Document Type
Chapter
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Documenting Teaching Excellence
Editor
Karin deJonge-Kannan and Travis N. Thurston
Publisher
Utah State University
Publication Date
2025
First Page
73
Last Page
92
Abstract
Teaching excellence is a defining characteristic and ongoing challenge at small liberal arts institutions, where instructor independence and mission-driven education converge. Defining and measuring it in such contexts involves navigating instructor autonomy, institutional mission, administrative oversight, and accreditation requirements. This chapter presents a case-based approach to addressing these challenges at Brescia University, a small liberal arts school in Owensboro, KY. We offer an example of an implementable solution that fosters and documents teaching excellence while aligning with both generally accepted standards and the university’s mission. Additionally, we model a collaborative development process between the offices of the Academic Dean and the Center for Teaching and Learning, the two main architects of the teaching excellence assessment rubric.
Recommended Citation
Morris, Amanda and Kuthy, Anna, "5. Teaching Excellence Fostered Through Institutional Collaboration: A Case for an Effective Assessment Rubric" (2025). Documenting Teaching Excellence. Paper 10.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/documenting_teaching_excellence/10