Abstract:
The mission of The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development (CTFD) is simple: support and serve the faculty of San Francisco State University in their roles as teachers and scholars of teaching and learning. This policy defines the charge and membership of the CTFD Advisory Board.
Keywords: CENTER FOR TEACHING AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, COMMITTEE CHARGE, COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP, SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE
Author/Source:
The language was produced by the CTFD Advisory Board, with revisions from the Faculty Affairs Committee (FAC). The policy was moved on the floor of the Senate by FAC.
Responsible Unit:
The CTFD, The CTFD Advisory Board, Faculty Affairs.
History:
S16-243: Version 2, Approved 2/23/2016
Revisions:
S07-243: Version 1, Approved 4/17/2007, Superceded 2/23/2016
(Original)
Table of Contents:
A. Original Mission of the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development
C. Membership on the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development Advisory Board
A. Original Mission of the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development:
The mission of The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development (CTFD) is simple: support and serve the faculty of San Francisco State University in their roles as teachers and scholars of teaching and learning. Through a broad range of diverse programs, personalized support services, and the continued development of new opportunities for growth, the Center is dedicated to promoting best practices in pedagogy and serving the needs of SF State’s outstanding teachers.
The Center provides services to faculty to support classroom pedagogy and collaborates with other departments and units across campus to offer workshops, demonstrations, and forums related to supporting faculty in their teaching. In addition, the mission of the Center—supporting all faculty at all stages of their careers in their roles as teachers and scholars of teaching and learning—recognizes the wide diversity of opportunities, challenges and responsibilities those general areas imply.
The CTFD Advisory Board shall:
2. Act as a liaison to the CTFD’s various constituencies, including the Colleges, Academic Senate, and Student Affairs
3. Provide an annual report to the Academic Senate.
C. Membership on the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development Advisory Board:
(* designates non-voting member)
With the exception of ex-officio members, all members to the CTFD Advisory Board serve staggered three-year terms.