The colleges and universities of the Appalachian College Association share a common commitment to support students through exceptional teaching and learning opportunities. To these ends, each summer the ACA hosts an intensive, week-long workshop delivered by national experts and master-teachers from ACA institutions, designed to promote pedagogical development and innovation. The Institute emphasizes integrated learning, student centered learning theories, and evidence-based teaching practices.
The TLI also includes a track on Higher Education leadership in the ACA context. This track is especially focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for those who are new to campus leadership roles (academic or otherwise), such as department chairs, deans, and directors of programs.
We encourage all ACA faculty and staff to consider participating in these valuable experiences! We plan to return to Maryville College next year for the 2025 TLI in early June - stay tuned for further details.
2024 Teaching & Leadership Institute
The ACA's Teaching & Leadership Institute convened June 3-6, 2024, at Maryville College, in Maryville, TN. Sixty-three participants joined 16 instructors for either our Teaching & Learning Track or or Higher Education Leadership Development Track.
Select among the links below to see our instructor bios and/or the schedules of the two tracks.
2024 TLI Instructor Bios (PDF Format)
2024 TLI Teaching & Learning Track Schedule
2024 TLI Teaching & Learning Track Schedule (PDF Format)
