Services and Support
Customized and confidential teaching observation and consulting services to support research-based teaching and learning design and strategies. Faculty partner with center staff to consider current teaching strategies, set meaningful goals, and develop action plans.
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General ItemFaculty Innovation Groups
This initiative is designed to engage faculty and other personnel engaged with instruction in a series of phased explorations into technological and pedagogical innovations that may directly impact student learning and teaching at Virginia Tech.
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General ItemFaculty Teaching Group Grants
This grant program is offered to support Virginia Tech faculty members who would like to explore a topic related to higher education teaching and learning in a small and interactive learning community.
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General ItemInstructional Consultations
General course consulting is offered to faculty members, on a one-on-one basis, to address a myriad of questions and issues.
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General ItemInstructional Grants
Multiple grant programs are offered for faculty and departments to engage in the development of instructional skills, the application of effective teaching strategies, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
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General ItemMid-Semester Feedback
An opportunity for instructors to gather structured feedback from their students regarding the functioning of the class and the quality of student learning.
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General ItemProgram or Departmental Consulting
We partner with programs and departments to offer customized services.
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General ItemTeaching Observations
Teaching observations, performed by center staff, are available for faculty to receive feedback on classroom management, communication effectiveness, students' engagement, or other teaching and learning practices.