Our Mission is to promote effective teaching and learning at the University through instructor/instructional development. The Center serves the instructional needs of all teachers on campus (faculty, adjuncts, graduate student instructors and teaching assisstants) by providing a safe place for developing or improving teaching skills through evaluations, consultations, workshops and special programs.

History :

The Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (CTLE) was established in the Spring of 1992 with formal operations beginning in 1993.  The task force discussions that led to the creation of the Center suggested that the Center should "be a resource for all teachers on campus, a safe place for developing or improving teaching skills and responding to new demands of classes..." The founding director of CTLE, Dr. William N. Whisner and his assistant, Sue Wolfe, began the conversations and process necessary to create such a resource.

Since that time, CTLE has continued with its basic ideals while experiencing a great deal of growth and success.  We have added several new positions, extended our efforts to Instructor training, and created important liaisons with the Technology Assisted Curriculum Center (TACC).