Santa Clara University - Office of the Provost - Faculty Development

Talk with a consultant about course design, particular assignments, challenging classroom dynamics, how to lead an effective discussion and more.
Arrange to have a trained observer visit your class, watch you teach and give you feedback via the Small Group Instructional Response (PDF).
Visit the class of one of our Open Classroom Professors (PDF), watch another experienced teacher in action and have coffee and conversation about effective teaching.

For help on how to assess your students' learning, use rubrics effectively, and make sense of student evaluations. Contact Christine Bachen, Director, University Office of Assessment.
SALG - Student Assessment of their Learning Gains. Course-evaluation tool that allows instructors to gather learning-focused feedback from students. Visit the site or contact Stephen Carroll for more information.

Incorporate environmental responsibility into your teaching: Ideas and possibilities
Consult individually with Leslie Gray, Director of the Environmental Studies Institute, about how to address sustainability in your courses.

SCU's Writing Center, provides consultation and support for all faculty who teach writing in their courses. Visit the HUB's web site or contact the Director, Dolores LaGuardia.

Check out our small lending library of faculty development resources for teaching, research and professional development. For more information contact Anne Riconosciuto (x2746).

You’ll find excellent resources online for university faculty interested in developing their teaching. Here are some especially useful sites and organizations.

Faculty Development Program

Eileen Razzari Elrod
Assoc. Vice Provost for Faculty Development
St. Joseph's Hall, #124
408-554-4136

Anne Riconosciuto
Administrative Associate
St. Joseph's Hall, #113
408-554-2746

Fax: 408-551-1873