The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is dedicated to providing Mountwest Community and Technical College’s faculty and staff with guidance and
resources throughout their professional development journey.
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning supports all faculty as they cultivate inclusive, evidence-based, student-centered teaching and learning practices.
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Mountwest Community and Technical College will create a dynamic and inclusive academic environment where faculty are empowered to excel in teaching, innovate in pedagogy, and foster student success.
Mission Statement
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning supports all faculty as they cultivate inclusive, evidence-based, student-centered teaching and learning practices.
Vision Statement
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Mountwest Community and Technical College will create a dynamic and inclusive academic environment where faculty are empowered to excel in teaching, innovate in pedagogy, and foster student success. Our vision is to be a hub of professional growth and scholarly excellence, promoting an atmosphere of academic success. Through evidence-based practices we strive to support learning outcomes-centered approaches, cultivate professionalism and scholarship, enhance student learning assessment, and champion student-centered teaching and learning strategies. By nurturing a community of committed educators, the CETL aims to elevate the educational experience for all students, ensuring their success in an ever-evolving academic landscape.
In the summer of 2024, a CETL Steering Committee was formed to discuss and compose a strategic, four-year plan for the development of a Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. This team conducted thorough research on CETL best practices and reviewed existing sites or resources from both two and four-year institutions. In August of 2024, the team hosted two listening sessions to allow faculty and students alike the opportunity to provide feedback on elements of the strategic plan and general ethos. At the Fall 2024 in-service, the team presented the final draft of the Strategic Plan to faculty and staff.
Mountwest Community and Technical College is committed to providing high-quality, research-driven instruction and professional development. With the creation and continued improvement of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Mountwest is able offer exciting, advanced, and inclusive teaching strategies and resources for faculty and staff.
The CETL Advisory Board attends bi-weekly meetings with the Director to discuss all things CETL. This includes but is not limited to the development of the Operations Manual, preparations for in-service, monthly CETL offerings, website updates, and more.
The CETL team members are as follows:
Morgan Byrne (Director)
Kristen Brumfield (Advisory Board Member)
Josh Keck (Advisory Board Member)
Hannah Matthews (Advisory Board Member)
Kelly Terry (Advisory Board Member).
Hours of operation are XXXX
Your Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning team is dedicated to providing faculty and staff with resources and opportunities to create and support leaders in the community and workforce.
Please use the calendar below to find and register for events, workshops, and more!
Missed an event? No problem! You can access the recording (if available) by clicking the event!
Trauma-Informed Schools Institute – Online Conference
“A two-day conference designed to build the capacity of educators to implement and sustain system-wide, trauma-informed support for all students.”
Dates: November 14 and 15, 2024
Site Link: https://traumainformedschools.online/
InsightsEDU – New Orleans, LA
“Join hundreds of higher education marketing, admissions, and enrollment management professionals for the can’t-miss conference of the year.”
Dates: February 12-14, 2025
Site Link: https://www.educationdynamics.com/insights/insightsedu-conference/
Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) – Los Angeles, CA
“The essential gathering for writers, teachers, students, editors and publishers.”
Dates: March 26-29, 2025
Site Link: https://awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Conference-Bookfair/Overview.aspx
OLC Innovate: Education Reimagined – Nashville, TN
“OLC Innovate, a joint conference between OLC and MERLOT, provides a path for innovators of all experience levels and backgrounds to share best practices, test new ideas, and collaborate on driving forward online, digital, and blended-learning.”
Dates: April 1-4, 2025
Site Link: https://onlinelearningconsortium.org/attend-2025/innovate/
The Higher Learning Commission Annual Conference – Chicago, IL
“Learn from HLC staff and leading thinkers, researchers and advocates during this multi-day event to inspire your work on campus.”
Dates: April 5-8, 2025
Site Link: https://www.hlcommission.org/learning-center/annual-conference
The Conference on College Composition and Communication – Baltimore, MD
Synopsis not currently available.
Dates: 9-12, 2025
Site Link: https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/conv
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) – Nashville, TN
“This experience includes high-energy keynote presentations and breakout sessions addressing the sector’s most pressing issues and opportunities, technology showcases, peer-to-peer sharing sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.”
Dates: April 12-16, 2025
Site Link: https://aaccannual.com/index.cfm
The International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence (NISOD) – Austin, TX
“Empowering faculty, staff, and administrators at community and technical colleges through relevant, engaging, and meaningful resources, recognition, and relationships.”
Dates: May 24 – 27, 2025
Site Link: https://www.nisod.org/face-to-face/conference/
The Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education – Alexandria, VA
Synopsis not currently available.
Dates: May 27 – 30, 2025
Site Link: https://www.aalhe.org/annual-conference
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) – Columbus, OH
Synopsis not currently available.
Dates: September 18-20, 2025
Site Link: https://nacacconference.org/
Assessment Institute of Indiana University – Indianapolis, IN
“The Institute is the oldest and largest U.S. event focused on assessing and improving higher education.”
Dates: October 26-28, 2025
Site Link: https://assessmentinstitute.indianapolis.iu.edu/overview/index.html
The CETL provides both digital and in-person resources. Anyone interested in perusing the collections can use the links below or contact the CETL director.
Online Library Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1541BfdNR9y_Ux9zgdMfEfuGsS-wzVMx59t3vrs9SL3Y/edit?usp=sharing
Physical Library Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gpoFUc3qCLoWheACAsHXqeJR-yNT90V3LCufHYvyq48/edit?usp=sharing
Mountwest instructors should select one of four policies on artificial intelligence and its use in the classroom.
“A Jargon-Free Explanation of How AI Large Language Models Work” by Timothy B. Lee and Sean Trott
Our New Faculty Academy program provides resources and tutorials to help orient and support new faculty as they acclimate to Mountwest.
Get in touch with our team to see how you can help today!