Resources

An e-book with chapters on various stages of the academic career (graduate school, job search, alternative career options), as well as a chapter on "Dealing with Difficult Issues" and suggested resources.

A 40 page article covering basics of course construction and syllabus preparation, by The Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning at Brown University.

Provides guidelines for the creation, distribution, and modification of syllabi at the University of Louisville, provided as a model for the creation of syllabi generally.

A two-page article by Ken Bains, briefly reviewing elements of a syllabus that can stimulate deeper and more enthusiastic student learning.

a 34 page booklet prepared by the University of North Carolina's Center for Teaching and Learning, covering topics such as "Defining Tasks," "Providing Feedback and Evaluation," and more than 20 pages of appendices providng sample forms and training programs.

Executive Summary of a study by the Higher Education Research institute (UCLA) to explore the comparative effects of service learning on the cognitive and affective development of undergraduates.

An engaging and accessible rumination on the purposes of liberal arts education and how they have been undermined in the past 50 years.

A quick review of the concept and basic contents of a teaching portfolio, by Boston University's Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching.

Series of web pages providing an overview of Elon College's robust program in undergraduate research.

Links to related short articles on practical topics for establishing and administering a faculty learning community,  such as: mission and purpose, curriculum, meetings and activities, administration, and assessment.