Qualification and Motivation Statement

The statement should be limited to three single-sided pages (at least 11pt font) and should address how the following have contributed to the applicant's commitment to become a CSU faculty member who has the desire and commitment to teach the diverse student body of the CSU.

  • Academic preparation (e.g., academic achievements, awards, honors, and fellowships);
  • Professional experiences in teaching and research;
  • Connection to the CSU (e.g., former/current CSU student or lecturer, knowledge of the CSU mission and role in preparing California鈥檚 workforce);
  • Dedication and ability to educate a diverse student body. Dedication and commitment to the CSU鈥檚 ongoing
    commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with
    disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic
    backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. 
  • How mentoring has influenced the applicant's training
  • How CDIP would help the applicant's professional development in ways that are not already happening
  • How the applicant would plan to give back to future CSU students upon earning the doctorate

Please note: Students from a professional (DSW, DNP, JDs, OT) doctoral degree program (see Participant Eligibility) must address in their Qualifications and Motivation Statement their professional goal as a university faculty member. This also needs to be addressed in the mentor鈥檚 letter of recommendation. 

 

 

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