Towards an Integrated Academy:A Teaching and Learning Framework for

Carleton University 2013-2018

Foundational Statement

“Carleton University is an independent, collegial university dedicated to the advancement of learning through disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching, study and research, the creation and dissemination of knowledge, and the betterment of its community. It is centred in Ottawa and serves the people of Ontario, Canada, and the world.” (SIP, 2013-2018)

Theme 1• “Carleton University will be

known nationally and internationally for its research and teaching programs which respond to the needs of society today and which anticipate the needs of the future…”

Theme 3• “Carleton University will be

nationally and internationally known for being student centred, linking its academic endeavours and student supports to empower students as productive and engaged citizens in an increasingly diverse world.”

From The Carleton University Strategic integrated Plan

Role of the OAVPTL

• provide leadership at the institutional level• promote excellence in teaching and learning • coordinate initiatives to enhance the quality of

the teaching and learning environment • ensure integration and coherence among

Carleton’s highly robust system of teaching and learning activities

Inclusivity

Respect

Responsiveness

Flexibility

Integrity

Community

Core Values

Guiding Principles

learner-centred

An Integrated Framework for Teaching and Learning at Carleton University

student engagement, learning, and

success

outcomes-based

curricula

high impact

practices (HIPs)

safe, inclusive, holistic,

integrated and

enriching learning

environment

external communiti

es

Goals of the OAVPTL• Work with administrators and faculty • Help Carleton’s teachers to engage students• Promote the scholarship of teaching and learning • Enhance teaching by providing professional development• Promote the use of student-centred approaches to teaching and

learning • Build communities of practice • Foster safe, inclusive, participatory learning environments • Help to provide leadership in integrating student success initiatives • Develop strategic partnerships and effective teams • Continuously engage with other parts of the University to help with

integration of teaching, learning and research for application in various communities

Structure:Teaching and Learning Services

Carleton University

OnLine (CUOL)

Educational Development Centre (EDC)

Instructional Media

Services (IMS)

Organizational StructureOffice of the Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning)

Teaching and Learning Services

Carleton University Onlie (CUOL)

Media Production Centre

Enrichment Mini-Courses Program

Student Centre and Exam Centre

Educational Development Centre (EDC)

Instructional Design

Teaching and Learning Development

Instructional Innovation

Instructional Media Services (IMS)

Classroom Technology Support

Carleton Univeristy Event Support

Maintenance

T & L Initiatives Supported by the OAVPTLdevelopment of explicit program-

level learning outcomes

first-year experience programs

active learning spaces

bridging and transitional programs

accessibility, equity and diversity

international learning

opportunities

multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary

programs

awards for excellence

experiential, active and collaborative

teaching and learning approaches

technology mediated teaching

and learning approaches

intellectual, critical and creative inquiry-

based learning

appropriate evaluation and measurement of the achievement of learning outcomes

service-learning and community

engagement

co-curricular student

activities

OAVPTL Teaching and Learning Partnerships

All academic units (Faculties and

Departments, Schools, Centres and Institutes)

The Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-

President (Academic)

The Office of Quality

Assurance

The Office of the Vice-President (Students and

Enrolment)

The Student Academic

Success Centre

The Carleton University

Library

The Discovery Centre

Equity Services

The Paul Menton Centre

The Student Experience

Office

Co-op and Career Services

Communication and Computing

Services

The International Student Services

Office

Facilities Management and Planning

Scheduling and Exam services

The Faculty of Graduate and

Postdoctoral Affairs

The Office of Institutional

Research and Planning

The Registrar’s office

Student organizations CUASA

The Office of Quality

Initiatives

The Teaching and Learning Council • Launched in October 2014• Purpose: to operationalize/help achieve vision articulated in both the SIP and the

TLF; to advance the overarching goal of engaging students to promote deep learning and success; to help foster a strong culture of excellence in teaching and learning across the University.

• Structure: The TLC consists of self-directed, member-driven, action-oriented, university-wide teams working collaboratively on initiatives that interest members.

• Function: They plan, design and implement projects to support both their own teaching AND teaching and learning across the University.

• Composition: Currently 36 members including T&L Liaisons from Faculties, librarians, professional service staff involved in supporting teaching, undergraduate and graduate students, representatives of the three TLS units, and other teaching and learning champions, such as winners of internal university-wide teaching awards, and early and/or successful adopters of various innovative pedagogies and e-learning technologies.

For more information, please contact

• OAVPTL – 613-520-2344• oavptl@carleton.ca• www.carleton.ca/teachinglearning

Thank you!