Center for Teaching and Learning
The LC State Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) supports the personal and intellectual growth of faculty in the pursuit of teaching excellence, inclusive practices, service, and professional development.
About the CTL
Established in 2014 by now retired LC President Tony Fernández, the CTL offers workshops, discussion groups, book clubs, and faculty inquiry. Workshops and other events are open to all faculty and staff who teach. They are welcoming, growth-minded and assume that you the teacher brings singular and irreplaceable expertise to the table. We value you, your story and your time!
The CTL's Programs
- Book Club
- Reading Research on Teaching and AI Group
- CIRO (Continual Improvement through Reflective Observation)
- Everyday Teaching Excellence Awards
- Faculty Inquiry
- Faculty Leadership Institute
- LC Presents
- Lunch in the CTL
- New Faculty Resources and Onboarding
- Peer Observations
- Scholarly Research and Writing Group
- Workshops and Presentations
Nominate your colleague for an ETE Award
We work among some amazing teachers. The Everyday Teaching Excellence Award allows any faculty or staff member to recognize the everyday acts of teaching excellence that we observe on our campus. Please nominate one (or more) of your excellent colleagues for this recognition. You can nominate someone by emailing their name, division, and a description of their excellence to ctl@lcsc.edu, or you can use this form. Please feel free to conceptualize “teaching” broadly, since teaching happens both inside and outside the classroom.
Upcoming Events
All Center for Teaching and Learning events are listed in the calendar of the CTL Canvas site. All teaching faculty have access to the resources and schedule in Canvas. If you are having trouble accessing Canvas, please contact the CTL or eLearning Services.
Fall 2025 will feature sessions on teaching with small groups, using AI in the classroom, teaching the integrated seminar, AI faculty/student showcase, a session with visiting writer Derek Sheffield, and more.
This semester’s continuing programs will include the book club, the Scholarly Research and Writing Group, the Faculty Leadership Institute, LC Presents, Lunch in the CTL, and Everyday Teaching Excellence Awards.
New program development is underway for the Reading Research on Teaching and AI Group and the New Faculty Onboarding programs.
