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 enhance the quality of instruction by applying proven frameworks, strategies and best practices to thoughtfully integrate technology into teaching and learning.

We partner with 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 you strengthen your 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

CAT, in partnership with Teaching, Learning & Assessment (TLA), offers year-round professional development opportunities 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 faculty to create transformative learning experiences for Cal State Monterey Bay students.