Your application responses are limited to 2,000 characters per question, but you do not have to use the entire 2,000-character count. You may wish to first write out your responses on a separate document (Google Docs, Word) and paste them into the corresponding response box. Note that many questions are multi-part, so please respond to all parts of the questions.

Question 1: Motivation

  • Why do you want to return to the FIG Leader position?
  • Based on your experience, describe an improvement that the FIG program should work on.  
  • As a returner, how would you contribute to that improvement?

Question 2: Transition

  • What is a challenge you experienced as a FIG Leader?
  • How will you change your approach for this role based on this experience (e.g. teaching, planning, grading)?

Question 3: Learning environment

  • List three (3) things that new FIG Leaders need to learn in the spring preparation class to be successful in the autumn quarter.

Question 4: Community 
Request an endorsement statement from a fellow FIG Leader addressing the prompt questions using the FIG Leader endorsement form.
*Endorsement statements should be a minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 300.

  • What has made this FIG Leader a great peer in this class?  
  • How have they supported you as a fellow FIG Leader? (If you don’t have a fellow FIG Leader that can endorse you, fill out the form yourself and there is a space to indicate that!)