Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching

In 1993, the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching was born out of a collaborative idea of the Faculty Senate and the Senior Vice President and Provost Office to “support our faculty in ways that help them become better, more effective teachers.” While Iowa State University takes great pride in its research mission and commitment as a doctoral-granting research extensive university, we are equally proud of how teaching is at the core of our educational experience. Indeed, the bedrock of a world-class research university is its commitment to enhancing learning in the community of scholars.

Our Mission

Partnering with educators to advance student-centered learning. We provide evidence-based opportunities to:

  • Promote, enhance, and recognize teaching excellence.
  • Expand access to online educational experiences.
  • Effectively use learning technologies across modalities.
  • Develop the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Our Vision

Position Iowa State University at the forefront of learning and teaching among land-grant universities.

 

Contact

CELT

Iowa State Online

Testing Center

Email: celt@iastate.edu Email: iowastateonline@iastate.edu Email: testcenterhelp@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-294-5357 Phone: 515-294-3916 Phone: 515-294-7398

 

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Location and Hours

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching is located on the west side of Iowa State University’s campus at 2624 Howe Hall, 537 Bissell Road, Ames, IA 50011-1096.

Offices are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays during the academic year and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer. These hours are subject to change and may be different during breaks. Our offices are closed during university holidays.

The image shows two open booklets on a gray surface. One booklet is opened to a page titled "INTO THE FUTURE," featuring a photo of hands typing on a laptop and some text about Iowa State Online. The other booklet is closed and titled "2022-23 CELT Annual Report," with a cover image of a building on the Iowa State University campus surrounded by trees with autumn foliage. Both booklets are branded with Iowa State University's logo and the text "Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching."

Learn More About CELT

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching celebrated its 30th year anniversary in 2023 This 2022-2023 annual report includes CELT accomplishments and historical highlights of the center.

CELT Advisory Board

The Board’s membership includes one tenured faculty member or senior lecturer representative from each of the university’s seven colleges, in addition to a P&S staff member with significant teaching responsibilities. Their regular term of service is three years. In addition, the president-elect of the Faculty Senate, a Graduate and Professional Student Senate representative, and an undergraduate student government representative serve one-year terms. A representative from the Office of Student Affairs serves as an ex-officio member of the Board.

The Board has two formal meetings per semester with one additional meeting in the spring semester to discuss their evaluation and ranking of the Miller Faculty Fellowship proposals.

A full breakdown of the board can be found in the CELT Advisory Board Governance and Membership document (PDF).

The responsibilities for each Board member include:

  • Advocacy for teaching and learning at ISU
  • Reviewing Miller Faculty Fellowship applications
  • Serving as a college liaison
  • Promoting the scholarship of teaching and learning
  • Publicizing teaching-related events and professional development opportunities
  • Working directly with faculty concerning teaching and learning
  • Serving on ad hoc committees as needed (e.g., grants, awards, service-learning)