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Pew Faculty Teaching & Learning Center at Grand Valley State University

Our programs and services foster dialog and community-building around teaching and learning.

Guided by the ideals of liberal education and the principles of inclusive excellence, the Pew FTLC strengthens the university in carrying out its primary mission of teaching and learning. Through its programming and services, the Pew FTLC seeks to:

• Reward teaching excellence

• Build community around teaching and learning

• Cultivate dialogue about teaching and learning through ori

entations, workshops, individual consultations, and other programs

• Promote a scholarly and reflective approach to teaching

• Develop and disseminate teaching resources

• Support faculty in their efforts to improve their teaching and to disseminate the results of their teaching and learning projects

• Partner with other support offices on campus, offering collaborative programming and referring faculty for assistance outside the Center’s area of service

• Collaborate with faculty developers in the region and the nation to share best practices and resources, where appropriate

• Consult with departments, colleges, committees, and campus administrators on faculty development issues

The Pew FTLC staff respond to the needs of the faculty and the campus community. We strive to provide a broad range of programs in order to serve faculty, regardless of rank or career stage.

02/29/2024

Happy Leap Day, Lakers!

02/27/2024

Are you trying to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment?

Our Sponsored Teaching and Learning Event (STLE) grant can help here too! We can cover the cost of your enrollment in an ACUE Evidence-Based Teaching Practices Course!

These courses promote active learning, explore how to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, and strive to inspire inquiry in our learners! Topical courses are 6-weeks in length and online.

To apply and learn more, visit https://www.gvsu.edu/ftlc/upcoming-sponsored-teaching-and-learning-events-190.htm

02/26/2024

Let's get after it!

02/23/2024

Midterms are DONE!

Congrats on making it through the week!

02/22/2024

Got feedback?

The deadline to request a MIT (Mid-Semester Interview about Teaching) is TOMORROW, February 23rd.

MITs will be conducted through March 15th but need to be requested by tomorrow.

This Mid-Semester evaluation service allows instructors to get timely feedback on how your students' learning is going in your course.

Learn more and request a MIT by visiting: https://www.gvsu.edu/ftlc/mid-semester-student-feedback-29.htm

02/20/2024

Do you want to learn more principles on effective college teaching?

We’ve got a grant for you! Our Sponsored Teaching and Learning Event (STLE) Grant will cover the costs of 20 faculty participating in the Magna Principes of Effective Teaching Self-Paced Course!

Delivered in a modular format, this 10-hour self-paced course will teach you fundamental principles of human learning and how to keep students motivated and engaged. Apply today!

To apply and learn more, visit https://www.gvsu.edu/ftlc/upcoming-sponsored-teaching-and-learning-events-190.htm

02/19/2024

Hard to believe it's that time again...

Good Luck with Midterms!

02/15/2024

Consider joining us in a NCFDD Peer Reviewing as “Reflexive Mentorship” webinar that teaches about the importance of peer reviewing for dismantling the Western canon and democratizing knowledge. This webinar will also highlight strategies you can use to engage in more inclusive peer reviewing practices.

It will take place on February 20th from 2-3pm.

Activate you FREE NCFDD Institutional membership at https://www.gvsu.edu/ftlc/ncfdd-institutional-membership-362.htm

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day, Lakers!

May your day be filled with LOVE!

02/13/2024

The 2024 Faculty Awards Convocation is this Thursday, February 15th at 4pm!

This convocation is held each February to honor the outstanding contributions of our faculty. University awards are presented for excellence in teaching in and outside of the classroom, scholarship that advances the professions and helps society, inspiring mentoring to aid our students successfully along their way, and dedicated service to the campus and larger community. We hope to see you there!

For more information, visit https://www.gvsu.edu/provost/faculty-awards-convocation-310.htm

02/12/2024

Could not have said it better ourselves. Here's to doing and learning things we LOVE!!

02/08/2024

Trying to find the time and motivation to devote to scholarly writing?

Your FREE NCFDD Institutional membership includes a14-Day writing challenge which is an opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability.

It will take place from February 26th-March 10th and registration closes on February 16th. If you’re up for the challenge, it is a great opportunity!

Learn more about this challenge AND your FREE NCFDD Institutional Membership at: https://www.gvsu.edu/ftlc/ncfdd-institutional-membership-362.htm

Address

Zumberge Hall, 1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI
49401

Telephone

+16163313498

Website

http://www.gvsu.edu/ftlc

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