich served as a Graduate Resident Hall Director and developed programs to promote leadership and wellness among diverse students. As a college professor, he is committed to student engagement, inclusion and belonging. His research centers on workplace engagement and inclusion with a focus on Black men in Social Work. Dr. Rich enjoys reading, traveling, time with family and attending sporting events He is a lifelong fan of the Atlanta Falcons, but now embraces the New York sports teams. Dr. Rich looks forward to engaging students to promote their leadership, professional development, self-care and wellness in a supportive and professional setting on campus.<\/p>\n
Dr. Rich has worked as a higher education consultant, licensed School Social Worker, CEO of a large non-profit and community-based leader. He is originally from Georgia and proudly calls New York home now. Dr. Rich holds earned degrees in Social Work, Human Development and Organizational Leadership.<\/p>\n
The FIR Program, sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and facilitated by the Office of Residential Life and Housing, strengthens the integration of academic and co-curricular experiences. The FIR is a live-in faculty member who, while collaborating with Residence Life staff to create an inclusive and dynamic residential learning environment, also maintains their academic responsibilities and contributes to the academic community.<\/p>\n
The FIR plays a crucial role in cultivating a welcoming and affirming community that promotes student engagement, belonging, career readiness, and holistic development. By fostering meaningful faculty-student interactions, the FIR enhances student experience and contributes to lifelong learning and success, making your role as a faculty member in this program invaluable.<\/p>\n
Research demonstrates that these interactions significantly enhance students\u2019 intellectual growth, independence, interpersonal skills, and overall personal development. The Faculty in Residence (FIR) Program bridges academic and residential life, fostering deeper connections between students and faculty through formal and informal engagements. Current Faculty in Residence Dr. Telvis M. Rich Dr. Rich is an Associate Professor in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":69,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-936","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"