Faculty Tool Kit
General Teaching Strategies
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
The following documents and links include AVID worksheets and strategies that may assist students in basic learning and study skills.
- AVID for Higher Education: High Engagement Practices for Teaching and Learning
- A Glossary of Strategies & Activities: A quick reference that includes learning strategies to employ in class.
- Template for Cornell Notes
- Learning Style Quiz
Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Strategies
In the academic year 2020/2021 a cohort of approximately 30 faculty members embarked on a professional development course offered by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). Here are some quick takeaways offered by Drs. Kevin Frances and Montamas Suntravat :
Writing Tips
Writing plays an important role in the learning process. Dr. Steven Corbett, Director of the University Writing Center, has provided Five Quick Tips for teaching writing in your classes.
Collaborative Learning
The following resources include some guidelines to engage in collaborative learning in the classroom, with a special focus on peer writing models.
- Cornell's Center for Teaching Innovation: Collaborative Learning
- Peer Pedagogies: Curricular Adventures in Peer-Centered Writing, Speaking, and Learning
- "Great Debating: Combining Ancient and Contemporary Methods of Peer Critique"
Flipped Classroom
Dr. Lou Reinisch, Provost, has prepared a series of videos on how to create a flipped classroom, where students utilize class time to engage in problem-solving activities, while doing reading outside of the classroom.
Modality Video for Faculty to Place in Blackboard Shells
The following videos have been prepared by the Center for Students Success for faculty use. They include guidelines on how to be successful in various course modalities, as well as practical advice on things like how to email your professor.
- 7 Ways to Be Successful in an ON Campus Course (2020)
- 7 Ways to Be Successful in an Online Asynchronous Course (2020)
- 6 Ways to be Successful in an Online Synchronous Course (2020)
Guide to Student Services
Academic Advising
All students are assigned an academic advisor based on their declared degree.
Academic Collegiate Enhancement
Pathways Academic Assistance Center (PAAC) Tutoring Center
A wide variety of tutoring session; general study skills too.
University Writing Center
First-Year Seminar
All first-time in college students are registered in a UNIV section.
Mentoring
All freshman students, first-time in college students are assigned to a peer mentor.
Starfish Early Alert and Connect
Student Wellness Services
Student Health & Wellness and Disability Resources Center
Career Services
Student Access