Towards an Integrated Academy: A Teaching and Learning Framework for Carleton University 2013 ‐ 2018
Foundational Statement “Carleton University is an independent, collegial university dedicated to the advancement of learning through disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching, study and research, the creation and dissemination of knowledge, and the betterment of its community. It is centred in Ottawa and serves the people of Ontario, Canada, and the world.” (SIP, 2013 ‐ 2018)
From The Carleton University Strategic integrated Plan Theme 3 • “Carleton University will be nationally and internationally known for being student centred, linking its academic Theme 1 endeavours and student • “Carleton University will be supports to empower known nationally and students as productive and internationally for its engaged citizens in an research and teaching increasingly diverse programs which respond to world.” the needs of society today and which anticipate the needs of the future…”
Role of the OAVPTL • provide leadership at the institutional level • promote excellence in teaching and learning • coordinate initiatives to enhance the quality of the teaching and learning environment • ensure integration and coherence among Carleton’s robust and diverse system of teaching and learning activities
Core Values Inclusivity Community Respect Integrity Responsiveness Flexibility
Guiding Principles experiential active collaborative holistic and engaging integrated outcomes ‐ based learner ‐ innovative centred promotes challenging academic life ‐ long quality learning
An Integrated Framework for Teaching and Learning at Carleton University outcomes ‐ based curricula student engagement, high impact external practices (HIPs) learning, and communities success safe, inclusive, holistic, integrated and enriching learning environment
Goals of the OAVPTL Work with administrators and faculty • Help Carleton’s teachers to engage students • Promote the scholarship of teaching and learning • Enhance teaching by providing professional development • Promote the use of student ‐ centred approaches to teaching and • learning Build communities of practice • Foster safe, inclusive, participatory learning environments • Help to provide leadership in integrating student success initiatives • Develop strategic partnerships and effective teams • Continuously engage with other parts of the University to help with • integration of teaching, learning and research for application in various communities
Structure: Teaching and Learning Services Carleton Instructional University Media OnLine (CUOL) Services (IMS) Educational Development Centre (EDC)
Organizational Structure Office of the Associate Vice ‐ President (Teaching and Learning) Teaching and Learning Services Educational Carleton University Instructional Media Development Centre Onlie (CUOL) Services (IMS) (EDC) Media Production Classroom Technology Instructional Design Centre Support Enrichment Mini ‐ Teaching and Learning Carleton Univeristy Courses Program Development Event Support Student Centre and Instructional Maintenance Exam Centre Innovation
T & L Initiatives Supported by the OAVPTL development of first ‐ year experience bridging and explicit program ‐ level active learning spaces programs transitional programs learning outcomes multidisciplinary and accessibility, equity international learning interdisciplinary awards for excellence and diversity opportunities programs experiential, active appropriate evaluation technology mediated intellectual, critical and collaborative and measurement of teaching and learning and creative inquiry ‐ teaching and learning the achievement of approaches based learning approaches learning outcomes service ‐ learning and co ‐ curricular student community activities engagement
OAVPTL Teaching and Learning Partnerships All academic units The Office of the Vice ‐ The Office of the Vice ‐ (Faculties and Provost and Associate The Office of Quality The Student Academic President (Students Departments, Schools, Vice ‐ President Assurance Success Centre and Enrolment) Centres and Institutes) (Academic) The Carleton University The Paul Menton The Student Experience The Discovery Centre Equity Services Library Centre Office Co ‐ op and Career Communication and The International Facilities Management Scheduling and Exam Services Computing Services Student Services Office and Planning services The Faculty of The Office of Graduate and Institutional Research The Registrar’s office Student organizations CUASA Postdoctoral Affairs and Planning The Office of Quality Initiatives
The Teaching and Learning Council • Launched in October 2014 with 39 nominated or invited members from across the University • Purpose : – operationalize/help achieve vision articulated in both the SIP and the TLF – advance the overarching goal of engaging students to promote deep learning and success – help foster a strong culture of excellence in teaching and learning across the University.
TLC Composition Members represent represent various interests, disciplines, departments, professional service units and students. They include: • T&L Liaisons from Faculties • librarians • professional service staff involved in supporting teaching • undergraduate and graduate students • representatives of the three TLS units • other teaching and learning champions, such as: – winners of internal university ‐ wide teaching awards – early and/or successful adopters of various innovative pedagogies and e ‐ learning technologies.
TLC Structure & Function • Consists of self ‐ directed, member ‐ driven, action ‐ oriented, university ‐ wide teams working collaboratively on initiatives that interest members. • Action teams plan, design and implement projects to support both their own teaching AND teaching and learning across the University.
Themes of Current TLC Action Teams • Career and Skills • Experiential Learning • Pedagogy, Technology and Learning Spaces • Student Engagement and Satisfaction
For more information, please contact • OAVPTL – 613 ‐ 520 ‐ 2344 • oavptl@carleton.ca • www.carleton.ca/teachinglearning Thank you!
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