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Congratulations to 2023–24 Faculty Recognition Award Winners
It is with immense pleasure and pride that the Center for Teaching Excellence announces the winners of this year's Faculty Recognition Awards. These accolades honor the outstanding achievements, tireless dedication, and remarkable contributions of our esteemed faculty members to academia and beyond.
Faculty Achievements
New Faculty Gain Valuable Insights at IUP Orientation Event
New tenure track faculty, temporary faculty, and teaching associates attended New Faculty Orientation, hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence and sponsored by the Office of the Provost.
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CTE Welcomes New Associate Director
The Center for Teaching Excellence announces that Janet Blood will be the new associate director of Reflective Practice.
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Center for Teaching Excellence Promotes Inclusive Language for Faculty
The Center for Teaching Excellence is promoting the DEI Syllabus Language.
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Dahma, Flowers, and Palmiotto Win 2022–23 Open Educational Resources/Affordable Learning Award
Alfred Dahma, Timothy Flowers, and Andrea Palmiotto were named as winners of the 2022–23 OER/Affordable Learning Solutions Teaching Excellence Award for projects related to making learning more affordable and accessible.
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IUP Faculty Recognized with Center for Teaching Excellence 2022–23 Awards
The Center for Teaching Excellence offers awards that recognize teaching excellence and a commitment to our students.
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IUP Hosting Author and Academic Montás for Discussion on Importance of “Great Books”
Author and academic Roosevelt Montás will present “Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation” at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Sutton Hall’s Gorell Auditorium. The presentation is free and open to the community.
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Grand Opening of Library Information Desk and Learning Commons
Explore the newly renovated IUP Libraries during a grand opening on Wednesday, September 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and enjoy food, fun, and giveaways as you tour the new areas. Everyone is welcome to participate!
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CTE Announces 2022 Faculty Recognition Award Winners
The Center for Teaching Excellence congratulates the winners of the 2022 Faculty Recognition Awards! The purpose of the Faculty Recognition Awards is to acknowledge the multidimensional nature of the practice of teaching and to begin to recognize some of the many excellent faculty members at IUP.
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New Faculty Recognition Award for Open Educational Resources and Affordable Learning Solutions
The Center for Teaching Excellence adds a new award for faculty sponsored by IUP Libraries.
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Spotlight on CTE’s McDevitt and New OER Faculty Award
Theresa McDevitt, Center for Teaching Excellence co-director of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, works towards increasing Open Educational Resources opportunities for faculty, including a new OER Faculty Recognition Award.
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IUP Faculty Present at PASSHE Conference on Teaching and Learning
The CTE acknowledges IUP Faculty’s commitment to professional development by highlighting the 2022 PASSHE Virtual Conference on Teaching Learning, which took place on January 11-12.
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Teaching Circles Mini-Grant Award Winners 2021–22
A list of the teaching circles receiving the Mini-Grant Award this academic year
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CTE Reflects on Benjamin’s Three Years of Service
This article gives thanks for Mimi Benjamin's service to the Center for Teaching Excellence and wishes her well as she leaves her position as co-director of Reflective Practice Large Group Meetings.
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CTE Welcomes New Associate Director and Co-Directors
The Center for Teaching Excellence welcomes three new members to the Leadership team.
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McGinty Creates “SPARKS”
Jacqueline McGinty, co-director of Instructional Design and Educational Technology, introduces a new faculty teaching resource called “IUP SPARKS.”
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Center for Teaching Excellence Advances Advising
Associate Director of Advising Erin Conlin describes new platform IUP Advise and the way it strengthens and streamlines advising.
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Transformative Texts Reflective Practice Large Group Meeting
The Center for Teaching Excellence Reflective Practice Large Group Meeting, Transformative Texts, will be presented Wednesday, February 17. This interactive workshop introduces participants to the ideas and approaches of transformative text teaching. It is an opportunity to consider how to incorporate such texts across all disciplines.
The IUP String Project: An Outstanding High-Impact Practice
This video highlights the IUP String Project. The video, directed by Linda Jennings, associate professor in the Department of Music, showcases great teaching practice that integrates service learning for exceptional instruction and experiential educational opportunities for IUP students.
Save the Dates: Faculty Wellness Workshop Spring Series
Funded by state APSCUF, the Spring Faculty Wellness Workshop Series offers seven sessions that will draw upon shared readings, reflection, and the skills of faculty, staff, and nationally known consultants to promote personal wellness and build resilience in the face of challenges and change.
Register Early for Faculty Wellness Workshop Series to Receive Books Prior to Spring Semester
The Center for Teaching Excellence is offering a Faculty Wellness Workshop Series, seven sessions that will draw upon shared readings, reflection, and the skills of nationally known consultants, as well as IUP faculty and staff, to promote personal wellness and build resilience in the face of challenges and change. Register by December 9 to receive books prior to spring semester.
Teaching Circles Mini-Grant Award Winners 2020-21
The Center for Teaching Excellence is pleased to announce the Teaching Circle Mini-Grant Award Winners for 2020–21.
Center for Teaching Excellence Celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Volume
Since 1989, the Center for Teaching Excellence has consistently supported the development of high-quality teaching. To celebrate its 30th year, IUP faculty members from across the university contributed their successful teaching practices, and a few recipes for nutritious snacks, to help their colleagues thrive.