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Programs and events
We offer unique and engaging programming throughout the year. From "Friday Faculty Lunches" to yearly retreats and exclusive pedagogy-developing workshops, faculty have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and hone their skills.
How CST supports ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's faculty
Faculty will be supported in their efforts to be the best teachers in the classroom through the center’s practices of:
- Disseminating information to the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's community about relevant research and examples of best practices in teaching and learning through workshops, lunch programs, individual consultations, and campus partnerships;
- Nurturing a culture of innovation through leadership and collaboration with SMU faculty in applying emerging technologies to teaching and learning goals;
- Nurturing a culture of community through regular programs throughout the year that encourage the sense of belonging and the spirit of connectedness;
- Establishing and fostering learning communities among faculty through ongoing programs related to teaching and focused workshops, such as new faculty orientation and the Core redesign efforts and training;
- Fostering faculty scholarship in teaching, learning, and the disciplines;
- Staying abreast of educational theory and practices by participating in related workshops and conferences, building a library collection (also for faculty), and conducting ongoing research on the scholarship of faculty development;
- Collaborating across campus, regionally, and internationally to promote a dynamic teaching and
Green Dot Program
The Green Dot Program seeks to "reduce violence within any given community." Presenters at our Friday Faculty Lunch series, the Green Dot Program offers a toolkit for faculty to use in the classroom and on campus.