Teach like a titan : fostering faculty excellence at Central Carolina Technical College

Abstract

Standardized, consistent college-wide initiatives are needed at CCTC that provide curriculum and instructional oversight, training, and resources to enhance and improve faculty skills, ensure courses follow Department of Education/SACSCOC criteria, and nurture student success and retention. In order to help ensure effectiveness, training and standards should incorporate targeted initiatives that address faculty needs, course delivery methods, student learning styles, relevant resources, curriculum development, program requirements, and opportunities for continuous improvement. Furthermore, by providing training that specifically addresses topics identified by faculty as core areas of need, it will facilitate buy-in and foster a sense of accountability. In alignment with this model, a multi-level approach was implemented in the project with the aim of providing faculty with needed skills and resources to become more effective educators.