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Ready, SET, Go!
How do you transform students from passive listeners into active participants in their own learning? Barkley and Major's...
Welcome New Faculty!
Western Carolina University is starting the fall 2026 semester with a warm welcome to 60 new faculty members who have...
Summer Institute for Teaching and Learning Inspires Teaching Changes
The Coulter Faculty Commons’ (CFC) Summer Institute for Teaching and Learning (SITL) is our premier annual teaching and...
Faculty Forward: A Learning Community for New Faculty
Faculty Forward is a supportive program designed specifically for early-career (years 1-3) faculty who want to build a...
What are your students thinking about the courses you teach so far?
Teaching Analysis Polls (TAPs) are back this fall! You can sign up for our mid-semester feedback program to find out! ...
Join the AI Community of Practice
Whether you're an AI novice or a more advanced user, the AI Community of Practice is a place to learn, share, and connect...
Quantum Computing Faculty Learning Community
Faculty members interested in quantum computing and its applications are invited to participate in an...
Community-Engaged Courses & Upcoming Deadlines
WCU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CCESL) provides support for faculty interested in the practice...
Start the Semester with an AI Conversation
August Teaching & Learning Tip Wondering how to start a conversation about AI with your students this semester? You...
Everyday Accessibility
Features built for people with disabilities have a funny habit of becoming everyone's favorite features. Take captions, for...
UNC System Resource for Instructors: Foundational Generative AI Literacy and Responsible Use Course
The UNC System has created a Foundational Generative AI Literacy and Responsible Use Course. The purpose of this course is...
The Healing Possibilities of a Classroom: Trauma-Informed Care in Higher Education
Guest post by Calista Colbert, MA, LCMHC, NCC and Caroline Engler, PhD, HSP-PCounseling and Psychological Services...
Get Ready for Fall with the CFC
Week Zero is Back! We are pleased to announce that Week Zero is back to help you prep for Fall. Join the CFC and Campus...
A Day Dedicated to Scholarly Teaching at WCU
Pop quiz: What is scholarly teaching? A. Thinking about your work as an educator and talking about teaching and learning...
Educators: Help Graduate Student with Survey
This is a courtesy post for WCU graduate student Ky Johnson. Educators' Perceptions on Ungrading in Higher...
“The Honesty We Don’t Want to Hear: When Students Say the Quiet Part Out Loud”
From the Archive - Summer 2026 While the Coulter Faculty Commons newsletter is on summer break, we’re revisiting selected...
“Web Content Accessibility: Focus on ‘The Basic Four'”
From the Archive - Summer 2026 While the Coulter Faculty Commons newsletter is on summer break, we’re revisiting selected...
“Business, Fun, and a Little Yellow Ledbetter”
From the Archive - Summer 2026 While the Coulter Faculty Commons newsletter is on summer break, we’re revisiting selected...
We Recommend – Connect with Nature
May 2026 Recommended by Anabel Livengood, Senior Educational Developer While we have books, articles, and...
Get a Head Start: Acquire Course Materials Early to Reduce Last-minute Stress
As you refine your syllabi and prepare your courses, we encourage you to plan so both you and your students have everything...
CFC Announces Keynote Speaker & Panelists for Teacher-Scholar Inspiration Day
Teacher-Scholar Inspiration Day on July 28 Teacher-Scholar Inspiration Day, to be held July 28 in Apodaca, offers a chance...
Graduate Student Requests Responses for Educators’ Perceptions on Ungrading in Higher Education Study
This is a courtesy post for WCU graduate student Ky Johnson. Educators' Perceptions on Ungrading in Higher Education...
Congrats to this year’s BOG, CDTA, and ISA winners!
We can finally spill the tea with you! The winners of the UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award (BOG), the...
Guidance from Provost Starnes on New UNC System Syllabus Regulation
Provost Starnes provided an update on the UNC System Regulation on Publication of Academic Calendars, Grading Policies, and...
Update on Digital Accessibility Deadline
In case you missed it, please read the following update on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) from Provost...