Teaching and Learning Institute

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Teaching and Learning Initiative

The Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI) supports faculty in their role as teachers and promotes faculty dialogue on the art and science of college teaching.

The Teaching and Learning Institute supports the professional development of faculty as teachers and promotes faculty dialogue on the art and science of college teaching. It offers faculty funding, workshops, guest speakers, and collaborative programs, all designed to cultivate pedagogical excellence and innovation. By fostering faculty community and encouraging exceptional college teaching, the TLI enhances student learning.

Teaching and Learning Institute News

One Book, One Ursinus: Rescuing Socrates by Roosevelt Montas

Join in as the campus community reads Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed my Life and Why they Matter for a New Generation by commencement speaker Roosevelt Montas. We’ll have a Conversations lunch on Friday April 14th, and then Montas himself will host a live Zoom meeting on Friday April 21st at 1:30 p.m. to talk about the book and interact with the audience. Pick up a free copy of the book at the Learning Curve in the Library or at the Bookstore!

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Origin

The Teaching and Learning Institute began in 2010, thanks to the generous assistance of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the vision and dedication of Meredith Goldsmith, Associate Professor of English and creator of the original TLI, then the Teaching and Learning Initiative. The Teaching and Learning Institute is now fully supported by Ursinus College. Its co-directors work closely with the Office of Academic Affairs, Library and Information Technology, an Advisory Board from across the disciplines, and the TLI Student Consultants.