The Center for Teaching & Learning

Learning Community

2022-2023

The Center for Teaching & Learning would like to honor the Inclusive Learning communities of 2022-2023 for Promoting Teaching and Learner-Centered Education

Six outstanding learning community participants and one faculty fellow were recently honored for their remarkable efforts in fostering student success in their teaching or learner-centered course design. Among the recipients of these prestigious awards was the College Science, Engineering and Technology.

The College of Science, Engineering and Technology learning community was presented with the College Learning Community Award for their commitment to creating an and supportive and student centered environment for all students. The community’s participants, gather twice a month to engage in enriching discussions centered around a common reader exploring the themes of inclusivity or learner-centered education through the lens of inclusivity. The first-year participants discussions centered around the book “What Inclusive Teachers Do” by Tracie Marcella Addy and the second-year participants centered their discussion around the book “Making Learner-Centered Teaching work” by Phillis Blumberg.

The learning community’s dedication extends beyond intellectual discussions. They also undertake monthly assignments designed to enhance their understanding of student success teaching practices. These assignments allow participants to actively apply their knowledge, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth. Additionally, monthly discussions are held to facilitate open dialogues about the challenges and successes of implementing effective teaching strategies in their respective disciplines.  The awardees are listed below.


Inclusive Learning Community Awardees

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Mary Brown

Assistant Professor of Population Health

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Zhenyu Jin

CTL Faculty Fellow/Assistant Professor of Geography – GIS

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Vinodh Chellamuthu

Associate Professor of Mathematics

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Meaghan Gates

Assistant Professor of Art - Ceramics

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Carolyn Lewis

Assistant Professor of Nursing

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College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Left – Dr. Tasha Toy, Assistant Vice President of Campus Diversity Right – Eric Pedersen, Dean for SET

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Jennifer Gibb

Instructor of the Practice in English - Composition

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Jennifer Weber

Assistant Professor of Dance