• Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning

     

     

    *Located in HSHSL 440*

     

  • UMB Writing Center Presents: Rethinking Grading for Student Success

    Explore #ungrading techniques with Dr. Alexandria Lockett.

    Wed. March 26, 2025

    12:00 - 2:00 pm, Zoom

    Register by March 14!

    Explore the UMB Writing Center

  • Ed Crafters Community Connection

    Building educational excellence through scholarship. 

    Monthly meetings, third Friday, 12-1 pm, Sep 2024 to May 2025.

    Register for the Meeting Series

  • Future Educators Academy

    Tailored development for GTAs & GRAs in education and research.

    Currently, applications for the Future Educators Academy (FEA) are not being accepted. 

     

    Explore the Future Educators Academy

  • ‘Moving the Needle’ Podcast

    Check out the center's new podcast! “Moving the Needle” delivers frank conversations with instructors, learners, leaders, and creators about all things teaching and learning.

    Episodes

  • Online Teaching Community

    Calling on presenters for the upcoming academic year.  

    OTC meets monthly on Fridays
    Noon-1 p.m. ET

    Session Recordings

     

     

  • Faculty Spotlight

    Shining light on teaching and learning excellence.

    Nominate faculty by emailing facultycenter@umaryland.edu

    Self-nominations accepted.

  • CIRTL@UMB

    Attention UMB students:

    Explore CIRTL certifications to enhance your teaching and career opportunities.

  • Stay Updated

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    FCTL LinkedIn

    FCTL YouTube Channel

Overview

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) was established in 2019 as part of the UMB strategic planning process. The FCTL's mission is to advance evidence-based teaching, learning, and evaluation practices throughout the University community. As a central resource for all UMB schools, the center provides support and resources for faculty to enhance their teaching and improve student learning outcomes. The center offers consultations, course design, professional coaching, and media production services, and facilitates the multidisciplinary Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) and Online Teaching Community (OTC) programs. The FCTL is a thriving hub of teaching excellence, offering a wide range of programs, services, and resources, and actively contributing to the scholarship of teaching and learning.