Faculty Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

04/14/2025

I’m honored to be part of a collective of educators. Together with 22+ global experts in embodiment and education we unite and explore how teaching with the whole body in mind can transform learning, boost student engagement, and make classrooms feel more alive. Teaching is more than just delivering content—it’s about creating spaces where real learning happens. But with stress, overwhelm, and endless demands, that vision can feel out of reach....

I’m honored to be part of a collective of educators. Together with 22+ global experts in embodiment and education we unite and explore how teaching with the whole body in mind can transform learnin…

06/12/2024

Gaining knowledge and skills + living a satisfying and healthy life

I’ve just finished co-teaching an 8-day study away program in Québec City, now heading to my first Canadian STLHE Conference. En route, I’ve been listening to a live panel about AI on this year’s P…

09/28/2022

We awarded several Experiential Learning Field Trip Grants this year, and this was one of them! So happy that the students learned a lot and appreciated the experience! Great job Professors Banks and Sprayberry!

04/24/2022

Looking great, playing great, CSU Faculty/Staff Tennis team! Columbus State University

03/22/2022

Follow the Faculty Center on Twitter for Padlet Tuesdays! Each week, a featured resource from our new professional development idea board.

This week’s item: one click access to MomentumU for short courses on teaching strategies and access to “Community, Connection, and Compassion,” the 2022 USG Teaching & Learning Conference.

“Good Afternoon, Today`s Padlet Tuesday category is Growing As A Teacher. Columbus State University created a USG portal for the teaching and learning conference on MyCSU. Columbus State offers short courses on Inclusive Teaching, Neuroscience of Learning, and many more.”

02/20/2022

It’s time for another season of faculty/staff tennis! Who’s in, gang?

05/28/2021

2021-22 Faculty Writing Fellowship applications are open!

Time for breathing, reflecting, looking ahead Do you know about OneHE? OneHE is partnering with AAC&U institutions (like ours) to offer an internationally developed resource for teaching. There are activities for community-building in classes and 20-minute courses like Creating a growth mindset amon...

05/15/2021

Congrats to these grads and their mentors!

05/13/2021

Q: Which of the following is a correct statement about the 2021 CSU Corporate Team Tennis?
a) As Bronze Medal winners, they are the happiest of the seven teams.
b) They drank all the beers provided.
c) At least one of six matches was cancelled due to rain.
d) All the opponents were afraid of playing the CSU team.
e) all of the above

05/12/2021

So, it turns out that seeing people in real life is wonderful. Thanks to Libby McFalls and the TaLE Committee for a great Teaching Renewal Retreat!

03/31/2021

We solicited kudos for faculty and staff at CSU who deserve a pat on the back for being caring, supportive, or just plain extra. Senders were anonymous; those named received a note in email.

(You can add to the collection by watching for tomorrow's newsletter.)

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03/20/2021

In case you missed it: grant calls, midterm feedback tips, and “Caught in the Act — Colleague Edition”!