All good things come to new beginnings. The process of reimagining the next iteration of the Faculty Commons partnership is underway.  In the meantime, all of the Faculty Commons resources continue to be available via the individual contributing units listed below. 

Are you looking for the physical space previously known as the Faculty Commons in 116 Pearson Hall? It’s still open during scheduled hours.  More info: Visit Pearson 116.

Academic Technology Services (IT-ATS)

Academic Technology Services helps all those who teach at the University of Delaware improve teaching and learning through the effective application of technology.

Visit the ATS website

Center for Teaching & Assessment of Learning (CTAL)

The Center for Teaching & Assessment of Learning (CTAL) strives to be an inclusive and strategic unit that fosters a culture of meaningful educational development and learning assessment for educators at the University including faculty, staff, and students. We work in partnership with individuals and groups to identify evidence-based solutions that are tailored to unique learning environments, advance university priorities, and that reflect individual teaching philosophies, educational goals, and disciplinary values.

Visit the CTAL website

Institute for Transforming University Education (ITUE)

ITUE is a faculty-led group dedicated to improving the quality of teaching and learning. We are a resource for faculty at UD (and beyond) to help navigate the scholarship on teaching and learning, with a particular focus on Problem-based learning and related pedagogies.

Visit the ITUE website

Interdisciplinary Humanities Research Center (IHRC)

The mission of the Interdisciplinary Humanities Research Center (IHRC) is to strengthen faculty research and creative activity while also enhancing its integration into the curriculum; support initiatives involving multidisciplinary research teams, both within the university as well as with external partners; and foster intellectual community and public engagement.
Visit the IHRC website

Interdisciplinary Science Learning Laboratories (ISLL)

ISLL is a hub of teaching and research on campus bringing together students and faculty from various disciplines to teach, learn and conduct research in a collaborative environment.

Visit the ISLL website

Library, Museums & Press

Library, Museums and Press offers instruction support, resources, and expertise to help your students critically engage with information, build research skills, and deepen their understanding of course content through hands-on activities, online resources, tours, workshops, or individual consultations.
Visit the Library Teaching & Learning Services website

UD ADVANCE

UD ADVANCE is an Institute focused on faculty development and success. Our broad goals are to diversify and strengthen UD’s faculty as well as to foster positive departmental climates.

Visit the UD ADVANCE website

UD Online

UD Online supports new program planning and development, including market research, consultation, compliance, student onboarding, and other services. UD Online coordinates support for online programs and courses across campus as well as with third-party vendors. Faculty support includes the Essential Skills for Online Teaching short course and UD Online Testing Center proctoring services.

Visit the UD Online website

Writing Center

Students are more likely to use the services of the Writing Center or Oral Communication Consultants if they feel more familiar with the service and realize that you think our resources are important for their success in the course. ​In addition, the Writing Center staff are happy to discuss writing pedagogy with faculty who teach writing in any discipline or who rely on writing assignments to assess student learning.

Visit the Writing Center website