Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning

Welcome to the new CSN Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning!

“
With great teaching, students succeed.”
Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)

The Faculty Center connects CSN faculty with resources, upcoming events and opportunities, and recognition of excellence in teaching and learning. Developed by faculty, for faculty, the Faculty Center reflects CSN’s commitment to supporting educators and fostering a collaborative community focused on student success.

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Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS)

Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Yoho on her invitation to a national community of practice on research impacts, where she will advance faculty development and scholarship while representing community colleges.

Supporting Faculty, Growing Together

Faculty Center classroom with collaborative tables, chairs, a whiteboard and a digital display.
Faculty Center collaborative learning space with flexible tables, chairs, whiteboards and a digital display.

Visit the About the Faculty Center page to learn more about the Center’s mission and goals, as well as the faculty-led efforts that brought the Faculty Center to life. On the Meet the Director page, you can learn more about the Center’s inaugural director and their role in supporting CSN faculty.

Throughout the Faculty Center website, you’ll also find professional development opportunities, upcoming faculty programming and events, and recognition of excellence in teaching and learning.

Like teaching itself, the Faculty Center will continue to grow and evolve as we explore new ideas, learn from experience, and respond to the needs of CSN faculty. Check back often for new programs, resources, opportunities and updates.

Visit us at our first location at the West Charleston campus, room E 127. Please stay tuned for updates on the spaces at the North Las Vegas and Henderson campuses!

Faculty Programming

The new Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning is continuously developing content and programming that supports CSN instructors across appointment types. Please check out some of our current opportunities!

New Faculty Institute

The New Faculty Institute supports new faculty as they transition into their roles while building a collaborative culture of teaching excellence and enhancing the student learning experience at CSN.

Innovators Club

This program empowers faculty to explore new teaching strategies, learn from experience, and collaborate across disciplines while fostering innovation and continuous improvement at CSN.

Teaching Data Explorers

Faculty explore student outcomes through institutional data, collaborative discussion, and reflection to gain new insights and strengthen their teaching practices at CSN.

Not finding what you are seeking? Please email the Faculty Center or reach out directly to the Director, Dr. Rachel Yoho, to schedule a teaching consultation, discuss ideas, or find additional support.

New Faculty Institute

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During the development of the proposal for a new Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, discussions highlighted the need for shifting the culture around teaching and learning at CSN through the implementation of a New Faculty Institute (NFI) to build a knowledge base and capacity. This is intended to not only support new faculty in adjusting to their roles, but also strengthen the classroom experience for students.

New Faculty Institute cohorts engage in extended orientation and comprehensive preparation for their new faculty roles. Initial offerings may include connections to campus resources and profiles of student demographics, as well as opportunities for course development, mentorship, and learner engagement.

The NFI will have synchronous meetings and asynchronous resources to support new faculty across appointment types. If you are a new faculty member, please watch your email for your invitation (or reach out directly for your invite). If you are a department chair, dean, or other faculty member or interested member of the CSN community, please reach out for more information on this program to the Faculty Center Director.

Innovators Club

Across higher education, faculty are rarely recognized or incentivized to innovate in their courses and teaching. This program provides a supportive space to develop and implement new instructional strategies, reflect on the experience, and learn from colleagues across disciplines. By recognizing both innovation and the value of learning from initial challenges, the program aims to foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing through the Faculty Center.

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Teaching Data Explorers

Would you like to learn more about your teaching from an institutional data perspective? Explore student outcomes from a data report generated by the Office of Institutional Research, have a collaborative conversation with IR and the Faculty Center, and implement reflective teaching practices to have the opportunity to earn a program completion certificate.

Sign Up

CSN faculty participate in a small-group discussion during a Faculty Center workshop.

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