TLC Strategic Plan
This five-year strategic plan reflects a collaborative and values-driven effort led by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) in partnership with campus stakeholders to shape the future of teaching and learning at Drexel. Grounded in reflection, visioning, and alignment with university priorities, the plan outlines actionable goals, strategies, and metrics to guide the next phase of the TLC’s growth and impact.
Vision
An institutional culture where innovative and inclusive teaching is valued and supported so that every Drexel student has a meaningful, equitable, and transformative learning experience.
Mission
To advance the art and science of teaching by engaging, informing, and empowering Drexel University’s educators.
Guiding Principles
The Teaching and Learning Center is guided by five beliefs about teaching:
- Effective teaching is essential to advancing Drexel University’s mission. We believe great teaching is at the heart of student success and crucial to positive, meaningful, and transformative learning experiences.
- Effective teaching is evidence-based. We disseminate and support pedagogy research and promote effective teaching and pedagogical innovation.
- Effective teaching is inclusive and equitable. We recognize that learning thrives within diverse communities where all members are respected and valued while inhabiting their full social identities. We are committed to supporting inclusive teaching at every level of pedagogical practice.
- Effective teaching is reflective. We foster a supportive community where colleagues at any level of teaching experience can engage in honest critical reflection, creative problem-solving, and ongoing professional and personal development.
- Effective teaching should be celebrated. We acknowledge that teaching requires significant intellectual, creative, and emotional labor, and believe this labor should be valued and rewarded. We recognize great teaching to inspire our community and promote an institutional culture of teaching excellence.
5-Year Strategic Goals
- Elevate the value of teaching at Drexel University.
- Expand and diversify programs and resources to reach more Drexel educators.
- Increase the implementation of inclusive, engaged, and effective teaching practices among Drexel faculty.
- Gain recognition for Drexel University as an institution where inclusive, engaged, and effective teaching happens.
- Model operational efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and cross-campus collaboration.