The Richard Ruiz Distinguished Scholar/Artist in Residence Program

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The Richard Ruiz Distinguished Scholar/Artist in Residence Program

Resplandor International in collaboration with Worlds of Words in the College of Education at the University of Arizona invites an accomplished scholar or artist from the world of children’s literature, visual arts, literacy or global education to apply for a summer residency in Guanajuato, Mexico 2018. We are honored that Learning A-Z is the corporate sponsor for this residency program.

The selected scholar or artist will provide an international presence for Resplandor International and the University of Arizona College of Education (WOW) in the greater community of Guanajuato. The goal of the residency is to expand intercultural understandings and global perspectives through the use of high quality, culturally authentic international literature. The submitted proposal might focus on promoting reading engagement, language development, critical literacy or written expression through global literature. Proposed activities of the scholar/artist might include classes, presentations, performances, lectures, seminars, and exhibitions. An artist in residence could promote artistic expression by teaching the craft of book illustration and design. A successful proposal will discuss how it proposes to interface with Resplandor International and local partners/collaborators such as the University of Guanajuato, the Benemerita Centenaria Escuela Normal Oficial de Guanajuato, Casa de la Cultura, public schools, non-governmental organizations and/or other agencies in the greater community of Guanajuato to promote the love of reading and literacy. The scholar in residence will work in collaboration with Dr. Todd Fletcher, the Director of the Verano en México summer study abroad program and Resplandor International in Guanajuato.

The application and proposal should include: a current CV, a 2 page proposal with suggested goals and activities with proposed outcomes. Please send the application to the Richard Ruiz Distinguished Scholar/Artist in Residence Program, Attention: Dr. Todd Fletcher, PO 210069
1430 E 2nd St, Tucson, Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0069 or by email to toddf@email.arizona.edu. The application deadline is February 28, 2018. The Scholar/Artist in Residency includes travel expenses, housing accommodations, and an honorarium. For more information regarding the application process contact Dr. Todd Fletcher at the University of Arizona (toddf@email.arizona.edu) or 520-621-0939.