WCU Forward EHIPs: A Call for Proposals to Advance High-Impact Student Learning

by CFC | Oct 27, 2026 | Blog, Call for Papers, Campus Community Connections, High Impact Practices (HIPs), Student Success

The Expanding High Impact Practices (EHIPs) Faculty Forward Committee has announced a call for proposals for the WCU Forward EHIPs. This project was funded through last year’s QEP selection process for the next three years. The goals of the project are (1) to support high impact practices (HIPs) on campus, (2) to increase the number of students participating in HIPs, and (3) to improve and assess the educational value of HIPs. While HIPs have historically been related to the college curriculum, they can occur in any activity that involves students if that activity meets specific criteria. We encourage proposals from faculty and staff from anywhere on campus where students are learning or working.

Please review the call for proposals (including a funding rubric) and the application. The deadline for proposals that address activities to take place in the spring semester 2027 is November 23rd. Please send proposals to dkinner@wcu.edu for consideration. There will be an additional call for proposals in spring 2027, which will be for HIPs to be used in summer and fall 2027.

From River Valleys to Mountain Peaks: Call for SITL Proposals

by Anabel Livengood | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog, Call for Papers, Faculty Development Workshop, Summer Institute for Teaching & Learning (SITL)

The Coulter Faculty Commons (CFC) invites faculty and staff to submit proposals for the 2026 Summer Institute for Teaching & Learning.

Under the theme River Valleys to Mountain Peaks: Expanding Our Teaching Horizons, this year’s institute celebrates the many pathways of teaching and learning at WCU. Just as our region’s landscape invites exploration and growth, we welcome sessions that highlight effective practices, creative innovations, and thoughtful reflections that support student success.

Call for Proposals flyer for SITL 2026 from the Coulter Faculty Commons, depicting a mountain and lake painting.

We look forward to learning with you as we explore new perspectives and expand our teaching horizons together.

At a Glance

📅 Dates: May 13 & 14, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

📍 Location: WCU Main Campus, Apodaca

📝 Proposal Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026

📩 Notice of Proposal Acceptance: April 15, 2026

Ready to share your work?

Visit the 2026 SITL webpage for full details and submission guidelines.

Faculty Publishing Opportunity: Submit to JECT

by Anabel Livengood | Feb 5, 2025 | Blog, Call for Papers, Other Resources, Professional Development, Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Call for Manuscripts: Journal on Excellence in College Teaching

Are you interested in sharing your teaching insights with a wider audience?
We wanted to highlight this opportunity for faculty to submit manuscripts to the Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing student learning and innovative pedagogy. If you have research, experiences, or strategies to share, consider submitting by April 1, 2025! See details below.

Call for Manuscripts: Volume 36 (2025) of the Journal

Consider submitting a manuscript to the Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, a peer-reviewed quarterly publication by and for faculty at universities and two- and four-year colleges to increase student learning through effective teaching, interest in and enthusiasm for the profession of teaching, and communication among faculty about their classroom experiences. The Journal provides a scholarly, written forum for discussion by faculty about all areas affecting teaching and learning, and gives faculty the opportunity to share proven, innovative pedagogies.

Manuscripts received by April 1, 2025, will be considered for inclusion in Volume 36 (2025).

Visit the Submissions page for more information, or contact Gregg Wentzell, Editor-in-Chief, at wentzegw@miamioh.edu.

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