The Center for Teaching & Learning

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) supports Quincy University faculty in creating engaging, innovative, and student-centered learning experiences. Through professional development opportunities, instructional resources, collaborative partnerships, and educational technology support, the CTL helps educators strengthen their teaching practices and enhance student success. Whether exploring new teaching strategies, integrating technology into the classroom, or connecting with colleagues across disciplines, faculty can find the tools and support they need to thrive.

Mission

Supports faculty development, enhances teaching excellence, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement across the university.

Vision

Inspires and empowers educators to advance teaching excellence, fosters meaningful collaboration, and nurtures a university‐wide culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Faculty Development Opportunities

The Center for Teaching & Learning offers workshops, discussions, and learning communities designed to support faculty growth throughout the academic year. Programs provide opportunities to explore effective teaching practices, educational technology, assessment strategies and student engagement techniques.

Core Values

Life-Long Learning:
We believe that all community members are capable of learning and improving with effort, support, and guidance.
Evidence-Based Practices:
We champion evidence‑based teaching by drawing on high-quality learning research and professional expertise.
Centering the Community:
We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where diverse voices are honored, and where all educators support one another’s growth.
Respecting Individuality:
We recognize that educators bring a wide range of experiences and interests to our interactions; we design experiences that are welcoming, supportive, and readily accessible. We prioritize the wellness of those we work with and ourselves.

Events

New Faculty Learning Community
Book club
Topical Workshops
Community Building
Spring Professional Development Day

Teaching Resources

Explore practical tools, guides, and support services designed to enhance teaching effectiveness and student learning.

Resource categories include:

Instructional Design
Course planning
Syllabus resources
Learning outcome development
Teaching Strategies
Discussion facilitation resources
Educational Technology
Learning management system support
AI resources and guidelines
Faculty Development
Professional development opportunities
Reading and research recommendations
Accessibility resources
Student engagement strategies
Pedagogical Consulations
Monthly Newsletters

I started my formal teaching journey late in life. I have a passion for the materials I teach and a wealth of experience to share with students. However, no one explained to me how to utilize the best tools to use in the science of learning. I signed up for the book club that Gary Meacher was organizing using the book Powerful Teaching. That is where I learned about the concept called “retrieval practice”. Retrieval practice is a strategy that pulls information out of a student’s head, rather than continuing to push information into their heads during normal classroom periods. I am now doing this process without assigning a formal grade to these practices, which has been important in making the process effective. Examples of the process that I now use include written, short-answer questions after specific topics, think-pair-share, brain dumps, and “Two Things”.

Roger