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About the Center:

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is both a physical location and a network of people devoted to faculty college-wide development at both campuses. The physical center is located in 101 Richardson Hall and houses the Instructional Technology department, a personal conference space, a formal conference room, a resource library, and personal retreat/class preparation space.

The Center also includes a 10 station computer lab with presentation capabilities for faculty training. The Center is staffed by the Director of Assessment and the CTL, an office manager, a Manager of Instructional technology, an Instructional Technologist, and a Learning Management Systems Administrator.

The Center offers a variety of programs and resources to assist faculty professional development.


Mission

The purpose of the Center for Teaching and Learning is to support the development and enhancement of a college culture that makes the learning process central, both in and out of the classroom; and encourages college-wide discussion about learning, as well as excellence in teaching and professional practice.


Goals of the Center

  • Provide education in effective teaching and learning practices.
  • Gather and share new initiatives in teaching and learning.
  • Support faculty in their use of technology to enhance instruction and student learning.
  • Provide instructional support for adjunct faculty.
  • Provide informal opportunities for collegial interaction and collaboration.
  • Build a resource library.

 


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