Smart Programming for Teaching and Learning Centers

Facilitating a Dynamic Faculty Development Experience

Michael G. Strawser, Russell Carpenter

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN: 9781040688304
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Education Administration

Smart Programming for Teaching and Learning Centers offers comprehensive programming suggestions, frameworks, and strategies for creating flexible and effective faculty development experiences.

The pressure for teaching and learning centers to "keep up" and maintain their relevance is compounded by persistent challenges in faculty recruitment, buy-in, and rapidly evolving instructor and student needs. This diverse group of faculty development experts, led by the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Faculty Development, assists readers in tweaking current programming and developing new models. Contributors provide innovative recommendations and detailed case studies, covering topics such as faculty learning communities, mentorship programs, retreats, asynchronous learning, and more. Helpful appendices include survey questions, planning guides, evaluation templates, and other quick-use resources.

This practical guide takes the guesswork out of effective initiatives, serving as an invaluable resource for faculty development professionals seeking an inside look at what centers across the country are doing in terms of programming, culture, and assessment.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• List of Contributors
• Preface
• 1 Teaching and Learning Centers and Their Place on Campus
• 2 From Bridging to Bonding: Reaching Targeted Faculty Populations
• 3 Securing Faculty Engagement in Professional Development Programs
• 4 Assessing Teaching and Learning Centers
• 5 The Miami University Model for Establishing, Facilitating, and Assessing Faculty Learning Communities
• 5 Case Study: Partnering Students with Faculty in a Learning Community: Inclusive Pedagogy
• 6 Mentorship Programs
• 6 Case Study: Mentoring Faculty of Color in the Academy: One Model, One Perspective, and One That Works
• 7 Workshops and Seminars
• 7 Case Study: Workshops and Seminars
• 8 Asynchronous Learning
• 8 Case Study: Asynchronous Learning
• 9 Hybrid Programming
• 9 Case Study: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide: Rothwell Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence
• 10 Retreats and Institutes
• 10 Case Study: Retreats and Institutes
• 11 Demonstrating Impact: Writing the Report
• 11 Case Study: Demonstrating Impact
• Index