School of Professional Studies Teaching Engagement & Development Committee

Purpose & Overview

The Teaching Engagement & Development Committee (TEDC) promotes and supports high-quality, student-centered teaching across the School of Professional Studies (SPS). In alignment with KU's Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), the committee fosters a culture of continuous improvement through faculty collaboration, resource sharing, pedagogical development, and personalized instructional coaching. The TEDC serves as an advisory and support network and is not a policy-making body.

Scope of Work & Responsibilities

The committee actively engages in activities designed to enhance teaching effectiveness and support faculty across two primary domains:

Faculty Teaching Support

• Review (with the instructor of record) student surveys of teaching and other feedback mechanisms to identify student learning trends and areas for growth.
• Provide confidential, constructive coaching and mentorship for faculty members seeking to refine their instructional methods.
• Assist with the development and implementation of additional teaching feedback processes.
• Identify, curate, and share evidence-based pedagogical practices across the school.

Instructional Tools & Resources

• Evaluate emerging teaching tools, methodologies, and instructional technologies.
• Recommend tools that enhance student learning outcomes.
• Support faculty in adopting new instructional strategies. 

Chair:

• Nicole Heim

Faculty Members:

• John Grube
• Nayana Pampapura Madali
• Tyler Schunk
• Douglass Smith
• Alex Terwilliger
• Sonia Thomas
• Jaysen Van Sickle