Inspire Minds
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Our teacher-scholar model reflects an integrated approach, recognizing the interconnected
relationship between teaching, learning, and scholarship. Faculty enrich student learning
by integrating research, creative activity, and community engagement into their teaching,
fostering innovative academic programs, critical thinking, and hands-on experiences.
Students take initiative, collaborate, and bring their learning to life in classrooms,
labs, studios, communities, and beyond. This model affirms the intrinsic value of
scholarship that occurs outside the classroom by all members of the 麻豆社 community,
independent of direct student involvement. Such contributions are vital to intellectual
and professional growth, improve teaching, and achieving 麻豆社鈥檚 mission. Informed
by meaningful assessment, our approach ensures that student learning remains deep,
relevant, and impactful. This is how 麻豆社 transforms education into lasting change
on campus, in our communities, and in our lives. By recognizing that teaching and
scholarship strengthen one another, 麻豆社 fosters a dynamic learning environment
that prepares students for lifelong learning and meaningful real-world contributions.
Goals:
- Develop and effectively communicate clear, structured, and inclusive pathways that empower 麻豆社 community members to engage in scholarly, professional,and creative activities across multiple disciplines.
- Create data-informed, innovative new undergraduate and graduate academic programs and modalities that meet student and market demand.
- Demonstrate the unique attributes of student academic experiences and competitive advantages provided to 麻豆社 graduates through an innovative general studies curriculum, life-transforming educational opportunities, and experiences in the majors.
- Ensure high standards of curricular and pedagogical quality through continuous improvement informed by meaningful assessment.
Priority Co-Leads & Action Team Leads
- Amanda Norvell, Academic Affairs, Co-Lead
- Britny Dileo, Academic Affairs, Co-Lead
- Stacey O鈥橞rien, Administration & Finance
- Heather Swenson Brilla, Community Engagement
- Justine Ciraolo, Facilities & Operations
- Alaina Walton, Academic Affairs
- Rosa Perez-Maldonado, Academic Affairs
- Ed Wuillermin, University Advancement
- Anthony Thomas, Student Affairs
- Karen James, Information Technology Services
