The Center for Teaching and Learning (formerly the Center for School Change) has as its principal mission the improvement of teaching and learning across all disciplines.
The Center creates opportunities for university faculty to strengthen teaching efforts through research-based methodologies, professional development experiences, advanced studies and assessment practices that lead to improved teaching and student learning.
About the Center
The Center operates as part of the University’s Title III Grant. Title III is a federal government assistance program given to historically Black colleges and Universities. Title III assures equity in educational opportunities for all students.
The Center works in conjunction with the Title III office to assure that university faculty are equipped with the tools and resources needed to enrich their teaching in order to increase student learning.
All expenditures submitted by the Center to the Title III office must be allowable under federal guidelines.
Services
The Center for Teaching and Learning serves the University faculty by providing:
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Assistance with Publications |
Conducting Workshops and Seminars |
Professional Conferences |
The Center helps university faculty by providing mini-grants for the purpose of research.
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The Center supports and helps university faculty with publication of research or submission of publications to various journals or periodicals.
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The Center sponsors various workshops and seminars for university faculty. These workshops and seminars are targeted at enhancing the teaching skills of university faculty. |
The Center supports university faculty attending Professional Conferences. |
2009 Fellowship Project Opportunity
The NASA Administrator's Fellowship Project (NAFP) enhances the professional development for NASA employees as well as STEM faculty from Minority Institutions while building and strengthening the STEM infrastructure at MIs.
Please visit the United Negro College Fund Special Program Corporation's web site to apply.
Mini-Grant
Mini-Grant Applications are now being accepted for the 2008-2009 Year and the deadline for submissions is October 27, 2008.
There are now two (2) types of grants:
- Research Grant - $1,500 (3 awards will be made on meritorious research)
- Innovative Teaching Grant - $1,000 (2 awards will be made on meritorious teaching innovation)
Please click on the Guidlines and Forms links below for further information or call the office.
Upcoming Events
January 15, 2009 “IES Practice Guide for Adolescent Literacy Workshop”
Longwood Room, Bank of America Building 8am – 3pm
The Center for Teaching & Learning is co-hosting an event with The Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic of Rutgers University. This event is statewide and will encompass participants from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. There will be a break for lunch at the University Café.
February 12, 2009 “Fourth Annual Mini-Grant Research Presentations Part II”
Bank of America Building 309 11 am – 1 pm
Featuring Dr. Constant B. Beugre, Associate Professor & Dr. Kathlyn Wilson, Assistant Professor, both of the Management Department. Also presenting will be Dr. Yvonne Stringfield, Chair of the Nursing Department and, Dr. Clytrice Watson, Assistant Professor of the Biology Department. Show your support of departmental faculty by attending this informative program. Lunch will be provided for all who register. Call x6140 to reserve your space before February 9, 2009.
April 20, 2009 “CTL Advisory Board Meeting”
Bank of America Building 309 4pm – 7pm
This meeting is only open to Board Members.
Previous Events
October 30, 2008 “Fourth Annual Mini-Grant Research Presentations Part I”
Bank of America Building 309 11 am – 1 pm
Featuring Dr. Sabrina McGary, Associate Professor of Biology Department and Dr. Mingxin Guo, Assistant Professor of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department. Show your support of departmental faculty by attending this informative program. Lunch will be provided for all who register. Call x6140 to reserve your space before October 27, 2008.
October 23, 2008 “Assessment Data Results and Aligning Student Learning Goals”
Bank of America Building 309 11 am – 1 pm
An intensive workshop designed to inform university professors of student learning needs based on assessment results. It will include information on Annual Reporting of Assessment Data at the Program and Course levels. Lunch will be provided for all who register. Call X6140 to reserve your space before October 20, 2008.
September 17, 2008 “The Center for Teaching & Learning Advisory Board Meeting”
Bank of America Building 309 4pm – 7 pm
This meeting identified challenges and outlined possible solutions that would address the Centers’ ability to effectively promote Professional Development Workshops that would benefit our Teaching Community here at Delaware State University. The Advisory Boards’ next meeting will be April 20, 2009.
September 25, 2008 “2008 Leadership Seminar”
Bank of America Building 309 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
With Mr. David Oakes, Skills Path On-Site Training.
This workshop provided time management, communication, and teambuilding skills for managers and supervisors. In addition there were key points to how to conduct effective & excellent meetings.
September 29, 2008 “Dr. Frank Livoy & Dr. Joe Fitzpatrick of Rutgers University’s Research Laboratory”
EH 109 10am – 12 noon
This meeting provided information about research studies and websites to obtain research data that would be useful to a wide variety of educators. In addition there were discussions about federally funded lads under the direction of the Institute for Education Science, which has 9 other regional laboratories throughout the country. For further information of to receive Dr. Livoy or Dr. Fitzpatrick’s contact information please contact our office.
April 10, 2008 “Active Learning: Engaging Students with Classroom Learning Activities”
MBNA Room 204 11am – 12:30pm
Juliet Hahn, Ph.D, Cynthia VanGolen, Ph.D, and Harbinder Dhillon, Ph.D
March 14, 2008 “Problem Based Learning”
MBNA Room 309 9am - 4pm
Dr. Mark Serva and Dr. George Watson
University of Delaware; Center for the Transformation of Undergraduate Education
February 19, 2008 “Getting Classes to Click”
MBNA Room 309 11am - 12:30pm
Dr. Fred Hartline
February 14, 2008 “Nuts and Bolts of Assessment”
MBNA Room 204 11am
Genevieve Tighe
January 23, 2008 “Measuring Learning Outcomes”
MBNA Room 309 11am
Dr. Joe Amoako
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Director for Center
Dr. Rebecca Fox-Lykens |
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Cottage 36 is located between
the EH and ETV Buildings |
Contact Information
The Center is located in Cottage 36 near the Education and Humanities Building.
Our office is open from 8:00—4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Cottage 36 is located between the EH and ETV Buildings
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Dr. Rebecca Fox-Lykens, Director |
(302) 857-7362 |
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Ms. Rosetta Brickhouse, Senior Secretary |
(302) 857-6140 |
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Center for Teaching and Learning
Cottage 36
Delaware State University
Dover, DE 19901 |
(302) 857-6140 (office)
(302) 857-7536 (fax) |
Guidelines and Forms
 CTL Faculty Tuition Support Application
CTL Travel Support Policy Procedures
Faculty Tuition Support Program Guidelines
 Mini-Grant Guidelines & Timeline
Title III Travel Summary Report Form
Travel Request & Authorization Form
2008 - 2009 Advisory Board Members
Dr. Beverly Hartline, Dean
College of Math, Natural Sciences & Technology |
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Dr. Anuradha Dujari, Professor
College of Education |
Dr. Carlos M. Rodriguez, Associate Professor
College of Business |
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Dr. Charlie Michaels, Executive Director
Delaware Professional Standards Board |
Dr. John N. Austin, Director
Sponsored Programs |
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Dr. Mark Serva, Assistant Professor University of Delaware
Department of Accounting & MIS |
Dr. Jym VanSciver, Director of Secondary Education
Seaford School District |
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Dr. Sabrina McGary, Associate Professor
College of Math, Natural Sciences & Technology |
Dr. Rebecca Fox-Lykens, Director
Center for Teaching & Learning |
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