The mission of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) is to support effective teaching and engaged learning at Syracuse University. We enact our mission by facilitating opportunities for collaborative, meaningful, and empowering pedagogical learning and reflection for educators at every stage of their careers. Our vision is that the CTLE will serve as an equity advocate, education innovation partner, classroom change agent, and campus community builder at Syracuse University.
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The September 2026 CTLE newsletter includes information about upcoming CTLE September and October programs; recommended resources for departments doing peer observations of teaching; introductions to this year’s Meredith Professors and Meredith Professor Faculty Fellows; and an exciting announcement about an upcoming campus-wide event celebrating teaching excellence at SU.
How Does the CTLE Support SU Educators?
The CTLE offers SU educators a variety of services and different types of teaching support, including our Students Consulting on Teaching (SCOT) program. In addition to our public events, learning communities, reading groups, and workshops, we meet one-on-one, and with small groups, and with departments/programs for personalized and customized consultations.
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Confidentiality
Confidentiality and mutual trust are vital to effective engagement in pedagogical reflection and development. For details about the CTLE Confidentiality and Reporting Policies, visit the Contact Us page.
CTLE in the News
Read or watch James Lang’s interview with Jessamyn Neuhaus about her most recent book, Snafu Edu: Teaching and Learning When Things Go Wrong in the College Classroom: OneHE Interview