Pathways
Pathways to Progress: Shaping Your Learning Experience
Faculty Developmental Pathways
Faculty Development Pathways (FDPs) aim to engage and amplify the capacity already present across the Marist campus, while also enhancing it with outside targeted expertise that builds upon best practices and current innovations in higher education. All FDPs are collaborative, longitudinal, and evidence based. The pathways enhance faculty’s knowledge, skills, and disposition in pedagogy, scholarship, career progression, and leadership. They take a variety of forms, including programs, workshops, and training.
We welcome faculty and staff from across the Marist community to collaborate with the office to foster innovation, engagement, collaboration, and academic vibrancy. We encourage feedback, ideas, and suggestions for future pathway development. Pathways will be comprised of readings, learning outcomes, assessments, and evaluations.
At the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), we offer Learning Pathways to help educators, students, and staff develop the essential skills needed for success in today’s academic environment. Our pathways are structured programs that guide you through workshops, resources, and collaborative projects, tailored to your professional goals. Choose a pathway that aligns with your interests and embark on a learning journey designed for growth and innovation.
Digital Pedagogy Pathway
Enhance your teaching by integrating digital tools and methods. From online course design to virtual classroom management, this pathway equips you with the skills to create engaging, technology-enhanced learning experiences
Leadership in Education Pathway
Develop the leadership qualities necessary for guiding academic programs, managing teams, and shaping the future of education. This pathway offers insights into effective leadership practices for educators at all levels.
Inclusive Teaching Pathway
Design inclusive classrooms that cater to diverse learners. Learn how to foster an equitable learning environment that supports the needs of all students, ensuring accessibility and engagement across various learning styles
The CTL's Faculty Development Pathway on Inclusive Teaching aims to build concrete skills for ensuring student success within an engaged community of learners. This pathway was coordinated by Carol Rinke and Christina Fojas. The inaugural cohort in Fall 2024 consisted of 16 faculty members from all six academic schools. Krista Ackert (OAA), Kevin Henry (SOS), Susan Jenkins (OAA), Stephanie Laurent (Digital Education), Aundrea Matthews (Office of DEI), and Stephanie Purington (SBS) facilitated a shared sense of community on the following topics:
Designing your course for inclusive and engaged teaching.
Principles and practices of Universal Design for Learning.
Fostering an active and engaged learning environment.
Developing a culturally responsible learning environment.
Accommodations and modifications for students with learning differences.
Using inclusive assessment and grading practices.
Cultivating reflection and continual improvement.
Congratulations to the first faculty cohort who successfully completed this pathway in Fall 2024: Michel Becuwe, Gissella Bejarano, Qiang Chen, Darren Cosgrove, Liz Godin, Jennifer Han, Muzi Liu, Nick Lu, Scott Miller, Yumiko Ogawa, Stephanie Purington, Heather Roberts, Heather Schiller, Nelson Sivers, Kat Skelly, and Meghana Vaidya.
This pathway will be offered again in the future. Stay tuned for updates on how to participate.
The CTL's Faculty Development Pathway on Inclusive Teaching aims to build concrete skills for ensuring student success within an engaged community of learners. This pathway was coordinated by Carol Rinke and Christina Fojas. The inaugural cohort in Fall 2024 consisted of 16 faculty members from all six academic schools. Krista Ackert (OAA), Kevin Henry (SOS), Susan Jenkins (OAA), Stephanie Laurent (Digital Education), Aundrea Matthews (Office of DEI), and Stephanie Purington (SBS) facilitated a shared sense of community on the following topics:
Designing your course for inclusive and engaged teaching.
Principles and practices of Universal Design for Learning.
Fostering an active and engaged learning environment.
Developing a culturally responsible learning environment.
Accommodations and modifications for students with learning differences.
Using inclusive assessment and grading practices.
Cultivating reflection and continual improvement.
Congratulations to the first faculty cohort who successfully completed this pathway in Fall 2024: Michel Becuwe, Gissella Bejarano, Qiang Chen, Darren Cosgrove, Liz Godin, Jennifer Han, Muzi Liu, Nick Lu, Scott Miller, Yumiko Ogawa, Stephanie Purington, Heather Roberts, Heather Schiller, Nelson Sivers, Kat Skelly, and Meghana Vaidya.
This pathway will be offered again in the future. Stay tuned for updates on how to participate.
This is a series of programming designed to support new faculty in their first year at Marist. This program helps faculty connect and learn about resources, teaching strategies, technology, and scholarship opportunities. The series ensures a smooth transition for new faculty by acquainting them with their new colleagues and campus resources.
By the end of this pathway, faculty should be able to:
Identify faculty and student support services.
Understand teaching, scholarship, and service expectations.
Explain intentional course design and effective teaching practices.
Develop a map of campus resources to use when supporting students.
Create an action plan for engaging in the annual self-assessment process.
Sessions:
New Faculty Orientation
Student Advising
Intentional Course Design
Building Your Own Campus Map for Student Success
Preparing for Annual Evaluations, and Tenure and Promotion
This FDP is designed for current or aspiring department chairs and program directors. This comprehensive series prepares department chairs for their roles as institutional leaders who will advance their programs as part of Marist College’s mission. Participants explore resources, best practices, and opportunities to develop leadership skills.
By the end of this pathway, faculty should be able to:
Understand responsibilities and expectations of leading a department.
Align departmental needs, goals, and ambitions with college mission.
Manage conflict
Identify areas for improvement in their programs’ student learning assessment process.
Create a plan for engaging in their next five-year academic program review.
Sessions:
Department Chair and Program Director Expectations
Effectively Managing a department
Registrar, Students Records, and Course Data
The Chair’s Role in Student Success
Meaningful and Manageable Program Assessment
Work Life Balance
Inclusive Teaching Pathway
The CTL's Faculty Development Pathway on Inclusive Teaching aims to build concrete skills for ensuring student success within an engaged community of learners. This pathway was coordinated by Carol Rinke and Christina Fojas. The inaugural cohort in Fall 2024 consisted of 16 faculty members from all six academic schools. Krista Ackert (OAA), Kevin Henry (SOS), Susan Jenkins (OAA), Stephanie Laurent (Digital Education), Aundrea Matthews (Office of DEI), and Stephanie Purington (SBS) facilitated a shared sense of community on the following topics:
- Designing your course for inclusive and engaged teaching.
- Principles and practices of Universal Design for Learning.
- Fostering an active and engaged learning environment.
- Developing a culturally responsible learning environment.
- Accommodations and modifications for students with learning differences.
- Using inclusive assessment and grading practices.
- Cultivating reflection and continual improvement.