Smart Programming for Teaching and Learning Centers: Facilitating a Dynamic Faculty Development Experience

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.

Michael G. Strawser is an Associate Professor in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the University of Central Florida and the Director of Community Engaged Scholarship for UCF Downtown. He earned his Ph.D. in instructional communication from the University of Kentucky in 2015. His research interests include communication pedagogy, faculty development, organizational communication, and generational dynamics in the workplace. He has published multiple books and articles on teaching and learning in higher education and frequently presents at national and international conferences.

Russell Carpenter, Ph.D., is Assistant Provost and Professor of English at Eastern Kentucky University. Carpenter also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Faculty Development. He is a columnist for the National Teaching & Learning Forum. Articles have appeared in Change: The Magazine of Higher Education, Journal of Excellence in College Teaching and Learning, International Journal for Students as Partners, Learning Communities Journal, and Journal on Excellence in College Teaching among others.