The Center for Teaching and Learning at Marian University promotes meaningful learning by supporting and strengthening teaching excellence. We partner with faculty to ensure rich learning environments by offering one-on-one consultations, workshops, programming, and resources focused on evidence-based research in teaching and learning. In today's world, staying on top of your craft means continually learning and improving. Let the Center for Teaching and Learning support you toward your professional goals.
We provide comprehensive resources to support faculty success at Marian University, focusing on tools for teaching effectiveness, research assistance, and professional growth. We share resources on instructional strategies to enhance learning environments and academic goals.
Our services empower faculty with tools and strategies for impactful learning, offering faculty development, instructional design support, curriculum enhancement, and evidence-based teaching practices to enhance student achievement. Services include classroom observations, student focus groups, peer mentoring, curriculum reviews, and more.
Whether your course is face-to-face, hybrid, or completely online, the CTL supports student learning and success. Sharing these resources with your students will ensure that they thrive in your classroom.
Learn MoreWe organize and facilitate several large-scale events to support teaching, learning, and connection. The goal of these events is to empower, inspire, and educate faculty and staff so they feel equipped and effective in their roles.
We offer a diverse range of professional development designed to support faculty in enhancing student learning and success. By aligning with research-based best practices, we provide faculty with practical tools and strategies to create dynamic, effective, and equitable learning experiences for all students.
The CTL provides various workshops and offerings for faculty. These events vary from 30-minute quick hits to department-wide workshops by request. We offer different modalities to support flexibility. Find an offering that interests you and we welcome your involvement.
We champion a range of initiatives designed to foster a thriving, supportive culture that celebrates teaching excellence and enhances student success. From our Thank-an-Educator program to collaborative faculty partnerships, these efforts reflect our commitment to meaningful engagement and continuous growth.
The Center for Teaching and Learning partners with multiple groups across campus to support faculty with their teaching. We intentionally partner with Educational Technology, the Office of Educational Assessment, and the Teaching and Learning Committee.
The CTL supports faculty with innovative teaching efforts through the Teaching Innovation Grant program and the Innovative Teaching Award. The grant program and the award are linked through the Celebration of Teaching event.
The Center for Teaching and Learning supports faculty in advancing teaching excellence through research-based practices, innovation, and collaboration. Learn more about our mission, vision, and meet our staff.
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