Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence
Center for Teaching Learning Excellence
Our Mission
The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) provides professional development opportunities for part-time and full-time faculty at Nevada State University to improve student learning outcomes and support the university’s academic mission.
Faculty Learning Outcomes
Through participation in CTLE programming, faculty will be able to:
• Distinguish among pedagogical perspectives and techniques to inform their instruction and work.
• Incorporate evidence-based best practices in course design, instructional delivery, and instructional technology into their instruction and work.
• Develop analysis and reflective skills through participation in a diverse scholarly community.
Resources for Faculty and Staff
All Nevada State employees are added to the CTLE Canvas Resource Site which houses teaching-related resources. You will be directed to sign in with your credentials to access this site.
This site includes information on:
Programs & Services
Individual Support
Faculty receive one-on-one coaching from a CTLE developer on teaching topics such as course design, teaching strategies, assessment, or technology; discuss your successes and challenges; request teaching observations; review course evaluations; receive formative feedback on your teaching; interactions (email, Zoom, face-to-face) are confidential and tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Workshops
Focused on a particular topic, these events typically last 60-90 minutes; presenters will share innovative teaching tips and evidence-based practices; opportunity to connect and network with faculty from across the campus.
Faculty Learning Communities
Small interdisciplinary groups of faculty (ideal size 8-10 members); meet every three or four weeks; focused on a topic of interest; theory or project-based.
Teaching Academy Certificates
Faculty can pursue the Teaching Academy: Foundations of Teaching Certificate which can be completed at your own pace over a one or two-year period; learning experiences include workshops, faculty learning communities, Teaching Circles, and reflective practice.
Mid-semester Feedback (SGID)
Receive mid-term feedback from your students; at the end of one class session, the instructor leaves the classroom while the CTLE staff member conducts a 15-minute guided conversation with students; feedback is presented to the instructor at a follow-up consultation; available for both face-to-face and online courses. Email CTLE@nsc.edu to schedule this service.
Portfolio Support
Tenure-track faculty receive guidance on preparing academic portfolios; sessions offered annually in conjuction with Schools and the Office of the Provost.
Our Team
Our team at the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) provides support for all full-time faculty and part-time instructors at Nevada State. Click on the images below to learn more about each team member.
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