26 May 2023
15:30–16:45
Project description: Till recently, planning for Centers for Learning & Teaching (CLTs) has tended to be ad hoc. Very little research existed to support and guide faculty developers, and campus leadership on how to strategize for CLTs; develop professional development (PD) programs, or assess their effectiveness. CLTs have had different development trajectories, largely a hit-and-trial process, depending on the governance model of the campus, the vision of the university head, and the CLT leadership. CLTs across AMICAL vary in terms of size, funding, and position within the structure of the universities, but largely tend to be undersized, underfunded, overexploited, and overlooked. During meetings in 2022, CLTs across AMICAL discussed issues they encounter and that are rooted in their staffing, infrastructure, and position. A need for (re)evaluation was raised.