5C Faculty
Faculty Members
Are you interested in teaching an Inside-Out course this academic year or next? If so, please fill out this interest form anytime for fall courses and by May for spring. Course placement depends on instructor availability and student need, prioritizing equity throughout. The final decisions rest with campus deans. The form asks about:
- Tentative course title, topic, and proposed description
- Preferred semester, year, day, and time (M-F, 12:30-3:30 pm or 5:30-8:30 pm)
Faculty must complete a six-day Inside-Out training before teaching. Multiple training sessions are offered each year across the U.S. Funding support is available (details below).
To join the Justice Education Center Steering Committee and connect with others, contact Romarilyn Ralston, Senior Director. She will link you to a campus Steering Committee member. Questions? Contact us using the info below.
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Campus Steering Committee
| College | Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont McKenna | Derik Smith | Associate Professor of Literature | derik.smith@claremontmckenna.edu |
| Harvey Mudd | Gabriela Gamiz | Director of Civic and Community Engagement | ggamiz@g.hmc.edu |
| Pitzer | Paula Gutierrez | Senior Lecturer and Lower Division and Placement Coordinator; Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Field Group | paula_gutierrez@pitzer.edu |
| Pomona | Erin Runions | Professor of Religious Studies | erin.runions@pomona.edu |
| Scripps | Kim Drake |
Professor of Writing and Rhetoric | kdrake@scrippscollege.edu |
Funding Support
The Justice Education Center offers funding for justice education events, including conferences, lectures, community programs, and course development awards.
Funding categories:
- Support for faculty teaching justice-engaged courses.
- Support for in-prison programming like workshops and tutoring.
- Funding for campus events supporting justice education goals.
- Course development awards for justice-focused courses (2024-2026).
To request funding, email justice_education@pitzer.edu for the application form. Allow two weeks for review after submission.
Application instructions:
- Priority is given to events open to all Claremont Colleges and community outreach.
- Align activities with the Justice Education Center’s goals.
- Applicants will be notified by email regarding funding approval and payment details.
After receiving funding, requirements include:
- Publicize events listing “Justice Education Center at the Claremont Colleges” as sponsor.
- Send event flyers to justice_education@pitzer.edu.
- Submit W9/invoice for honoraria or receipts for reimbursed materials.
- Provide account info if affiliated with a student club or department.
Final evaluation:
- Complete an event evaluation form.
- Ask participants to complete an evaluation form after the event.