The Value of Centers for Teaching and Learning

In this episode, Angela and guests, Stephanie Richter, Melody Buckner, and Laura Ramp discuss the value of university centers for teaching and learning (CTLs). While they may go by many different names and acronyms, CTLs are vital resources for faculty, offering among other things, instructional, curricular, and LMS support, and as always, a sympathetic ear. Our guests, all leaders at their respective institutions, reflect on the variety of services provided by their centers and how CTLs can support faculty especially in times of change or difficulty. Also discussed are suggestions for how CTLs can demonstrate their value at their institutions. We are so thankful to our guests for their participation and insights and for the work they do to support faculty and students! Stephanie Richter serves as the Director of Teaching Excellence and Support in the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Northern Illinois University. Melody Buckner serves as the Associate Vice Provost of Digital Learning and Online Initiatives for the University Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology (UCATT) at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Laura Ramp serves as Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at PennState Harrisburg. Episode transcript.