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CFC Hosts Harvest-Themed Teacher-Scholar Gathering
Harvesting Insights: Exploring Successes and Challenges as Teacher-Scholars The Coulter Faculty Commons (CFC) invites you...
AI in Practice: First Light Assignments Demonstration
Dr. Tiffany Newsome, Assistant Professor at Western Carolina University, and Dr. John Nash, Associate Professor at...
5th Week Grades Beyond the Letter: Guiding Students from Reflection to Action
Teaching & Learning Tip Guest post by Mosisah Mavity (Associate Director, Office of Student Retention) and Kirby Orr...
November Writing Days with the CFC
How are your writing projects going? Have you set yourself a goal over the summer to draft that journal article, edit the...
(Still) Teaching with AI – Six Professional Development Opportunities
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has unarguably made its way into our classrooms and has affected our teaching on...
Bringing America’s Story into Your Classroom
By Scott Seagle On July 4, 2026, the United States of America marked 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of...
CFC Introduces Faculty-Led WISE Program
WISE: Western Instructors Sharing Excellence At Western Carolina University, teaching excellence grows through community....
Student Nominated Faculty of the Year Award
The student nominated Faculty of the Year Award (previously known as the "Last Lecture Award") is back! The Student...
Calling all WCU SoTLers! Join us for the SoTL Commons Conference in Savannah, GA
The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) Commons Conference is celebrating 20 years on March 3-5, 2027 in historic...
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...