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The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning directly supports teachers in the classroom through confidential teaching consultations and classroom observations.

Teaching Consultations

Instructors may request a teaching consultation to address specific needs in regards to teaching and learning such as course goals, syllabus design, assessment, or student engagement. Teaching consultations are voluntary meetings where a representative of the CETL will visit with the requesting faculty member to discuss the faculty member's concerns and provide advice and resources for support. If other resources are needed such as technology or library support, the CETL will help coordinate meetings with the appropriate individuals.

Classroom Observations

The CETL also provides support through classroom observations, for which the requesting faculty member can serve as the observer or the observed. If wanting to observe other faculty, the CETL will coordinate a visit to another class taught by a faculty member who has been publicly recognized for excellence in teaching. Instructors can also request that a representative of the CETL observe their own classes, after which the CETL representative can provide feedback and support resources.

Confidentiality

All teaching consultations and classroom observations are confidential. Information gathered through these services will not be used for any other purpose other than the participating faculty members' benefit and may only be shared at the faculty member's discretion. 

Request Process

If you would like to request a confidential consultation or classroom observation, please reach out to the CETL office by email. For observation requests, please give at least two weeks’ notice to allow for schedule coordination.