About the Center for Teaching and Learning
The Center for Teaching and Learning, as part of the Office of Academic Affairs, provides direct, intentional engagement with faculty in our common goal of providing the best possible education for our students. To support effective teaching, learning, and research, the Center for Teaching and Learning encourages skills and practices that promote lifelong learning and critical reflection in students, staff, and faculty.
The CTL provides comprehensive services supporting excellent teaching and learning at Franklin Pierce University.
About the Center for Teaching and Learning
The Franklin Pierce University Center for Teaching & Learning provides a collaborative space where faculty from all corners of Franklin Pierce can build upon their already amazing curriculum by exploring new ways to connect with students, evolve their course content, and challenge themselves to try new things.
The CTL provides comprehensive services supporting excellent teaching and learning at Franklin Pierce University.
Vision
Our vision is to be a catalyst for transformative learning experiences for faculty and students.
Mission
The Center for Teaching and Learning is committed to advancing inclusive, impactful, and transformative teaching and learning practices across all Franklin Pierce University programs. Through campus collaboration, workshops, and digital resources we will champion and promote an environment that supports meaningful and culturally relevant student learning and inspire innovative teaching. We will leverage technology, evidence-based strategies, and scholarly inquiry to create a sense of belonging and encourage both personal and professional growth.
Values
In pursuing our vision and fulfilling our mission, we value and practice:
Quality and Excellence
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Innovation and Transformation |
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Service and Empowerment
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Ethics and Integrity |
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Inclusion and Equity |
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Reflection |
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What we do
The major functions of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning are as follows:
- Faculty development through training programs, workshops, events with speakers engaged in current discourse, faculty learning communities, and mentorship opportunities.
- Learning experience design consultation, course-design assistance, advanced media production services, and game-based learning applications to promote novel and innovative use of educational technology.
- Support for the implementation of educational technologies through one-on-one assistance, webinars, and customized training for academic areas.
- Support for shifting course modality needs to expand access for students.
- Support the assessment of curriculum and student learning.
Partners
The Center for Teaching and Learning is dedicated to making education accessible, inclusive, responsive, and effective. In a shared spirit of service, charity, justice, and systemic change, we collaborate with other people, departments, and resources at the university.
