Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Mission Statement: Foster excellence in teaching and support for faculty.
Vision Statement: The vision of the Casper College Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment is to empower faculty to create transformative learning experiences that prepare students to thrive in a complex and interconnected world. The center will aim to foster experiential teaching in an environment where faculty can achieve their full potential. This will be accomplished through:
Professional Development:
- Opportunities for faculty to increase their own pedagogical and scholarly knowledge to directly impact student engagement and learning;
- Opportunities during orientation, roundtable discussions, workshops, and faculty seminars, CTLA will offer faculty information, presentations, and resources to support and improve instructional skills and assessment of student learning;
- Research-based study that fosters academic engagement, learning, and success for all students;
- Support the development of experiential learning opportunities for students.
Comprehensive Mentoring:
- The CTLA will promote a culture of innovative teaching, active involvement, and scholarly pursuits by using a comprehensive approach to mentoring faculty, from faculty arrival and throughout their career at CC;
- Cohort luncheons, portfolio development workshops, roundtable discussions, and one- on-one consultations; CTLA will support faculty in an ongoing, flexible manner that is responsive to individual needs.
Community & Collaboration:
- CTLA values interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty and seeks to further the mission through a variety of events that foster communication and a sense of community;
- Monthly/semester faculty seminars and a yearly Faculty Appreciation Week, CTLA will provide institutional and informal opportunities for faculty to learn from one another.
Featured Upcoming Event
October 3, 2024 – Library Room 215
1 pm-2 pm: From Esteem to Engagement: Asset-Based Approaches in Higher Education
2 pm-4 pm: Strategy Slam: Transforming Engagement in Higher Ed
Connie Hamilton, Ed.S., is a distinguished educator and thought leader with extensive experience spanning over two decades in teaching, administrative leadership, and curriculum innovation. Her academic contributions include authoring seven pivotal books that address the nuances of pedagogical strategies and leadership in education. Renowned for her dynamic and insightful professional learning workshops, Connie is adept at translating complex educational theories into practical, research-driven applications that resonate with education professionals. Her work is integral to shaping future educational practices and policies, making her a valued speaker and consultant in the academic community.
Faculty,
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Contact Information
Renee Griffith, Director, M.A. Ed.
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Liesinger Hall, Room 198A
Phone: 307.268.2428
renee.griffith@caspercollege.
