As a University-wide center whose staff has deep pedagogical and curricular expertise, we engage in a variety of ways with academic leaders and all who teach to achieve educational goals that improve students’ learning experiences. The CEI is uniquely prepared to lead and support major strategic educational initiatives that advance the University of Minnesota's strategic plan as well as the teaching and learning mission of the University.
Our mission
The Center for Educational Innovation advances the University of Minnesota’s teaching and learning mission by providing research-informed, transformative and inclusive leadership in teaching and learning across the University of Minnesota.
- We lead and support strategic, institutional educational initiatives that advance the imperatives of the University strategic plan.
- We accelerate educational transformation in academic units through long-term change initiatives. We engage at the unit level to anticipate and respond to the changing educational landscape.
- We partner with academic leaders across campuses, colleges, divisions and departments to provide expertise, resources and facilitation that advance educational priorities.
- We support and partner with those who teach. We offer a range of ways for instructors in the University community to engage with our expertise.