Center for Faculty Development
Faculty Learning Communities
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Our Faculty Learning Communities (FLC) program brings together instructors from across disciplines as a cohort to engage in a learning community around scholarly practice, teaching, and learning. FLCs will work collaboratively to investigate questions related to their teaching strategies, student learning, curriculum, or program-level initiatives. The end “deliverable” will be determined by the group, but could include production of scholarship, internal or external presentations, curricular change/design, program-level proposals or initiatives, or other outcomes that are reflective of the work of the group.
The goals of the program are to:
- Enhance teaching practices and student learning
- Promote scholarly approaches to course design, pedagogy, assessment, and evaluation
- Foster a culture of teaching excellence and reflective practice
- Build community and interdisciplinary connections
- Integrate university initiatives in meaningful and tangible ways
The Faculty Learning Community program is currently recruiting for three subject areas specifically, with hopes that each cohort will complete projects together as collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. The three topics for this Fall 2026 are listed below:
FLC: Cultivating Civic and Social Skills. Today's students need more than content knowledge, they need to think critically, evaluate information, and engage productively with others. This FLC will explore topics that support faculty in building classrooms where meaningful dialogue and thoughtful analysis can thrive. Topics may include critical thinking strategies, media literacy, productive discourse, and structured deliberative dialogue. This FLC will meet Thursday, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, from 1:00-2:30 pm.
FLC: AI in Higher Education. Join this Faculty Learning Community to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance teaching, streamline course development, and support student learning. This FLC emphasizes real-world application, giving faculty the opportunity to experiment with tools, share experiences, and leave with practical strategies they can immediately implement in their courses. This FLC will meet Wednesday, Sept.16, 23, 30, and Oct. 7, from 2:30-4:00 pm.
FLC: Preparing Workforce Ready Students. Join this Faculty Learning Community focused on equipping students with the skills and experiences they need for career success. Together, we will explore strategies to intentionally design learning that connects coursework to real-world applications. This FLC will meet Wednesday, Oct. 14, 21, 28, and Nov. 4, from 2:30-4:00 pm.
Please use this application to indicate which topic is of interest to you. Applications are due August 31, 2026.
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