Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning

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PROMOTING TEACHING EXCELLENCE AT MISSOURI STATE

The FCTL supports an academic community where students learn, succeed, and become scholarly cititizens of our world.  

Who We Are

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) promotes scholarly teaching practices  leading to teaching excellence and the effective facilitation of student learning at Missouri State University.  The FCTL offers programs and resources aligned to evidence-based practices and opportunities for faculty to collaborate and engage in a vibrant, diverse academic community.  

What We Value

Collaboration

We value our partnerships, both inside and outside the university. We promote programs that encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing among faculty of all ranks.

Inclusiveness

We value all perspectives and their contributions to the academic community. We support faculty in inclusive teaching practices that strengthen a sense of belonging and help students thrive in an increasingly diverse world.

Evidence

We value evidence-based practices and promote scholarly teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning. We gather and use data to evaluate and improve faculty development services and programming.

Excellence

We are committed to teaching excellence through scholarship and continuous improvement. We value the advancement of teaching across disciplines and throughout all stages of academic career development. We recognize and celebrate faculty achievements in teaching, research, and service.

What's Happening at the FCTL

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Deadline: March 10, 2023

Teaching Awards

The FCTL Faculty Teaching Excellence Award recognizes faculty and instructors who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and teaching-related activities.

Deadline: March 24th!

Call for Proposals

The FCTL Advisory Council is inviting faculty to submit a Showcase proposal that highlights their teaching practices and would appeal to faculty across disciplines and all levels of experience.

FCTL Calendar

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Teaching Online
Teaching Technology Tools

The FCTL will provide support for faculty transitioning their instruction to alternative methods. For assistance, contact the FCTL.

Contact the FCTL

The FCTL staff is available to provide consultations, resources, training, and many other services to support MSU faculty teaching and learning.