Teaching Excellence Community Clause Samples
The Teaching Excellence Community clause establishes a framework for recognizing and supporting high standards of teaching within an organization or institution. It typically outlines the criteria for membership, the benefits and responsibilities of being part of the community, and the processes for sharing best practices or professional development. By formalizing a community focused on teaching excellence, this clause encourages continuous improvement among educators and fosters a collaborative environment dedicated to enhancing educational quality.
Teaching Excellence Community. A Teaching Excellence Community (TEC) will be established as a cohort in which each tenured faculty member will participate. The purpose of the TEC is to support the tenured professor's instructional skill development and contribution to the college. Faculty will participate in a cohort of 5-10 faculty members which comprises their Teaching Excellence Community (TEC). A ▇▇▇▇ will have general oversight and provide guidance, direction, and administrative support for each cohort. ▇▇▇▇▇ are not expected to attend all cohort meetings. The purpose of each cohort is to provide ongoing feedback, insight, and support for faculty in ongoing content expertise and improvement of teaching and learning practices that lead to increased student success. Cohorts will stay together for 4 years. Cohort continuation beyond 4 years is determined by the cohort members and the relevant vice president. Newly tenured faculty members will join an existing cohort upon completion of the probationary tenure process.
Teaching Excellence Community. Article 5.10. Up to 4 Professors, 1 Administrator Faculty Awards Committee: Article 5.11.4 and 7.1. 4 Professors, 2 Administrators Faculty Professional Development Fund Committee: Article 7.3.2. 4 Professors RIF Review Committee: Article 10.9. 3 Professors, 1 Administrator, 1 Student Dismissal Review Committee: Article 11.3. 3 Professors, 1 Administrator, 1 Full-time Student Labor Management Communications Committee: Article 14.
Teaching Excellence Community. A Teaching Excellence Community (TEC) will be established as a cohort in which each tenured faculty member will participate. The purpose of the TEC is to support the tenured professor’s instructional skill development and contribution to the college. Faculty will participate in a cohort of 3-5 faculty members which comprises their Teaching Excellence Community (TEC). A ▇▇▇▇ will have general oversight and provide guidance, direction, and administrative support for each cohort. Deans are not expected to attend all cohort meetings. The purpose of each cohort is to provide ongoing feedback, insight, and support for faculty in ongoing content expertise and improvement of teaching and learning practices that lead to increased student success. Cohorts will stay together for 5 years. Cohort continuation beyond 5 years is determined by the cohort members and the relevant vice president. Newly tenured faculty members will join an existing cohort upon completion of the probationary tenure process.
5.9.1. Faculty Responsibilities: Responsibilities of faculty members within the cohort structure include: Determine individual learning improvement goals for the five-year cycle. The learning goals are central to each faculty member’s professional development plan. Learning goals must be linked to one or more college Core Themes. Use data and research to inform goals and activities. Work with their division ▇▇▇▇ to confirm learning improvement goals for the five-year cycle. Working with their TEC cohort members, to create and implement expectations for meetings (a minimum of 2 per year), student evaluations and peer support observations visits. Support, guide, and assist cohort members in achieving their learning goals. Be open to suggestions, feedback and support from cohort members regarding learning goals.