The Institute for Academic Excellence (IAE) is a center for faculty inquiry and exploration and reflection in the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and professional development. Its flexible environment allows faculty members to explore topics of personal interest. The Institute is guided by the belief that professional development is a dynamic, ongoing and collaborative process that results in highly effective educators and engaged, thoughtful and successful students.
The Institute is charged with creating a culture of academic excellence on the Indian River State College campuses. The Institute works in partnership with the Employee Development Program (EDP). All faculty members are encouraged to participate in the IAE and pursue personal interests, especially in collaboration with others.
Professional Learning Communities:
Faculty Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) within the Institute continually review the literature for evidence-based research on communication, critical thinking skills, online teaching and learning, open educational resources (OERs), research and assessment, and student reading. Another PLC develops support systems for faculty publication and another identifies and engages in service-learning activities. The findings of these PLCs are shared with all faculty members through a variety of means including a website, colloquia, presentations, conferences, reference lists and demonstrations.
Faculty Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) within the Institute continually review the literature for evidence-based research on communication, critical thinking skills, online teaching and learning, open educational resources (OERs), research and assessment, and student reading. Another PLC develops support systems for faculty publication and another identifies and engages in service-learning activities. The findings of these PLCs are shared with all faculty members through a variety of means including a website, colloquia, presentations, conferences, reference lists and demonstrations.
Association of Colleges and University Educators
(ACUE) Professional Development for faculty at IRSC
(ACUE) Professional Development for faculty at IRSC
Workshops:
Workshops are added throughout the semester, and monthly emails will be sent out from the Institute for Academic Excellence (IAE) regarding the times and locations.
Workshops are added throughout the semester, and monthly emails will be sent out from the Institute for Academic Excellence (IAE) regarding the times and locations.
Contacts:
The Institute for Academic Excellence is located in Room V-125 in the Indian River State College Kight Center for Emerging Technologies on the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce.
Bruce W. Fraser, Ph.D.
Director, I.A.E.
brfaser@irsc.edu
772-462-7532
The Institute for Academic Excellence is located in Room V-125 in the Indian River State College Kight Center for Emerging Technologies on the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce.
Bruce W. Fraser, Ph.D.
Director, I.A.E.
brfaser@irsc.edu
772-462-7532
Michael Pelitera
Asst. Director, I.A.E.
mpeliter@irsc.edu
772-462-7734
Asst. Director, I.A.E.
mpeliter@irsc.edu
772-462-7734
