PROGRAM FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING

New Assistant Professors at Texas State University-San Marcos are expected to participate in the Program for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The program consists of eight sessions dedicated to discussing new and innovative ideas that will strengthen teaching and learning and acquaint participants with instructional support services on campus. The goals of the program are to inspire teaching excellence as well as to instill a sense of community among the new faculty on campus.

Most sessions are scheduled in Alkek 105/106. An optional lunch is typically served at 12:15 p.m. Participants will be contacted via e-mail prior to each session at which time you may need to RSVP for the optional lunch. The programs will begin at 1:00 p.m. and last until approximately 3:30 p.m. Sessions for the academic year 2008-2009 will normally be held on the first Friday of the month.

During the first session, partipants will sign a contract indicating their intent to participate in the program. Upon satisfactory completion of the Program for Excellence in Teaching and Learning participants will receive a certificate, an award, and up to $800 in travel funds to attend conferences supporting excellence in teaching and learning.

Please contact Dr. Beth Wuest, Director, Academic Develoment and Assessment, at 245-2112 in order to have any questions answered or concerns addressed.