CEI collaborates with all levels of academic leadership across the University – campuses, colleges, divisions, departments and programs – to advance substantial strategic priorities related to the educational mission.
CEI is a centrally funded unit, so there is no additional cost to you regardless of the level of engagement you seek. We frequently provide one or more consultations at the start of an initiative to help academic leaders shape and plan their effort. We regularly assist in the facilitation and delivery of faculty development that fits into a larger educational initiative.
Support for Educational Initiatives
- Articulate strategic educational priorities and identify UMN resources to advance them.
- Enlist CEI for on-going faculty development in support of a new initiative.
- Establish a system for peer review of teaching.
- Engage in significant curriculum mapping, program-level learning outcomes assessment or course development or (re)design.
- Create an evaluation plan prior to embarking on a new educational initiative.
- Undertake a Quality Matters Online Course Review process for your unit.
Educational Research and Evaluation
Before you begin a significant educational innovation, a faculty development initiative, or a substantial curricular or program change, consult CEI for expert guidance on researching the impact of your efforts.
- Plan research questions, methodology, and design.
- Implement data collection and analysis.
- Analyze and interpret data.
- Produce reports.