Faculty Learning Communities: 2022-2023

A faculty learning community (FLC) meets regularly to explore a teaching topic that interests them.  This interdisciplinary group researches the topic, reads together, and supports each other in making positive changes in the classroom.  Since Fall 2013, members of the VU faculty have been involved in multiple FLCs each year.

Unconventional Grading Methods

Zsuzsanna Szaniszlo and Jenna Vansickle

This FLC will address some of the pressing questions arising from the ongoing environmental crisis. We will explore the role of college education to raise awareness of climate change and…

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Teaching to Your Strengths

Sara Gundersen and Lori Miltenberger

When we structure our classes around things we are good at, we believe the classes go much smoother.  For example, someone might excel at leading impromptu class discussions, so a…

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