Center For Teaching Excellence
The Center for Teaching Excellence carves out a space both physically (Academic Building 107) and in our vision for the future of Aquinas College where faculty can reflect on and develop their pedagogy to best serve our students. With an emphasis on constructivist and engaged learning styles–especially as we look toward the block model– the Center will support faculty in researching and restructuring curricula.
The expected outcomes for the Center for Teaching Excellence include:
- improvement in student performance and satisfaction, especially among Pell-eligible and first-gen students,
- creation of a more inclusive learning environment,
- a bolstered commitment to attracting, preparing, and retaining talent in the West Michigan Community by providing graduates with exceptional experiences applicable to their future careers.
Workshops
The Center will provide professional development opportunities throughout the academic year, utilizing internal and external presenters. Stipends will be available for faculty interested in leading workshops. In addition, small cash incentives will be provided to faculty who attend.
Please contact Mae Rickey if you have a workshop idea.
Grant Opportunities
Faculty can also apply for grants to support course redesign, experiential learning opportunities for their students, supplies and travel for professional development opportunities such as conferences and block institution visits.
