{"id":1213,"date":"2021-06-22T11:23:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T15:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/deptsitetemplate\/?page_id=1213"},"modified":"2025-03-06T14:46:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T18:46:24","slug":"department-site-template-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Center for Teaching Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) at UMES<\/strong> is dedicated to fostering <strong>faculty success<\/strong> through innovative, research-based teaching practices. As a <strong>decentralized resource<\/strong>, CTE provides flexible and accessible support to educators across disciplines, empowering them to create dynamic, student-centered learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grounded in <strong>High-Impact Practices (HIPs)<\/strong> and evidence-based pedagogy, CTE offers <strong>intentional programming<\/strong> designed to enhance teaching effectiveness, promote inclusive and engaged learning environments, and support faculty at every stage of their professional development. Through workshops, collaborative learning communities, and tailored resources, we cultivate a culture of <strong>excellence, equity, and innovation<\/strong> in teaching and learning at UMES.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-shape-divider mt-0 mb-0\" style=\"color: #111;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-shape-divider__svg-wrapper\" style=\"height:61px;\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"divider--wavy\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 10\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"m42.19.65c2.26-.25 5.15.04 7.55.53 2.36.49 7.09 2.35 10.05 3.57 7.58 3.22 13.37 4.45 19.26 4.97 2.36.21 4.87.35 10.34-.25s10.62-2.56 10.62-2.56v-6.91h-100.01v3.03s7.2 3.26 15.84 3.05c3.92-.07 9.28-.67 13.4-2.24 2.12-.81 5.22-1.82 7.97-2.42 2.72-.63 3.95-.67 4.98-.77z\" fillRule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 -1 0 10)\" \/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-shape-divider__alt-wrapper\" style=\"height:17px;\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spring 2025 <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be on the lookout for our Needs Assessment Surveys!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s that time of year again &#8212; we want to hear from you about the kinds of programming you&#8217;re looking forward to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This semester, we&#8217;re working with the Provost&#8217;s Fellows, Dr. Lily Tsai and Dr. Tamarah Thompson, to revamp and refresh our Speaker Series and workshop topics. As 2025 unfolds, what practices are meaningful for you, both in the classroom and outside of it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:63px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.istockphoto.com\/id\/1276416928\/vector\/online-students-lesson-or-meeting-coronavirus-quarantine-distance-education-concept-stay-at.jpg?s=612x612&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=AynbQ4WcDWNDYW0xRM-Hflo03JYT84qwdFq_qQ8Wrjc=\" alt=\"Online students lesson or meeting. Coronavirus quarantine distance education concept. Stay at home vector illustration. Studying pupils or students. Laptop screenshot, Conference video call Online students lesson or meeting. Coronavirus quarantine distance education concept. Stay at home vector illustration. Studying pupils or students. Laptop screenshot, Conference video call screenshot teachers meeting stock illustrations\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer mb-0\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-shape-divider mt-0 mb-0\" style=\"color: #111;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-shape-divider__svg-wrapper\" style=\"height:63px;\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"divider--wavy\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 10\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"m42.19.65c2.26-.25 5.15.04 7.55.53 2.36.49 7.09 2.35 10.05 3.57 7.58 3.22 13.37 4.45 19.26 4.97 2.36.21 4.87.35 10.34-.25s10.62-2.56 10.62-2.56v-6.91h-100.01v3.03s7.2 3.26 15.84 3.05c3.92-.07 9.28-.67 13.4-2.24 2.12-.81 5.22-1.82 7.97-2.42 2.72-.63 3.95-.67 4.98-.77z\" fillRule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 -1 0 10)\" \/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-shape-divider__alt-wrapper\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:123px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/images-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/images-3.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/images-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/images-3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/images-3-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Find a program that fits your schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Propose a Teaching Seminar<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1159190222-612x612-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1542\" width=\"220\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1159190222-612x612-3.jpg 602w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1159190222-612x612-3-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1159190222-612x612-3-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Share your teaching experience, experiments, or revelations in a 30-minute virtual or in-person session. Submit a brief proposal for Fall 2025. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">CTE Initiatives<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1168910733-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1545\" width=\"221\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1168910733-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1168910733-612x612-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1168910733-612x612-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1168910733-612x612-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/teachingexcellence\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2022\/09\/istockphoto-1168910733-612x612-1-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The CTE partners with faculty, departments, and schools on initiatives aligned with UMES&#8217; mission to provide global and local opportunities. Click here to learn more about our 2025-2026 initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:127px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mission The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) at UMES is dedicated to fostering faculty success through innovative, research-based teaching practices. As a decentralized resource, CTE provides flexible and accessible support to educators across disciplines, empowering them to create dynamic, student-centered learning experiences. 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