Welcome to the Teaching Excellence Center Welcome to the West Texas A&M University Teaching Excellence Center (TEC). The TEC was established in 2009 as a resource to support teaching and learning across the University campus through workshops, seminars, discussion and review of quality materials. The Center will also provide consulting services and peer observation opportunities for enhancing teaching. Currently, the TEC will provide materials virtually through this website. We hope that the Teaching Excellence Center will provide support and encourage your efforts to support the student centered mission of West Texas A&M University. Mission The mission of the TEC is to promote effective teaching and engaged learning through support of faculty as they strive to provide valuable learning experiences for our students. Our goals include supporting faculty needs through workshops, materials, seminars, small group discussions, and consultations as needed by departments, programs or on an individual basis. Thanks! A big thanks to all the faculty who attended the faculty development seminar by Dr. Peter Facione. The event was well attended and feedback so far has been very good! Look for an evaluation coming into your mailbox very soon to rate this faculty development opportunity. Click here for a biography for Dr. Facione. Coming Soon September 24 Lunch and Learn Brown Bag Brainstorming Session
This will be a chance for faculty to share ideas they are now using for critical thinking in the classroom. Bring your lunch and join us in JBK 13 from 11:45-12:45 for this opportunity to share and learn. September 27-29
Dr. Facione will return to campus to work with deans and others to help support faculty development on critical thinking. More news on this will be forthcoming. Dr. Facione will return for a third visit in January of 2010 to work more with faculty and others on critical thinking. Definite dates will be posted as soon as they are available. Beginning of Semester Tips
It is the beginning of a new semester and academic year. What are some ways to start the semester off right? Visit the following web sites for ideas for the first day of class and the first three weeks of class. Pick and choose ideas that suit your teaching style and personality.
The First Day of Class
The First Three Weeks of Class | 
