Charge: Teaching excellence is a defining strength of James Madison University, recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as a Best College for teaching quality and awarded an A+ grade by the National Council on Teacher Quality. Pedagogy must remain prominent to ensure JMU maintains innovative leadership in evaluating and promoting high-quality instruction.
This standing committee is charged with advancing JMU’s commitment to teaching excellence through the following strategic aims:
- Support departments in developing flexible, evidence-based frameworks for evaluating and promoting teaching effectiveness.
- Elevate professional development by fostering internal and external partnerships that enhance instructional growth.
- Consider the student voice to ensure that learning experiences remain responsive, inclusive, and of the highest quality.
- Make recommendations to the provost and division as needed.
The committee operates under a co-chair model, with leadership shared between one administrator and one 10-month faculty member. Over the next two years, the committee will pursue strategic initiatives aligned with these aims, including: [Specific two-year strategic goals to be defined in partnership with committee members during Fall 2025 strategic planning]
Members:
- John Burgess, Faculty Affairs & Curriculum, Co-Chair
- Adam Vanhove, College of Business, Co-Chair
- Daisy Breneman, University Advising
- Andreas Broscheid, Center for Faculty Innovation
- Becky Childs, College of Arts and Letters
- Theresa Clarke, College of Business
- Tabitha Coates, College of Education
- H. Gelfand, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
- Jessica Lantz, Libraries
- John Lee, Graduate Student Representative
- Christine Robinson, College of Arts and Letters
- Ayasakanta Rout, College of Health and Behavioral Studies
- Samuel Suggs, College of Visual and Performing Arts
- Emily York, College of Integrated Science and Engineering
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