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Center for Faculty Excellence Report September 2021

Strategic Compass Outcomes

2020-2021

World Class Teaching

Strategic Compass Outcomes

Faculty trained in teaching and assessment

17 workshops throughout the year - 167 attendees

116 people enrolled in CFE Canvas site

Faculty trained in digital accessibility

4 workshops

17 attendees

Identify learning needs and respond

4 workshops on DEI (47 attendees)

8 workshops on remote teaching (65 attendees)

Strategic Compass Outcomes

Personal Attention

Promote quality assurance of pedagogy, tech tools and techniques for digital engagement and learning

4 technology workshops (25 attendees)

Teaching Strategies

17 teaching workshops

7 New faculty orientation sessions on teaching

Teaching Strategies

Comment from Generational Shifts workshop

“Immediately after the February workshop I incorporated some of the information into class discussions with my …Freshman writing courses… I will continue to refer back to the learning styles, modes, etc. given in the presentation – quite helpful”

Strategic Compass Outcomes

Experience Engaged

Professional development in student engagement

8 workshops on student engagement (66 attendees)

Create administrative structure to house CFE

With Advisory Board:

New mission statement

New values statements

New advisory board guidelines

Begun working with visual arts on brand graphics

Center for Faculty Excellence Mission

Our mission is to engage and to connect all UIS faculty as they pursue excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service at all stages of their careers. The center is a resource dedicated to fostering dialogue, innovation, and excellence.

Center for Faculty Excellence Values

Committing to Diversity and Inclusion: Including multiple unique perspectives and experiences creates authentic and empowered participation and a true sense of belonging.

Building Equity: A strong, collegial community depends upon treating all faculty fairly and justly and welcoming their involvement in center activities.

Balancing Work and Life: Work-life balance is vital to individual well-being and leads to healthier and more effective colleagues.

Cultivating Faculty Leaders: Empowering the faculty is key to the continuity, advancement, and improvement of the University.

Creating Community: Facilitating meaningful interpersonal connections strengthens community and fosters mutual support.

Facilitating World-Class Teaching: Nurturing a commitment to student learning and encouraging reflection on teaching reinvigorates teaching practices.

Modeling Critical Reflection: Using critical reflection guides center development and initiatives to enhance the university community.

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