What We Do and How We Do It
We deliver integrated professional development by organizing all programs and resources into four strategic pillars to meet the CFE’s goals. Select a pillar below to explore targeted support and pathways:
Pillar 1: Continuous Orientation & Onboarding
Built for New Beginnings and Long-Term Success.
Assisting new faculty in making a successful transition to Butler is one of the CFE’s primary commitments. Pillar 1 organizes orientation materials, administrative touch points, and university resources into a continuous support system for new and experienced faculty. Through the Signature New Faculty Enrichment Series, exposure to Butler’s Teaching and Learning Philosophy, and centralized access to up-to-date campus resources and information, we connect and equip faculty to thrive.
Pillar 2: Fundamentals of University Teaching
Built for Instructional Excellence and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy.
Quality instruction is rooted in data-driven and experience supported best practices. Pillar 2 serves as the core engine for pedagogical excellence, offering practical training in planning, engagement, and assessment practices, and course redesign. By providing a thorough and intentionally developed menu of multi-modality workshops, interactive planning guidance, and targeted course redesign funding, Pillar 2 ensures every instructor has the tools and skills needed to deliver high-quality learning.
Pillar 3: High-Impact Practices & Instructional Strategies
Built for Classroom Innovation and Active Student Engagement.
High-Impact Practices (HIPs) are evidence-based teaching and learning strategies to maximize student engagement, persistence, and deep-learning. Pillar 3 provides an introduction and exploration of HIPs. Through interactive workshops and micro-courses, faculty can explore which HIPs align with Butler’s curricular and co-curricular programming to prepare future-engaged learners.
Pillar 4: Personalized Pathways for Professional Advancement
Built for Career Growth, Scholarly Productivity, and Well-Being.
Faculty development is an ongoing, lifelong journey. Pillar 4 recognizes that educators require differentiated support to sustain fulfilling careers. This pillar centralizes the internal and external offerings, services, and resources available to provide the right personalized professional development at the right time in your career. Focusing on advancing your teaching, leadership, and scholarship, this pillar is designed to meet your needs at any stage.