Designing a Faculty Community of Practice to Enhance the Student Experience

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 3:00PM–3:45PM CT | Meeting Room 007CD, River Level
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session
Through the Student Experience Project Community of Practice (SEP COP), the University of Texas at San Antonio invests in faculty growth and development to cultivate a sense of belonging, promote a growth mindset, and foster learning mindsets to improve classroom performance, and persistence to degree completion. Faculty participants collaborate to create a future of higher education where all students, especially those who face barriers, feel supported to overcome academic challenges and graduate successfully. Our early results are strong, with faculty reporting positive shifts in their mindsets, data indicating improved classroom conditions and outcomes, and increased student engagement with faculty. Feedback from faculty involvement underscores benefits, including enhanced faculty collaboration and a deeper understanding of student needs, enriching the educational experience and faculty fulfillment, and fostering a community dedicated to growth and excellence. Presenters will share a replicable blueprint for institutions aiming to elevate student outcomes and enrich classroom learning environments. By adopting and customizing SEP COP methodologies, institutions can heighten faculty awareness of student needs, empower data-driven decision-making, and implement evidence-based strategies to foster a culture of inclusivity and promote learning mindsets.

Presenters

  • Amy Buechler-Steubing

    Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Learning Innovation, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Marcela Ramirez

    Associate Vice Provost, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Melissa Vito

    Vice Provost of Academic Innovation, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Tammy Wyatt

    Senior Vice Provost for Student Success, University of Texas at San Antonio

Resources & Downloads

  • Designing a Community of Practice to Enhance Student Success

    Updated on 12/13/2024