1. Encourage discussion and facilitate an exchange of accrued
wisdom concerning issues of teaching and learning.
2. Disseminate information, develop projects, and conduct
inquiries that enhance the knowledge and practice of
university instruction.
3. Stimulate and enable the development of innovative teaching
strategies and emerging technologies.
4. Provide new faculty with information and support as part of
their orientation to the university.
5. Promote and facilitate awareness of and adaptation to
differences in faculty and student teaching and learning
styles.
6. Solicit and respond to the needs, interests and concerns of
the faculty on issues related to college-level teaching and
learning.
7. Affirm the institution's commitment to teaching excellence.
