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Short workshops that are often the beginning, experimental stages of credit classes. These are used by professors to test out new topics and methods for teaching with an engaged student audience. Collaboration is often a key part of these courses followed by a focus on breaking the conventional static classroom setup. More information on Pop-Up Classes can be found here: [[How_to_establish_a_series_of_popHow to establish a series of pop-up_classes_that_focus_on_bringing_handsup classes that focus on bringing hands-on_learning_experience_to_studentson learning experience to students,_staffstaff,_faculty_and_community_membersfaculty and community members|How_to_establish_a_series_of_pop-up_classes_that_focus_on_bringing_hands-on_learning_experience_to_students,_staff,_faculty_and_community_members]].

Sample textA key to starting any movement on a university is faculty support. As Timothy Moore puts it, “You need to find at least one advisor who will be your rock. Basically, they will be the bridge between you and the university. Anything you want to accomplish or support for will go through them.” There is no limit for how many advisors you can have, in fact, the more faculty that you can get on board with your idea the more resources you will have. To find faculty support, you must do your homework first. (This step taken literally won’t hurt your chances either because you will need teachers to like you.) You will need to find a professor who is very passionate about a topic that is close to yours. Just google your professor’s name and see what comes up! Any biographies, ads, even social media can help you to find a passionate professor. The next step is forming a relationship. The more quickly you can do this then the closer you will be to your end goal. Start by finding out about the professor. If you are taking a class instructed by them this will be easy because they most likely will have told you about themselves and you will already have a reason for speaking with them. If you are not taking a class from the professor, then it’s up to you to start communications. When first starting any form of relationship with someone, start with speaking about them and their goals. Showing interest in their work will make them interested in yours. When you finally feel comfortable asking for their help do so and you will have your advisor. Do not become discouraged if they decline your offer, it simply means that there is an even greater advisor to find. If you are fortunate enough to be working with several advisors, then be sure to arrange a system that allows you to maximize your support from each. Set up communications that everyone can see and be sure to help foster relations between your advisors. Periodic meetings will help your advisors to know that they can do to help.