Consultations
Are you looking for new ideas to try in your course? Do you have a teaching question or problem to discuss? Would you like feedback on some element of your course design or course materials? Your colleagues in the Faculty Center are here to provide you with the resources and support you need to build your knowledge of best pedagogical practices in traditional, blended, and online teaching environments. Consultations are confidential, non-evaluative, and collaborative.
Develop Teaching Materials & Ideas
Faculty Center staff are available to discuss any aspect of your teaching, serve as an impartial sounding board for your ideas, and provide insights into research-based best practices as you create new materials. Some of the ways we can assist are:
- Course and syllabus design
- Utilize active learning strategies for engaging students
- Inclusive teaching strategies
- Design engaging assignments
- Re-envision your approach to grading student work
- Develop rubrics and assessment tools
- Write a teaching philosophy statement
- Compile a teaching portfolio
- Create accessible course materials
- Convert face-to-face courses to LMS-enhanced, flipped, or blended formats
- Classroom management
Solve a Teaching Concerning
There are times when even the best lessons, activities, and assignments do not produce the desired results. We can assist by being a supportive “extra set of eyes” to help you:
- Determine the causes of pain points in a course
- Reduce communication load
- Interpret student evaluations of instruction
Leverage Learning Technology
There is a wide variety of technology to assist you in your teaching. Faculty Center staff provide insight on various technologies and how they impact student learning.
Contact Us
To contact us about our consulting services, utilize the MyHelp system to request a Faculty Center consultation.
Submit a Faculty Center Request
Last updated: 4/8/2025