Center for Academic Technologies

The Center for Academic Technologies (CAT) sits at the intersection of teaching and technology at Cal State Monterey Bay.

Our mission is to empower innovative teaching and meaningful learning through the intentional integration of technology and evidence-based instructional practices.

How We Do It

We partner with our faculty to design engaging, accessible, and resilient learning experiences that support student success in every modality.

Instructional Design Support & Consultations

Our team of instructional designers and course accessibility specialists provides personalized support to help our faculty strengthen their courses and elevate student learning.

Instructional design is a systematic, research-based approach to developing instructional materials that improve learning outcomes.

Through one-on-one consultations, interactive course reviews, and Quality Matters-informed practices, we help faculty:

• Design effective online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses

• Align learning outcomes, activities, and assessments

• Improve accessibility and inclusive design

• Integrate technology in meaningful, student-centered ways

Schedule a consultation using our Google calendar self-scheduler or connect directly with a CAT instructional designer or accessibility specialist.

Professional Development & Training

We partner with the CSU Chancellor's Office on initiatives, such as:

• Online Course Services
• Affordable Learning Solutions
• CSU AI Commons 

Visit our CAT Professional Development page to learn more about additional professional development opportunities!

We also offer year-round professional development opportunities In partnership with Teaching, Learning & Assessment (TLA) for faculty and staff. These include workshops, webinars, and seasonal institutes designed to support instructional innovation and faculty scholarship. For upcoming events, contact cat@csumb.edu.

New Faculty Support

New to CSUMB? The New Faculty Items handbook provides step-by-step guidance for getting started, including:

• Accessing CSUMB systems

• Using Canvas and Zoom

• Viewing class schedules and rosters in OASIS

• Navigating classroom technology

• Preparing for the first day of teaching

Through collaboration, innovation and a commitment to accessibility and excellence, the Center for Academic Technologies empowers our faculty to create transformative learning experiences for our students.