Coulter Faculty Commons
Your Partner in Teaching & LearningThe 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 instructors, staff who teach, and graduate student assistants.
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Teaching @WCU: A CFC Blog
Things instructors should know about the WaLC’s AI policy
If you teach at Western, you might be wondering how peer educators at the WaLC (Writing and Learning Commons) navigate conversations around AI with students seeking support. The WaLC team would like instructors to know that an internal AI policy exists, and that it...
Teaching Analysis Polls (TAPs) registration is open for Spring
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. Why sign up for a TAP? Get feedback from your students when it matters most: while...
Get Ready for Spring with the CFC. January’s Week Zero: Canvas, Syllabi, and More
Week Zero: We've got you covered for Spring semester Finalize your spring courses before the semester begins! During Week Zero, the Coulter Faculty Commons has you covered: Our team will be available for individual consultations all week (both in-person and virtual),...