LIFT Fellowship Program

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Learn. Inspire. Foster. Transform.

Since 1890, the faculty at Washington State University have demonstrated a strong commitment to educating students. Our faculty are passionate about their work in classrooms, research settings, and one-on-one with WSU students. This commitment to and passion for education are what drive us to continuously improve the WSU student experience.

The LIFT Fellowship (Learn.Inspire.Foster.Transform.) is designed to support instructors in this work. We use teaching methods that have been shown to improve students’ engagement, connection, and learning, to decrease course withdrawal and fail rates, and to increase retention.

2026 LIFT Fellows Application: Eleventh Cohort

Apply to LIFT

(Due February 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific)

Learning Outcomes

After participating in LIFT Faculty Fellows will be able to transform their courses using methods that have been shown to increase student engagement, connection, and learning. Through participation in LIFT, faculty will:

  • Develop knowledge of theory and research related to active learning approaches and brief behavioral interventions.
  • Apply active learning techniques and brief behavioral interventions in their classes.
  • Support and be supported by colleagues who share their commitment to student success.

Apply

The application includes the following questions, which we recommend applicants prepare in advance in a Word document to cut and paste into the online application.

  • What does success look like for your students?
  • What have you done, or what would you like to try, to create an environment that supports success for your students?
  • How do you hope that participation in LIFT will help you as an instructor?
  • LIFT Fellows are required to integrate a LIFT teaching practice in academic year 2025-26. Will you be able to meet this requirement? Why or why not?