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Center for Teaching and Learning

Mission 

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Clovis Community College aligns with the college’s mission of "Creating Opportunities – One Student at a Time," by facilitating the use of innovative, evidence-based teaching practices that embrace diversity and promote student success. 

Priority Areas and Objectives 

Professional Development  

  • To facilitate the design and delivery of professional development workshops and training sessions for faculty, aimed at enhancing their proficiency in using instructional technologies and adopting educational best practices. 
  • To create and distribute distribute learning materials in various formats, including print, graphics, audio, video, animations, and multimedia software/hardware that support effective teaching and learning. 

Accessibility and Inclusivity: 

  • To promote accessibility and inclusivity by assisting faculty in creating content and utilizing technologies that are accessible to all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds. 
  • To advocate for an anti-deficit view of teaching by encouraging faculty to recognize and build upon the knowledge and strengths that students bring from their diverse backgrounds. 

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: 

  • To support and encourage faculty in ongoing self-assessment, reflection, and peer evaluation, fostering continuous improvement in their teaching practices. 
  • To engage in continuous reflection and evaluation ourselves, by seeking feedback from faculty and students, and using this input to enhance the CTL’s services, in alignment with the evolving needs of the institution. 

CTL Team

The image shows a person taking a selfie outdoors in a snow-covered landscape. The individual is wearing a blue puffer jacket and has the hood pulled up over their head. Large eyeglasses frame their face. They hold a pair of black binoculars in one hand. The ground is a mix of snow and patches of uncovered grass. Wooden benches are placed on a paved path, and a line of trees is visible in the background, with a small body of water reflecting the clear blue sky above. The lighting suggests that the photo was taken during the golden hour, casting a warm glow over the scene.

Dr. Tracy Stuntz
Instructional Designer
tracy.stuntz@cloviscollege.edu
559-325-5373

Schedule a 1-1 Meeting with Tracy

The image shows a woman standing indoors, smiling, and holding a fluffy, golden-brown dog in her arms. The dog is being cradled flat on its back with its paws up in the air, looking relaxed and playful. The woman is wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a dark-colored cardigan. Behind her, on the wall, is a decorative wooden map of the world. The room has light wood flooring, a dining table with chairs, and large windows in the background, allowing natural light to filter in. In the foreground, another tan dog is visible, sniffing towards the woman's leg.

Dr. Jenna Irish
DE Coordinator, Math Instructor
jenna.irish@cloviscollege.edu
559-325-5009

The image shows a person smiling on a beach, holding two cameras. The individual is wearing a blue cap and a matching button-up shirt. The background features a sandy beach with driftwood and gentle waves, extending to green cliffs and a cloudy sky. A house is visible in the distance atop the cliffs.

Ann Brandon
Teaching and Learning Coach, English Instructor
ann.brandon@cloviscollege.edu

The image features a woman seated on a colorful rug. She is wearing a black long-sleeve top and a traditional garment consisting of a purple wrap skirt and a decorative sash draped over her shoulder. The sash is adorned with intricate patterns in gold, green, and turquoise. To her left is a small black and white dog with its tongue out, wearing a matching garment. In the background, a person wearing bright orange and yellow robes is seated cross-legged, partially visible behind a red draped table. The table holds various decorative items, including a red bowl and vases with floral arrangements. The setting has a rich color palette dominated by red, yellow, and orange.

Diana Chandara
DEIA Coordinator, Ethnic Studies Instructor
diana.chandara@cloviscollege.edu

Dr. Stephanie Coffman
OER Liaison, Biology Instructor
stephanie.coffman@cloviscollege.edu
559-325-5060