Elevate Your Genealogical Education to New Heights SLIG Fall Virtual - September - November 2024 SLIG (Virtual) - January 27-31, 2025 SLIG Spring Virtual - February - April 2025

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 in April. Did we mention that Hive Minders receive a tuition waiver?

We are excited to see you in one of our courses during the 2024-25 program year!

Sincerely,

The SLIG Committee

 

Elevate Your Genealogical Education to New Heights SLIG Fall Virtual - September - November 2024 SLIG (Virtual) - January 27-31, 2025 SLIG Spring Virtual - February - April 2025   SLIG Scholarship Applications Now Open Applications are now being accepted for several scholarships available to participants in upcoming SLIG events. The deadline for each scholarship is May 1, 2024. Summaries are included below.  Click on each scholarship title for links to additional details and application procedures. UGA Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship The UGA Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship provides a guaranteed seat and full tuition to one course of choice at either 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 prior to 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 are excited to see you in one of our courses during the 2024-25 program year! Sincerely, The SLIG Committee