About the Faculty Center
About the Faculty Center
About the Faculty Center
Mission Statement
Teaching with purpose. Scholarship in action. Community through practice.
The Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Rowan University cultivates meaningful, cross-university connections that support individual growth, strengthen community engagement, and advance excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative practice. It serves faculty, librarians, and the institution through programming and services in three key areas:
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Faculty Induction and Ongoing Support
Orientation and mentoring for new faculty and librarians, alongside sustained development throughout their careers. -
Professional Learning for Reflective and Research-Informed Teaching
Programming focused on evidence-based pedagogy, inclusive teaching strategies, and the design of learning environments that are accessible, relevant, and engaging for all students. -
Institutional Change through Teaching, Scholarship, and Creative Work
Programs and partnerships that support faculty in applying inclusive approaches, reimagining curriculum and practice, and fostering innovation across teaching, scholarship, and creative work.
Our Goals
Advance Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Promote strong, thoughtful teaching practices that support equity, accessibility, and student success.
Support Faculty Across the Career Lifespan
Provide clear guidance, mentorship, and resources for junior faculty navigating tenure and recontracting, along with continued support for faculty at all ranks.
Strengthen Inclusive Teaching Practices
Help faculty create learning environments that reflect inclusion, belonging, and accessible design.
Build a Connected and Equitable Faculty Community
Support collaboration and connection among faculty across disciplines, backgrounds, and roles.
Represent Teaching and Learning in University Decision-Making
Advocate for the role of teaching in shaping institutional goals, policies, and resources.
Support Faculty Leadership Development
Create opportunities for faculty to grow as mentors, collaborators, and leaders in academic life.
Keep Teaching and Learning Work Informed by Ongoing Learning
Stay current with new ideas, approaches, and tools in teaching, scholarship, and creative work.
Location
Contact Information
Our mailing address is:
Rowan University
Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, James Hall
201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Our main office number is: 856-256-4353 Our email address is: facultycenter@rowan.edu
Faculty Center Staff
Meet the members of Rowan's Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Advisory Board
Advisory Board members assist in decision making related to the Faculty Center and promote the programs being offered.
Rowan Teaching Connection (RTC)
RTC holds annual conferences in the fall and spring focused on improving teaching. They also assist with other Faculty Center events and workshops.
Faculty Center Announcements
The Faculty Center distributes the Faculty Center Announcements at the beginning and middle of each month through Rowan email. The Announcements are geared towards Rowan faculty and cover just-in-time news & supports, important semester dates & deadlines, and current and future Faculty Center professrional development offerings.