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Teaching Analysis Polls (TAPs) registration is open for Spring

by | Jan 6, 2026 | Assessment, Blog, Feedback

Spring 2026 TAPs Dates

Teaching Analysis Polls (TAPs), the CFC’s mid-semester assessment program, will run from Monday, February 16 – Friday, March 6 during the 2026 Spring semester.   

Register for a TAP & save your spot!
Why sign up for a TAP? 

Get feedback from your students when it matters most: while you are actually teaching your class.

  • Improve student learning: Make small teaching changes now and see the benefits for your current class. 
  • Promote inclusive teaching: Show students you value their input by collecting feedback and making meaningful changes. 
  • Document your teaching: Highlight your responsiveness to student needs in your teaching materials.
Optimize your teaching in less than 2 hours with a TAP. Coulter Faculty Commons

This is what past participants have to say:

The TAP process was an easy and helpful one to improve my student engagement and outcomes. I recommend participating for all faculty looking to improve their courses via student feedback.

Reece Hayes

College of Health and Human Sciences

As a professor, the only feedback I tend to get is from student evaluation data at the conclusion of the semester. I appreciate the CFC for providing this opportunity to gather feedback from students mid-semester, as it was valuable formative feedback. Meeting with the CFC staff member to discuss the feedback and actionable steps I could take for the rest of the semester and beyond was the personalized professional development I needed to reflect on my teaching, as well as my students’ learning.

Roya Q. Scales

College of Education and Allied Professions

  • TAPs are available to anyone who teaches at WCU and are completely confidential.
  • We are offering in-person options at both the main campus and Biltmore Park, as well as online options for evening or remote classes. 

Please reach out to Anabel Livengood at llivengood@wcu.edu if you have any questions.

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CFC Listening Sessions This Fall

by | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog, Feedback, Pedagogy, Teaching and Learning

This semester, the CFC is taking a closer look at how you experience the resources and support available to you, and how we can better align our programs with what you truly need. To kick things off, we just launched a needs assessment survey (check your inbox). But that’s just one part of the conversation.

We’re also hosting a couple of informal listening sessions this fall, and we’d really like to hear from you. These are relaxed, drop-in gatherings (no presentations, no pressure). Just a chance to share what’s on your mind.

We’ll be at:

  • Lazy Hiker in Sylva | 4:30–6:00 PM on Monday, October 27
  • Hillside Grind (on campus) | 9:30–11:00 AM on Thursday, October 30

We’re especially interested in hearing:

  • What’s working well for you?
  • What could be better?
  • What kinds of support or resources would make a difference?

It’s buy-your-own beverage style, so feel free to grab a drink and join us whenever you can. Whether you’ve got ideas, questions, concerns, or just want to chat, we’re here to listen. Your input helps shape how the CFC grows and how we support teaching and learning at WCU. We hope you’ll stop by and be part of the conversation!

We Want to Hear from You!

by | Aug 29, 2025 | Blog, Feedback, University Support

Help Shape the Future of the Coulter Faculty Commons 

At the Coulter Faculty Commons (CFC), everything we do is grounded in our commitment to supporting our teaching community members – as teachers, scholars, and leaders. This year, we’re taking a closer look at how you experience the resources and support available to you, and how we can better align our programs with what you truly need. 

To start, we’ll soon launch an online survey/needs assessment. By taking part, you’ll help us better understand your teaching experiences, priorities, and challenges, so we can design programming that reflects your reality in the classroom and beyond. 

Listening Sessions This Fall 

Alongside the survey, we’ll also be hosting a series of listening sessions, both in-person and online, throughout the fall semester. These sessions are relaxed, open conversations where you’ll be invited to share your thoughts, ideas, and insights with the CFC staff. 

Think of them as our way of asking: 
What do you need from us? What’s working? Where are the gaps? What would make your teaching and leadership journey easier or more inspiring? 

Why Your Voice Matters 

Your perspective will directly shape how the CFC evolves in the years ahead. The feedback you share will help us create programs, practices, and resources that are meaningful, practical, and innovative – designed to support you and, in turn, enrich the experience of our diverse community of students. 

Join the Conversation 

We’re excited to hear from you and to work alongside you as we plan for the future. Whether through the survey or a listening session, your voice will make a difference. Together, we’ll build a stronger, more connected community of teachers and learners. We can’t wait to listen, learn, and grow with you this year! 

 

How is your teaching going? TAPs are back

by | Jul 29, 2025 | Assessment, Blog, Feedback

Teaching Analysis Polls (TAPs) return this Fall Semester

Fall 2025 TAPs Dates

Teaching Analysis Polls (TAPs), the CFC’s mid-semester assessment program, will run from Monday, September 22 – Friday, October 10 during the 2025 Fall semester.   

Register for a TAP & save your spot!
Optimize your teaching in less than 2 hours with a TAP. Coulter Faculty Commons
Why sign up for a TAP? 

Get feedback from your students when it matters most: while you are actually teaching your class.

  • Improve student learning: Make small teaching changes now and see the benefits for your current class. 
  • Promote inclusive teaching: Show students you value their input by collecting feedback and making meaningful changes. 
  • Document your teaching: Highlight your responsiveness to student needs in your teaching materials.

TAPs are available to anyone who teaches at WCU and are completely confidential. We are offering in-person options at both the main campus and Biltmore Park, as well as online options for evening or remote classes. 

Please reach out to Anabel Livengood at llivengood@wcu.edu if you have any questions.

QR code for fall TAPs registration

Call for Interest: Hurricane Helene Symposium Fall 2025

by | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog, Discussions, Event, Feedback, Professional Development

Are you interested in a Learning Symposium to mark one year since Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact and to exchange knowledge across disciplines regarding the service, research, and teaching response of our faculty, staff, and students?

The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is assessing interest in a potential university-wide event to do that next fall. Please indicate your interest by completing a brief form (< 2 minutes) no later than Friday, May 2.

There is no commitment required at this time. If there is enough interest, the information that you provide will help us to plan the event. Please contact Joy Mischley, Director, Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning, for more information at jmischley@wcu.edu.

 

How is your teaching going? Find out with a TAP

by | Jan 23, 2025 | Assessment, Blog, Feedback

Teaching Analysis Polls (TAPs) return this Spring Semester

Save your spot now & register! 

The Coulter Faculty Commons is excited to announce the return of Teaching Analysis Polls (TAPs) this spring, the CFC’s mid-semester assessment program!  

Why sign up for a TAP? 

Unlike end-of-semester surveys, a TAP provides actionable mid-semester feedback from your students. Use it to: 

  • Improve student learning: Make small teaching changes now and see the benefits for your current class. 
  • Promote inclusive teaching: Show students you value their input by collecting feedback and making meaningful changes. 
  • Document your teaching: Highlight your responsiveness to student needs in your teaching materials.

TAPs are completely confidential. New this year, we’re offering in-person options at both the main campus and Biltmore Park, as well as online options for evening or remote classes. 

Registration is open now to all instructors teaching at WCU. Please reach out to Anabel Livengood at llivengood@wcu.edu if you have any questions.