We are thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to our Spring 2024 Active Learning 101 completers. These exceptional faculty members have wholeheartedly embraced active learning strategies, leading the way to transformative educational experiences. Their dedication and enthusiasm are commendable, and we take immense pride in having them as esteemed members of our faculty. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments as Active Learning 101 completers from the Spring 2024 cohort...
Please share with others that our guest speaker Dr. Nina Namaste will be exploring ways to bring intentionality to how we communicate the importance of the work we do and the impact it has on our well-being. Skills, such as critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, all are necessary for success in various aspects of our lives. As students continue to learn ways to incorporate liberal arts skills for their careers, daily lives and personal well-being, hear from...
Please share with others that our guest speaker, Dr. Nina Namaste, will explore ways to bring intentionality to how we communicate the importance of the work we do and the impact it has on our well-being. Skills, such as critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, all are necessary for success in various aspects of our lives. As students continue to learn ways to incorporate liberal arts skills for their careers, daily lives and personal well-being, hear from our...
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is a great opportunity for faculty who want to explore new areas of research or gain valuable teaching experience in another part of the world. There are Fulbright Awards for teaching, research and professional projects across the globe for artists and scholars at all career levels. The Center for Teaching & Learning would like to encourage faculty to apply for 2025-26 Fulbright Awards. Therefore, all full-time faculty who complete Fulbright Award...
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) often hears from students about how instructors impact their learning and personal growth, making them self-actualized in their endeavors. So, as an ongoing basis of support, CTL instituted a Thank-a-Teacher program in the Fall of 2021 to acknowledge instructors' contributions to our students. During the Fall 2021 semester, we collected and distributed almost 400 student acknowledgments, and we're excited to hear that some faculty are using...
Is there an instructor who has positively impacted your life, and you want to recognize them? If so, the Center for Teaching and Learning developed a Thank-a-Teacher at GCSU program that allows you to do just that. By completing a short survey, you can tell us how a GCSU instructor has helped you reach your goals, and we will send them a letter and certificate for you. No acknowledgment is too small; acknowledging someone who makes a difference enables you to make a positive difference...
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) often hears from students about how instructors impact their learning and personal growth, making them self-actualized in their endeavors. So, as an ongoing basis of support, CTL instituted a Thank-a-Teacher program in the Fall of 2021 to acknowledge instructors' contributions to our students. During the Fall 2021 semester, we collected and distributed almost 400 student acknowledgments, and we're excited to hear that some faculty are using...
Is there an instructor who has positively impacted your life, and you want to recognize them? If so, the Center for Teaching and Learning developed a Thank-a-Teacher @ GCSU program that allows you to do just that. By completing a short survey, you can tell us how a GCSU instructor has helped you reach your goals, and we will send them a letter and certificate on your behalf. No acknowledgment is too small; acknowledging someone who makes a difference enables you to make a positive...
Your feedback matters. We value your feedback and invite you to complete your Spring Term 2024 course evaluations. The survey period is now open, closing on April 29. Every survey is confidential, and your thoughtful responses regarding the instructional aspects of the course provide faculty with insights about course effectiveness and give insight into future improvements for the course and programs. Your instructor may set aside time in class to complete the surveys. Any device...
The Objective Selection Form (OSF) opens today, March 14, for the Spring 2024 semester through April 29. The OSF allows faculty to identify targeted learning objectives to measure teaching effectiveness, and faculty response to the OSF drives summative results on the Student Rating of Instruction Survey (SRIS). The primary indicator of teaching effectiveness is how well students rate their progress on learning objectives that faculty mark as Important or Essential on the OSF. Since...
