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Bibliographical References Applicable to Faculty Development

This web page contains links to some of the more popular resources used by department chairpersons.

 

American Association of Higher Education Bulletin
Sections on: Assessment; the engaged campus; faculty roles and reward; teaching and learning; technology
American Council on Education
Department chair on-line resource center
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Sections on: Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities (SENCER); technology and learning; faculty roles and responsibilitie; faculty development
Carnegie Mellon University Center for Teaching Excellence
Sections on: Resources for enhancing education; teaching best practices; teaching with technology; evaluation and assessment; Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and the Office of Technology for Education

FLAGuide: Field-Tested Learning Assessment Guide for Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology Instructors
Sections on: Collaborative learning; technology; Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs); tools; resources

IDEA Center at Kansas State University
IDEA papers and reports dealing with student ratings, student motivation, improving motivation, and other important topics
Center for Teaching, Learning, and Faculty Development at Michigan Tech
Teaching tips, workshops, improving instruction, teaching evaluation
National Academies: Center for Education
The National Academies perform an unparalleled public service by bringing together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor. These experts serve pro bono to address critical national issues and give advice to the federal government and the public.

University of Iowa Center for Teaching
Resources for faculty, including the “Professor’s Assistant” and “Teaching Resource Exchange”

University of Missouri-Columbia Program for Excellence in Teaching (PET)
Consultations; faculty development incentive grants
University of Missouri-Columbia Teaching and Research Toolbox for Faculty
Includes basic information to get new faculty started and provides resources for most areas of practice for all faculty