Event Proposal
CTEL is always accepting event proposals. If you have an idea for an event (even if you don't want to facilitate), please fill out the event proposal form.
Coming Up...
Celebration of Teaching
Date: Thu 04/25/24 3:00PM - 5:00PMLocation: Memorial Union, Washburn A
Facilitator: CTEL
Pillar: Other
Event Type: Networking
Celebrate the academic year with food, drink and conversation.
Threading the Needle: Cultivating Ethical and Inclusive Teaching in an AI Era
Date: Tue 04/30/24 11:00AM - 12:00PMLocation: Online
Facilitator: Debi Rutledge, Director of Academic Support & Retention - Rochester University and Jennifer Guerra, Associate Professor in Residence - University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Pillar: Diversity and Inclusion
Event Type: Webinar
This working session kicks off with a distinguished panel of educators on how they have managed the delicate balance of integrating AI into pedagogy with ethical considerations at the forefront. This working session will then have attendees collaborate to address real teaching scenarios that invite educators to leverage AI tools to uphold principles of fairness, equity, and inclusivity in educational settings. Attendees will walk away from this working session with concrete strategies that foster a learning environment where AI integration aligns harmoniously with ethical teaching practices. Reserve your spot now to elevate your teaching practice with ethical AI-enhanced teaching techniques.
**If you would like a badge and certificate credit for attending this event, please forward your event information after you have attended to CTEL. We do not get attendance information from this presenter.
AI-Powered Personalization: Transforming Education
Date: Wed 05/01/24 3:00PM - 4:00PMLocation: Online
Facilitator: Alchemy
Pillar: Technology
Event Type: Webinar
Discover how AI is transforming personalized learning through adaptive support and real-time feedback. Learn about the role of technologies like adaptive learning systems and natural language processing, which cater effectively to individual needs, enhancing engagement and educational outcomes. Gain practical insights into how AI can provide tailored educational experiences and address traditional teaching challenges through innovative, real-time solutions. This webinar offers an exploration and conversation around AI tools that are reshaping the landscape of education by enhancing learner interaction and success.
We are excited to have Dr. Danny Liu joining us to share related efforts at University of Sydney.
**If you would like a badge and certificate credit for attending this event, please forward your event information after you have attended to CTEL. We do not get attendance information from this presenter.
Social Justice and Learning Experience Design
Date: Thu 05/02/24 12:00PM - 1:00PMLocation: Online
Facilitator: Michigan State University Master of Arts in Learning Experience Design Program
Pillar: Diversity and Inclusion
Event Type: Webinar
Participants will use their critical lens to examine the ways that learning experience design (LXD) and social justice intersect. Explore collaborative design, sharing, and strategies for change-making. Through an interactive and inclusive learning experience that honors your expertise and context, we will challenge ourselves to pursue more equitable and inclusive learning spaces, practices, and philosophies.
**If you would like a badge and certificate credit for attending this event, please forward your event information after you have attended to CTEL. We do not get attendance information from this presenter.
Accessibility and Learning Experience Design
Date: Thu 05/02/24 1:30PM - 2:30PMLocation: Online
Facilitator: Michigan State University Master of Arts in Learning Experience Design Program
Pillar: Diversity and Inclusion
Event Type: Webinar
Participants will explore the crucial role that accessibility plays in designing equitable and inclusive learning experiences and environments. Gain practical knowledge of accessibility through collaborative activities and engaging discussions.
**If you would like a badge and certificate credit for attending this event, please forward your event information after you have attended to CTEL. We do not get attendance information from this presenter.
CTEL Staff
Kara Kendall-Morwick
Kara Kendall-Morwick is Director of CTEL and Professor of English. She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in English at Indiana University. She has been at Washburn since 2013.
Sue Taylor-Owens
Sue Taylor-Owens is the Senior Instructional Designer. She earned her Master of Science in Education, Information Technology emphasis, from the University of Nebraska - Kearney. She has been at Washburn since 2008.
Destinee Warner
Destinee Warner is the Office Coordinator for CTEL and Assessment. Destinee previously attended Emporia State University and is currently working toward her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Washburn. Upon graduation, she hopes to begin working toward a master's degree in Clinical Psychology.
Adebanke Adebayo
Adebanke Adebayo is the Inclusive Teaching & Learning Coordinator and an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. She earned her M.A. degrees in English Literature and Applied Communication Studies from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, and her Ph.D. in Communication from George Mason University. She has been at Washburn since 2022.
Michael Clouser
Michael Clouser is the CTEL Washburn Tech Coordinator. He is a technical instructor in the Transportation Division at Washburn Tech.
Tracy Routsong
Tracy Routsong is the Teaching Consultation Program Coordinator. She is also an Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Communication Studies, and the Director of Integrated Studies. She earned her PhD in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Iowa and has been teaching at Washburn since 2007.
Teaching Fellows
Carson Kay
Carson Kay is the Teaching Fellow for Engaged Learning and an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. She has an M.A. and Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Ohio University. She has been at Washburn since 2020.
Kim Gerhardt-Whiddon
Kim Gerhardt-Whiddon is the Teaching Fellow for Instructional Technology as well as the Program Coordinator and Lecturer for the Forensic Investigation Program. She received her MSFS from Marshall University. She has been at Washburn since 2020.
Hoang Nguyen
Hoang Nguyen is the Teaching Fellow for Faculty and Staff Outreach and an Assistant Professor in Chemistry. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. from Cornell University. He has been at Washburn since 2020.
- Kelly Erby
- Beth O'Neill
- Chris Jones
- Vince Rossi
- James Barraclough
- Karen Barron
- Valerie Mendoza
- Carson Kay
- Hoang Nguyen
- Michael McGuire
- Danny Wade
- Lauren Edelman
- Jason Miller
- Sarah Holt
- Danielle Dempsey-Swopes
- Scott Sainato
- Gail Hoover King
- Manaf Sellak
- Emily Grant
- Michele Reisinger
- Teresa Clounch
- Alan Beam
- Michael Clouser
- Jennifer Ball
- Quinn Leffingwell
CTEL's Mission & Goals
The mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning is to promote excellence and innovation in teaching and enhance student learning at Washburn University and Washburn Tech. CTEL works collaboratively within the university community to develop and sustain a university culture that values and rewards teaching in all its forms and venues, respects and supports differences among learners, and creates enriched learning environments in which diverse students, faculty, and staff can excel. We act as a resource for the university community by offering a wide array of research-based programs and services that support teaching. We serve as a catalyst for university-wide dialogue that fosters a shared vision of teaching excellence and learning-centered education at Washburn and Washburn Tech. The goals of the staff of CTEL are to: -Create a community of faculty, staff and peer student educators focused on the craft of teaching. -Promote continued awareness of best practices in teaching and learning as reflected in literature. -Promote and support the effective use of new technologies in the learning process to enhance student learning. -Facilitate the use of teaching strategies that engage students in active learning. -Promote and support the diffusion of diversity into courses, curricula, and co-curricular learning. -Support research related to teaching and learning through assessment of student learning. -Promote the use of dynamic high impact practices to enhance student learning. -Promote and support the scholarship of teaching and learning.
GET IN TOUCH WITH CTEL
Center for Teaching Excellence & Learning
Morgan Hall room 204
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
785.670.2835
ctel@washburn.edu
