To recognize and encourage exemplary teaching
To foster a knowledge of various teaching strategies for the liberal studies classroom
To integrate pedagogy and content within the disciplines
To investigate/evaluate new teaching strategies/technological innovations
To articulate the ways in which research is integral to teaching
To contribute to the scholarship of teaching
To develop a community of teachers in the college to lead a conversation on teaching
To participate twice a quarter with other master teachers in a conversation about teaching
To plan and lead at least one department faculty development activity during the two academic years a faculty member is expected minimally to be active in the program
To advise the Dean on activities and programs to meet the goals of the Master Teacher Program
To make recommendations about course design and structure for liberal studies courses
To be a department advocate for teaching
To plan and participate in college-wide teaching workshops and discussion groups
To serve as a liaison between the college and the Center for Teaching and Learning
Each department may nominate up to 2 full-service faculty to be recognized as Arts and Sciences Master Teachers each year. Each nominee will prepare a statement of teaching philosophy (500 to 800 words) as part of a teaching portfolio. Materials to be included within the portfolio are sample syllabi, tests, and class assignments. Attention should be called to class objectives, texts selected, writing assignments, and strategies employed in order to illustrate the application of the individual's philosophy in the classroom. Portfolio should be limited to a few examples. The call for nominations is announced during Spring quarter of each academic year, and the newly selected members are recognized at the annual Gould Society banquet. Each Master Teacher is expected to be active in the program for a minimum of two years.