Faculty Learning Communities: Chancellor's Learning Scholars for Student Success

This book provides a game plan for developing faculty expertise in student success pedagogies through hundreds of supported faculty learning communities (FLC). The topics are selected as evidence-based practices that can be used across the disciplines to inform faculty and support student success in undergraduate coursework. The program is set in motion by nominations for facilitators (Chancellors Learning Scholars, CLS) from institutional academic leaders, an individual application, and confirmation. Training for the CLS is provided by the systems Office of Faculty Development and supported by directors of the institutional teaching centers. The formation of each FLC, the identification of course products and changes emerging from the FLC, and the full story of each FLC are contained in the annual report. The program has involved 2500 faculty and thousands of course changes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

This comprehensive book provides a comprehensive game plan for developing faculty expertise in student success pedagogies across disciplines. Through the establishment of hundreds of supported faculty learning communities (FLCs), the program aims to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement among faculty members.

The FLCs serve as a foundation for the program, offering support and training to individual faculty moderators/facilitators. These moderators play a crucial role in facilitating systemwide conversations around selected topics and pedagogies that have been identified as evidence-based practices capable of informing faculty and supporting student success in undergraduate coursework.

The topics covered in the program include transparency in learning and teaching (TiLT), inclusive pedagogy, course redesign, mindset, High Impact Practices, strategies from neuroscience, Small Teaching, and SoTL. These pedagogies are carefully selected to address the diverse needs of students and promote a holistic approach to teaching and learning.

The program is initiated through nominations for facilitators (Chancellors Learning Scholars, CLS) from institutional academic leaders. These facilitators undergo comprehensive training provided by the systems Office of Faculty Development, with support from directors of institutional teaching centers. The formation of each FLC, the identification of course products and changes emerging from the FLC, and the full story of each FLC are documented in the annual report.

To date, the program has involved a substantial number of faculty members, impacting thousands of course changes. The evaluation of the program is conducted in three distinct ways: by the USG office, by systems teaching center directors, and through the analysis of the final reports submitted each year.

Overall, this book offers a valuable resource for higher education institutions seeking to enhance faculty expertise in student success pedagogies. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, the program aims to improve student outcomes and promote academic excellence across disciplines.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 231 x 153 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475855654