The Coulter Faculty Commons (CFC) advances excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship by partnering with the Western Carolina University community through collaboration, creation, and celebration.
We partner with all members of the WCU teaching and learning community.
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Consultations
Meet with us for custom support
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Teaching Analysis Polls - TAPs
CFC’s Mid-Semester Feedback Program
New Faculty Orientation
Support for navigating your first year at WCU
Faculty Forward
Faculty Learning Community
SoTL
Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
Teaching@WCU
In case you missed the last news from the CFC, find the most recent posts below. To catch up with all communications, vists the CFC News page or check out the CFC Newsletter Archive.
CFC Introduces Faculty-Led WISE Program
WISE: Western Instructors Sharing Excellence At Western Carolina University, teaching excellence grows through community. The Coulter Faculty Commons is pleased to announce the WISE (Western Instructors Sharing Excellence) Program. WISE invites instructors to share...
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 Government Association (SGA) votes and gives this award annually recognizing a professor who exhibits passion and excellence in teaching. Co-hosted by...
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 Savannah, Georgia. Founded by former Coulter Faculty Commons Director Dr. Alan Altany, this conference has built a community of SoTL...
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Coulter Faculty Commons
172 Hunter Library
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828.227.7196
cfc@wcu.edu