The Center for Teaching & Learning 

Vision

The Center for Teaching & Learning  (CTL) serves as a resource center that explores, promotes, and supports excellence in teaching and learning, pedagogical best practices, innovative technologies, and campus collaborations that enhance the student experience.

Mission

The Center for Teaching & Learning is committed to supporting faculty and staff through professional development opportunities in order to enhance the quality of the teaching and learning process and the student-centered learning environment at SUNY Orange.

The CTL:

• Provides pedagogical best practices and technology training to enhance course goals and objectives.
• Fosters the integration of innovative teaching methods/technologies to meet the diverse learning styles of students.
• Provides professional development resources and training opportunities that enhance the teaching and learning experience.
• Supports collegiality of SUNY Orange faculty and staff through collaborative workshops and dialogue.
• Explores new technology options that support student learning and success.

Goals

The goals of the CTL align with the College Strategic Priorities, the Academic Master Plan, Student Services Initiatives, and Instructional Technology Priorities.  In support of this goal, the CTL strives to:

• Identify, acquire, and integrate emerging instructional technology & training needs in higher education to support the college’s academic programs.
• Maintain currency of training programs and curriculum development to align with the evolving academic needs of the student body.
• Foster an atmosphere of collaboration and partnerships.
• Showcase faculty innovation and creativity.
• Provide adjunct and new faculty mentoring and support.
• Offer training opportunities in a variety of formats to maximize participation.