Center For Excellence in Teaching and Learning
The Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) collaborates with faculty and campus partners to advance teaching innovation and student success through learner-centered and intentional course design and instruction.
Our Values
Student Centered
We create transformative learning experiences that meet adult learners where they are—offering authentic and community-connected education across flexible modalities to support both personal and professional growth.
Purpose Driven
Rooted in the NDNU Hallmarks, purpose-driven education empowers our faculty to design intentional courses and engage learners in meaningful learning experiences to help each individual realize their unique ambitions while contributing to the greater good.
Future Focused
We prepare adult learners to thrive in a rapidly changing world through outcomes-driven education that cultivates innovative use of technology, ethical practice, and lifelong learning—equipping graduates to lead, adapt, and serve their communities with purpose and professionalism.
Our Services and Partners
Faculty Support Services
Our instructional designers draw on research-based practices in teaching and learning to provide high-quality support to faculty. Whether you’re developing a new course, refining your teaching strategies, or exploring innovative uses of technology, CETL is here to partner with you.
Our Services Include:
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Course Development: Collaborate with our team to design, develop, and deliver courses that foster deep learning, student engagement, and measurable outcomes.
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Professional Development: Participate in workshops, learning communities, and one-on-one consultations to explore new teaching practices and grow as an educator.
- Teaching with Technology: Find the support you need to leverage digital tools and generative AI effectively in your teaching, to enhance student engagement, accessibility, and student success.
Partners
We work closely with campus partners to provide comprehensive support for faculty and students. Together, we connect teaching, learning, and technology to ensure a rich academic experience.
Our Partners Include:
Our Events
Teaching with AI Book Group
This fall CETL is pleased to sponsor a faculty book group on Generative AI and the ways it is transforming how we think, teach, and learn. This is a chance to explore a timely topic, share perspectives, and engage in meaningful conversations with colleagues across the university.
CETL will provide participants with a copy of the book Teaching with AI (2024) and will host three Zoom discussions on Wednesdays from 12:00–1:00 p.m. as follows:
- October 15 - Thinking with AI chapters
- November 5 - Teaching with AI chapters
- November 26 - Learning with AI chapters
*Applications now closed.
Coming Soon...
Please check back for updates on future events.