Diana Marrs, Ph.D. CTE Director

Think, Pair, Share activity Individually, write down 1 instructional practice, technique, activity that you use that really works well. Write down 1 problem you would really like to work on to change if possible Share with your neighbors at your table Share with the class

Mission The Center for Teaching Excellence serves the New Mexico Highlands University community by providing programming, resources and support for quality teaching and advising, and for the assessment of effective student learning.

Services Individual Consultations Classroom Observations Webinars Face-to-Face Events, center visits, zoomed 1 hour topics Individualized Department Training Workshops Faculty presentations Guest speakers

Topics High Impact Practices Diversity and cultural inclusion Seminar Series for new instructors Active Learning Best Practices in Teaching Assessment Strategies Desire2Learn – online certificate course and weekly topics Eric Urioste - Educational Technologist, TEC 104 Distance learning and teaching Learning Communities

Resources Physical Library of books and journal articles Online video library from Magna Publications/Faculty focus CTE website

Event notifications Once a month – the full month calendar of titles/locations Once a week – the week’s events, with descriptions Other special events and opportunities as single emails

Finale What are some desired topics and best times for events? Reading circle Friday afternoons Faculty Showcase – promote your colleagues Grant funded Instructional Designers Elizabeth Irvin ezirvin@nmhu.edu SOE Cathryn Brooks-Williams cmwilliams@nmhu.edu CAS

Discussion Questions? Contact Diana Marrs dmarrs@nmhu.edu (505) 454-3070 TEC 102 Eric Urioste esurioste@nmhu.edu (505) 454-2249 TEC 104