Center for Teaching and Learning

What We Do

The Center for Teaching and Learning at Augsburg College engages and sustains faculty and staff, departments and programs, in supporting student learning success. Our activities and services encourage professional, scholarly and teaching development at every stage of an Augsburg career. Collaboration, recognition of excellence, and the importance of autonomy and efficacy are the guiding principles for achieving this mission.

Upcoming Events:

Life of the Mind Retreat: The Chemistry of Well-Being
March 12 from 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
March 13 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Aubsburg Campus

Join noted author Henry Emmons, MD, author of The Chemistry of Joy for workshops on the chemistry of joy and the chemistry of calm. Special breakout workshops will feature the benefits and practices of yoga, mindfulness meditation, breathing strategies and research and Native American Spirituality and wellness. Participation is limited. Please contact Terri Martin, Center for Teaching and Learning at martin@augsburg.edu for more information. Leave your name and an e-mail address so that further registration information and workshop schedule can be sent to you.

CTL Night at the Theatre
February 13 at 7:00 pm

The Center for Teaching and Learning invites Augsburg faculty and staff to attend the Theatre Department's Mainstage production of "Taming of the Shrew (a re-envisioning). Attendees are invited to a dessert reception following the production in the Foss Concourse area. Theatre Arts faculty and director Darcey Engen along with student actors from the show will be part of a discussion during the dessert reception. Tickets may be requested from Terry Martin at martin@augsburg.edu .

Award Applications:

Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants
Summer, 2010

Augsburg values faculty research and creative projects and thus is making available this opportunity to support faculty work. The purpose of the Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grants is to support well-defined faculty scholarship projects that are nearing completion. The expectation is that receipt of the grant will make it possible for faculty to accelerate completion of a significant project.

Dean Grant Info
Dean Grant Criteria
Dean Grant Application

Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning 2010

These awards recognize exemplary work by faculty and staff in support of teaching and learning at Augsburg College. Up to three awards are available annually reflecting the breadth of contributions important for a quality liberal education. Each award carries a stipend of $1000, recognition and celebration.

Distinguished Contributions Info
Distinguished Contributions Application

Hoversten Peace Seminar 2010: Globalization and Migration
Mexico
July 31- August 8, 2010

Hoversten Brochure
Hoversten Application