Let me take this opportunity not only to say how happy we are to think of you as a New York University graduate student, but to discuss some of the terms of the MacCracken Fellowship. The fellowship is for the term indicated above and its renewal each year is contingent upon timely completion of all course work as well as continued outstanding progress toward your degree. Your academic record will be reviewed annually by your department and the GSAS Dean s office. Complete details about the conditions of the award are included in the MacCracken Fellowship guidelines enclosed with this letter. To accept your award, please return the enclosed Candidate Reply Form with a postmark of no later than April 15, 2001.
International fellows participate in a special educational development program for teaching.
Participants explore communications strategies that will enable them to successfully manage the classroom and interact with students. The program is usually scheduled for several days at the end of August, before fall-term classes begin. If language testing at the end of the program determines that additional work is required, you may be asked to continue with a weekly class throughout the fall semester. Fellows who do not successfully complete the program may be required to complete additional work on language before being permitted to assume teaching responsibilities. You are also welcome to participate in the Graduate School s Teaching Assistant Educational Development general introductory program and biweekly workshops that are scheduled during the academic year.