Center for Teaching and Learning
Mission Statement
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is dedicated to empowering faculty through innovative professional development programs. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, the CTL aims to enhance teaching excellence and support student success. Our mission is to provide faculty with the resources, support and opportunities they need to thrive in their roles and contribute to the College's strategic vision.
Core Values
- Collaborative Empowerment
- Career-Long Support
- Pedagogical Innovation
- Evidence-Based Active Learning
- Transparent Participation
CTL Calendar
Find sessions, events and opportunities to engage with colleagues.
CTL Faculty Development Guide
Explore teaching ideas, evaluation resources, conferences and professional development opportunities.
Libraries Help for Faculty
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Online Education Request for Assistance Form
Learning Experience Consultants (LECs) are STLCC’s experts in instructional design and technology for the design/development of distance learning and hybrid courses. Faculty will be contacted by an available LEC upon receipt of this form.
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Contacts
STLCC’s Center for Teaching and Learning is a districtwide, faculty led program that focuses on three distinct areas of faculty development.
College Mission and Process
We help faculty navigate institutional processes, build leadership skills and reach career milestones through programs like New Faculty Orientation, adjunct training and leadership workshops.
Lead Faculty:
Becky Helbling
rhelbling@stlcc.edu
Sahar Resch
sjoakim@stlcc.edu
Scholarship
We promote faculty scholarship through research support, professional development and collaborative opportunities.
Lead Faculty:
Sophia Pierroutsakos
spierroutsakos@stlcc.edu
Instruction
We enhance teaching quality through peer observation, mentorship, workshops, and certifications focused on high-impact course design.
Lead Faculty:
Jonathan Walker
jwalker390@stlcc.edu
Rachel Martin
rmartin254@stlcc.edu
Mike Lueke
hlueke@stlcc.edu
Interim Director
Renita Luck
rluck@stlcc.edu
Associate Vice Chancellor for Distance Learning & Academic Support