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The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at Western Carolina University (WCU) is a university-wide initiative focusing upon the mission and aspirations of the university.<\/p>\n
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The purpose of SoTL at Western is to:<\/strong><\/p>\n The SoTL Academy began in Spring 2025. This three-component program is designed to elevate the value of the SoTL by fostering a deeper intellectual engagement with teaching, reflective practice, and the positive impact these efforts have on students, faculty, and the broader WCU community. Grounded in evidence that meaningful SoTL work requires sustained guidance and development, the year\u2011long academy offers a comprehensive, wrap\u2011around structure that supports faculty from project conception through dissemination. Through this approach, participants gain the education, connection, and encouragement needed to overcome common barriers and successfully share their work through publications, presentations, and other scholarly outlets.<\/p>\n Its three core components include:<\/p>\n The SoTL FLC is led by April Tallant and CFC Faculty Fellows Darby Hallyburton and Darby Harris.<\/p>\n This FLC, organized and implemented by the Coulter Faculty Commons, challenges SoTL Scholars to develop and conduct SoTL research within a supportive community of like-minded faculty. During FLC meetings throughout the academic year, participants gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to conduct classroom-focused research that enhances student engagement and learning. More specifically, members learn from experienced SoTL practitioners, develop their ideas for SoTL research, and work in small groups and partnerships to support each other and successfully complete their SoTL projects. The focus of this FLC is primarily developed by the participants and may include topics such as SoTL research question formulation, literature review, study design, IRB application, data collection and analysis, and outcomes dissemination.<\/p>\n\n
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