Equitable and innovative learning at Fort Lewis College

The Center for Teaching & Learning is dedicated to fostering equity in learning and driving innovation in higher education. Guided by the belief that all students can succeed, we offer comprehensive support to FLC faculty through:

  • Inclusive and accessible learning design resources to meet the diverse needs of faculty.
  • Data-driven insights to enhance teaching practices and support student success.
  • Cross-disciplinary approaches to digital learning and distance education.
  • Canvas support to improve accessibility, consistency, and usability.

Visit us in person or contact us via email to explore CTL resources or schedule a 1:1 consultation.

The 2024 CTL Faculty Fellows

These outstanding faculty members are advancing the work of the Center for Teaching & Learning at Fort Lewis College through strategic projects, professional development, and mentorship. We look forward to the valuable contributions they will make to our academic community.

Majel Boxer

Inclusive Pedagogy Fellow

Majel Boxer

Contact info: boxer_m@fortlewis.edu

Faculty support hours: Thursdays, 1-2 pm, CTL (Reed 140)

Project highights:

  • Advising on and aiding in the development of inclusive teaching practices.
  • Partnering with CTL and academic departments to design and scale inclusive pedagogy training and resources.
  • Collaborating with Diversity Affairs and other campus offices to align teaching practices with institutional diversity goals.

Liz Cartwright    Mark Boespflug

AI & Digital Learning Fellows

Liz Cartwright and Mark Boespflug

Contact info: lcartwright@fortlewis.edu, and mboespflug@fortlewis.edu

Faculty support hours:

  • Liz: Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., EBH 246

Project highlights:

  • Supporting generative AI initiatives in Academic Affairs.
  • Creating professional development resources and training modules on AI literacy.
  • Holding consulting hours to support faculty on generative AI and digital learning.

Callie Cole    Leslie Goldstein

Junior Faculty Mentorship Fellows

Callie Cole and Leslie Goldstein

Contact info: ccole@fortlewis.edu and goldstein_l@fortlewis.edu

Project highlights:

  • Building supports and resources for new and junior faculty.
  • Developing a structured mentoring program leveraging senior faculty expertise.
  • Organizing development sessions on educational research and techniques.

Missy Thompson

Learning Analytics Fellow

Missy Thompson

Contact Info: mathompson@fortlewis.edu

Faculty support hours:

  • Thursday, October 3 | Noon - 4 pm, Schlessman Hall 2015
  • Wednesday, November 6 | 12- 3 pm, Schlessman Hall 2015
  • Friday, December 6 | 2:30 - 5 pm, Schlessman Hall 2015

Project highlights:

  • Consulting with CTL on learning data and analytics.
  • Supporting the implementation of a learning analytics platform in Canvas.
  • Holding consulting hours to support faculty on using student learning data.

Our Team

Jen Rider

Jen Rider

Director, Center for Teaching & Learning

Phone: 970-247-7404
Email: jrider@fortlewis.edu

Areas of expertise

  • Distance education processes and excellence
  • Digital learning strategy and innovation, campus-wide and course-level
  • Teaching development programming that supports FLC’s strategic goals and mission

Clint Jacobsen

Clint Jacobsen

Instructional Technologist & Faculty Support Manager

Phone: 970-247-7683
Email: jacobsen_c@fortlewis.edu

Areas of expertise

  • Learning Management Systems, orientations, and just-in-time guidance & training
  • Troubleshooting with Canvas and between 3rd party LMS integrations
  • Liaising between instructors, students, on-campus & off-campus

Contact us

Center for Teaching & Learning

Jen Rider, Director

General email: ctl@fortlewis.edu

Reserve instructional technology

Teaching & Learning Committee

Collaborates and supports the CTL with professional development and distance education programming.

Learn more about the Committee