Wanted: Hive Minders for SLIG 2025 and Spring Virtual 2025

 

Hive Minders help our virtual classrooms function smoothly, addressing challenges that arise. If you are comfortable with technology, consider applying to serve during one of the courses offered during SLIG 2025 and Spring Virtual 2025.

Hive Minder job responsibilities include:

• starting Zoom for each weekly class session;
• managing closed captioning, breakout rooms, polls, and recordings;
• assisting faculty and students with light tech and announcements;
• taking attendance with the provided Airtable attendance tracker;
• keeping SLIG staff aware of classroom and student issues or concerns.

Hive Minders receive:

• a tuition waiver for the course for which they serve as Hive Minder;
• training to be a Hive Minder;
• a Hive Minder reference packet;
• assistance and support from SLIG's Virtual Coordinator, Tech Assistant, and Director for emergencies and questions.

Courses offered during SLIG 2025 may be viewed here. Courses for Spring Virtual 2025 may be viewed here.

To apply to be a Hive Minder during SLIG 2025 and Spring Virtual 2025, please complete the application at this Airtable link. The deadline for applying is June 30, 2024. All applicants will receive notification via email whether they have been selected.

We look forward to seeing you in one of our courses during the 2024-25 program year!

Wanted: Hive Minders for SLIG Fall Virtual 2024

Hive Minders help our virtual classrooms function smoothly, addressing challenges that arise. If you are comfortable with technology, consider applying to serve during one of the courses offered during SLIG Fall Virtual 2024.

Hive Minder job responsibilities include:

• starting Zoom for each weekly class session;
• managing closed captioning, breakout rooms, polls, and recordings;
• assisting faculty and students with light tech and announcements;
• taking attendance with the provided Airtable attendance tracker;
• keeping SLIG staff aware of classroom and student issues or concerns.

Hive Minders receive:

• a tuition waiver for the course for which they serve as Hive Minder;
• training to be a Hive Minder;
• a Hive Minder reference packet;
• assistance and support from SLIG's Virtual Coordinator, Tech Assistant, and Director for emergencies and questions.

Courses offered during SLIG Fall Virtual 2024 may be viewed here.

To apply to be a Hive Minder during SLIG Fall Virtual 2024, please complete the application at this Airtable link. The deadline for applying is May 1, 2024. All applicants will receive notification via email whether they have been selected.

A call for Hive Minders during SLIG 2025 and SLIG Spring Virtual 2025 will arrive soon.

Application Deadline for SLIG Scholarships is May 1

 

The deadline for scholarship applications for upcoming SLIG events is approaching.  Detailed descriptions and application instructions for each scholarship can be found by clicking on the respective titles below.  Submit applications before 1 May 2024 to be considered for these opportunities. UGA Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship The UGA Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship provides a guaranteed seat and full tuition to one course of choice at SLIG 2025 or SLIG Spring Virtual 2025. This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who has demonstrated commitment to genealogical excellence and community involvement.   Laura G. Prescott Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Scholarship The Laura G. Prescott Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Scholarship provides a guaranteed seat and full tuition to one course of choice at SLIG Fall Virtual 2024, SLIG 2025, or SLIG Spring Virtual 2025. Applicants may be of any age or skill level but should exhibit a passion for genealogy, appreciate the importance of education and standards in our field, and serve the community through volunteerism.   SLIG Scholarship for First-Time Institute Attendees The SLIG Scholarship for First-Time Institute Attendees provides a guaranteed seat and full tuition to one course of choice at SLIG 2025. Applicants should meet these qualifications: (1) never have attended, nor will be attending, any of the national genealogical institutes before SLIG 2025; (2) have previously sought to improve their genealogical education through formal or informal means; (3) have an intermediate or above level of research knowledge and skills, and are ready for an in-depth learning experience; and (4) have identified a SLIG 2025 course that meets their ongoing educational objectives.   SLIG Foundations Scholarship Formerly the SLIG Intermediate Foundations Scholarship, the SLIG Foundations Scholarship provides a guaranteed seat and full tuition to the Foundations: The Research Process course offered at SLIG Fall Virtual 2024. For more information about this course, click this link. Applicants should meet these qualifications: (1) have a strong working knowledge of basic genealogical research principles and have had several years of experience applying those principles using a variety of record sources to identify ancestors and confirm relationships; (2) have utilized a variety of formal and informal educational opportunities to obtain and strengthen knowledge, and now feel ready for an in-depth, curriculum-based learning experience; (3) have time available each week during the course to spend at least three hours in class sessions plus five to ten hours to complete homework; and (4) have reviewed the course description and outline to identify how this course will help meet their educational objectives.

View Course Descriptions for Fall Virtual Here

View Course Descriptions for SLIG 2025 Here

View Course Descriptions for SLIG Spring Virtual Here   We look forward to seeing you in one of our courses during the 2024-25 program year!