The Center for Innovative Teaching (CIT) is a faculty driven program designed to promote faculty growth in their teaching.

Additional CIT Information and Resources

CIT Structure

• Organizational Chart

Director 

• Oversees all activities and works with Operational Board and Advisory Board to plan and execute activities of the CIT. 
• Manages budget and pedagogical research awards and professional development travel. 
• Ensures outcomes assessment and prepares annual report.
• Meets monthly with SESS Dean.

Operational Board Members

• Hold major responsibility for one of the following aspects of the CIT and supports all programming:
• New Faculty Orientation and Support
• Innovative teaching and technology
• Culturally Responsive Practices and Peer Collaboration
• Pedagogical Research and Effective Teaching
• Reflective Practice and  Teaching Circles

Advisory Board Members

• Advise operational board and coordinator on a regular basis
• Work with operational board and coordinator on program activities 

Part-time Assistant

• Performs clerical work as needed for the coordinator
• Updates and manages the CIT website
• Takes notes at Operational and Advisory Board meetings
• Assists in program execution

Operational Board Members

• Dr. Jessica Kamerer, SNEHS, New Faculty Orientation and Support
• Dr. John Zeanchock, SIHSS, Innovative Teaching and Technology 
• Dr. Gavin Buxton, SEMS, Reflective Practice and Teaching Circles
• Dr. Michael Quigley, SIHSS, Culturally Responsive Practices and Peer Collaboration 
• Dr. Jim Shock, SBUS, Pedagogical Research and Effective Teaching

Advisory Board Members

• Diane Igoche,  Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Systems SIHSS
• Eliada Griffin, Associate Professor of Management SBUS
• Benjamin Campbell, Associate Professor of Engineering SEMS
• Soren Fanning, Assistant Professor SIHSS
• Ann Jabro, University Professor of Communication SIHSS
• Greg Krivacek, Assistant Professor of Accounting SBUS
• ‘Ersem Karadog, Professor of Hospitality and Tourism- Sport Management SBUS
• Monmohan Chaubey, Assistant Professor of Management SBUS
• Janice Sarasnick, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Clinical SNEHS
• Nadine Englert, Interim Dean, SNEHS
• George Semich, University Professor of Education, Director, IML Doctoral Program SNEHS
• Maria Kalevitch, Dean SEMS and Acting Associate Provost for Innovation 

Pedagogical Resources

• RMU Library Book Holdings
• Faculty Research Articles
• Pedagogical Strategies
• CIT Pedagogical Seminar Presentations

Newsletter and Board Minutes

• Advisory Board Minutes: March 2019
• Advisory Board Minutes: February 2019
• Advisory Board Minutes: November 2018
• Advisory Board Minutes: September 2018

Reflective Practice and Teaching Circles

• Engaging classes - Jessica Kamerer
• Culturally Responsive Practices - Michael Quigley
• Science Department Teaching Circle - Matt Maurer
• Twitter in the Classroom - Armand Buzzelli and Greg Holdan
• Interdisciplinary Curricula - Priyadarshan Manohar
• Comedy in the Classroom - Leslie Koren and Gavin Buxton
• Accommodating (section 504) for Students - Shelly Haser and Fan-Yu Lin
• Cultural Diversity and Working with International /Nontraditional students - Ersem Karadag and Carolina Loyola-Garcia
• Flipped Classrooms - Kathleen Donoghue and Jim Shock
• Incorporating Research in the Classroom - Jameela Al-Jaroodi
• Using Write-to-Learn Assignments in Class - Cathleen Jones
• Online Teaching and Learning Pedagogies – John Zeanchock and Rick Fuller

Calendar of Upcoming Events