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About the Center
The Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching, and Assessment (CELTA) at Hofstra University serves as a vibrant hub for all faculty, advancing a culture of teaching excellence, innovation, and inclusive student learning. We support educators at every stage of their careers with tailored resources that strengthen teaching effectiveness, advance evidence-based, inclusive practices and foster the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Through strategic partnerships and scholarly engagement, CELTA drives continuous improvement in pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment, enhancing educational outcomes across disciplines.
Our Services
Faculty Development
- Workshops and seminars on inclusive, evidence-based teaching practices
- One-on-one pedagogical consultations and teaching observations
- New and adjunct faculty onboarding and mentoring
Curriculum & Course Design
- Support for designing and redesigning courses (in-person, online, and hybrid)
- Guidance on creating student-centered, equitable learning environments
- Assistance with syllabus development and alignment with learning outcomes
Assessment & Improvement
- Consultation on classroom and program-level assessment
- Tools and strategies for evaluating teaching effectiveness
- Guidance on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Technology Integration & Innovation
- Faculty training in educational technology, including AI-enhanced tools
- Collaborative exploration of emerging tools for instruction
- Support for digital pedagogy and hybrid/online teaching
Communities of Practice
- Faculty learning communities on themes such as inclusive teaching, generative AI, and active learning
- Interdisciplinary collaborations and idea exchange forums
The Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching, and Assessment is pleased to announce four micro-grant opportunities designed to support faculty in advancing their teaching practice and in engaging with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). These grants provide funding, structured support, and a collaborative community to help faculty explore meaningful questions about student learning, develop innovative and inclusive pedagogies, and contribute to the growing body of scholarly work on teaching and learning in higher education.
Each micro-grant has been developed with a specific focus:
- The Scholarly Teaching and Learning Advancement Grant supports faculty in piloting innovative, research-based projects that enhance student learning and advance teaching excellence.
- The Inclusive Teaching and Learning Transformation Grant supports the development of year-long projects that advance inclusive and equitable teaching practices across departments and programs. Co-sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
- The Open Educational Resource (OER) Development Grant supports access to high-quality learning materials through the adoption, adaptation, or creation of open or library-licensed resources. Co-sponsored by the University Library.
- The Advancing First-Generation Learning Grant supports projects that enhance learning experiences for courses with high enrollment of first-generation college students. Co-sponsored by the Office of First-Generation Support and Engagement.
In an effort to foster greater collaboration among our faculty, CELTA invites you to connect with one of our exclusive learning communities for a series of interactive and resourceful sessions:
Staff
Find a program that fits your goals. Learn across diverse fields. Join a community that truly cares about you.