CTE Faculty Associates
Announcing the appointment of the 2009-10 CTE Faculty Associates: Dr. Deena Gonzalez and Dr. Cathleen McGrath. These appointments will allow CTE to expand its work in critical areas and also build capacity on campus for faculty development work. I am truly looking forward to working with the new CTE Associates.
Dr. Gonzalez’s proposal to support inclusive pedagogy and explore the dynamics of power and difference in the classroom connects to important concerns at LMU: the developing core curriculum, and retention of junior faculty of color, to name just two. She brings the perfect blend of knowledge, experience and personal strength to the achieve the goal of "promoting a lively, coordinated conversation about race, ethnicity and gender."
Dr. McGrath’s proposal to focus on encouragement and support for community-based learning addresses a pedagogical area closely connected to LMU's mission and one in which she has had significant experience. In addition her expertise in organizational behavior should prove invaluable to the Center for Teaching Excellence in its work with faculty and administration.
There were a number of applications for these positions and the pool was highly competitive. I am grateful to all who submitted applications for their interest in the work of the Center for Teaching Excellence.
Jackie Dewar