Faculty Professional Learning Opportunities
Discover year-round institutes, learning communities and faculty development programs that support inclusive teaching and student success.
The Center for Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA), operates under Academic Affairs as the home for faculty professional development and support, campus-wide assessment, and campus collaboration and partnerships.
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Teaching Excellence
At the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA) we are dedicated to fostering a culture of academic excellence by partnering with faculty in their continuous professional growth. We believe that supporting our educators is the most direct path to supporting our students. Our mission is to provide the tools, strategies, and collaborative spaces necessary for faculty to: refine pedagogical practice, cultivate inclusive environments, drive student success, and promote holistic wellness.
TLA Core Values
- Relationships: Empathy, honesty, inclusion, communication, collaboration
- Holistic Thinking: Open-mindedness, reflection, empowerment, proactivity, intentionality, strategic thinking, wholeness
- Inquiry: Bravery, uncertainty, confusion, struggle, curiosity, exploration, problem-solving
- Transformation: Awareness, growth, improvement, systematic and collective change
Support for Faculty
Teaching Resources
Explore professional development resources that strengthen inclusive, equitable, transparent, adaptive, and responsive teaching.
Assessment and Evaluation Resources
Explore a diverse array of resources to support faculty in developing, implementing, and improving assessment practices at the course, program, and institutional level.
Faculty Wellness and Student Support
Explore holistic wellness, mindfulness and student support resources that promote learning and ensure a safe, supportive classroom and other campus environments.
Community Partnerships
Explore how TLA builds authentic relationships that foster collaboration both on and off campus.