1 Diana Marrs, Ph.D. CTE Director

2 Think, Pair, Share activityIndividually, write down 1 instructional practice, technique, activity that you use that really works well. Write down 1 problem you would really like to work on to change if possible Share with your neighbors at your table Share with the class

3 Mission The Center for Teaching Excellence serves the New Mexico Highlands University community by providing programming, resources and support for quality teaching and advising, and for the assessment of effective student learning.

4 Services Individual Consultations Classroom Observations WebinarsFace-to-Face Events, center visits, zoomed 1 hour topics Individualized Department Training Workshops Faculty presentations Guest speakers

5 Topics High Impact Practices Diversity and cultural inclusionSeminar Series for new instructors Active Learning Best Practices in Teaching Assessment Strategies Desire2Learn – online certificate course and weekly topics Eric Urioste - Educational Technologist, TEC 104 Distance learning and teaching Learning Communities

6 Resources Physical Library of books and journal articlesOnline video library from Magna Publications/Faculty focus CTE website

7 Event notifications Once a month – the full month calendar of titles/locations Once a week – the week’s events, with descriptions Other special events and opportunities as single s

8 Finale What are some desired topics and best times for events?Reading circle Friday afternoons Faculty Showcase – promote your colleagues Grant funded Instructional Designers Elizabeth Irvin SOE Cathryn Brooks-Williams CAS

9 Discussion Questions? ContactDiana Marrs (505) TEC 102 Eric Urioste (505) TEC 104