Faculty Development Cohorts

The Center for Educational Excellence’s faculty development cohorts can help enhance your teaching and contribute to your curriculum vitae. Each cohort includes an evidence-based study component and an opportunity for compensation. A call for applications is released each spring semester. The cohorts begin in May and conclude with a poster night the following April. Due to the time commitment of these programs, they are generally recommended only for full-time faculty.

Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL)

The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) is designed to guide faculty through the process of understanding and improving teaching practices through a scholarly inquiry of student learning.

SoTL is currently facilitated by Dr. Jim Gentry & Dr. Darrill Watson.

Engaged Scholars Academy (ESA)

The Engaged Scholars Academy (ESA) is designed to enrich learning through the integration of service-learning experiences and developing mutually-beneficial community partnerships.

ESA is currently facilitated by Dr. Misty Smith.

Experiential Learning Faculty Cohort (ELFC)

The Experiential Learning Cohort (ELFC) is designed to cultivate a community of educators dedicated to integrating immersive teaching methodologies, enhancing student engagement, including fostering a global perspective. Participants will design, implement, and assess impactful experiential learning initiatives within their disciplines, incorporating opportunities for global experiences.

ELFC is currently facilitated by Dr. Emily McLemore & Dr. Lisa Taylor-Cook.