The VCP Model

ASEE’s VCP uses a two-tier structure with a first-tier VCP (Leadership VCP or LVCP) for training the leaders of the second-tier VCPs (Faculty VCPs or FVCPs).  Each cohort involves one LVCP, and five FVCPs of approximately 25 faculty members each. Community members collaborate and engage with each other using synchronous (Web conferencing platform) and asynchronous (Web portal) communication tools.

FVCPs meet regularly over a two-semester period.
During the first semester (the building knowledge phase), FVCP members learn about, discuss, and plan the implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies in their classrooms. During the second semester (the practice phase), FVCP members support each other as their individual efforts to implement novel approaches evolve.