LTLC Mission

The Lehman Teaching & Learning Commons has a threefold mission and three levels of common spaces to further investigations into the theory and practice of teaching and learning at Lehman College. Our mission includes support of the scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL), of teaching and learning services, and of the teaching and learning community. All Lehman faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to participate in the ongoing conversations and programming sponsored by the Commons as well as other Lehman departments and programs.

The Commons (or LTLC) will have centralized physical and online locations in addition to the network of projects and participants who will comprise the Commons community. In the next few years, the Old Pool area of the Old Gym Building will be renovated to provide small group and workshop space, as well as an informal café and charging centers for portable electronics. The LTLC will maintain an online presence with a calendar of events and registration access, as well as links to ongoing projects and resources, connections to working groups, and news of LTLC events and activities. Across campus and online, the LTLC will be present in online and hybrid education, formal and informal discussions of teaching and learning, and collaborative projects engaging technology and academic inquiry.

At present, the LTLC is supporting projects in the following areas:

• New Faculty Seminars
• Pedagogical and Best Instructional Practices Workshops
• Faculty Mentoring and Professional Review Preparation
• Faculty Coffee Hours
• Collaborative Workshops in Faculty Resources and Processes
• The STAR Mentoring & Coaching Program
• The Transfer Coaching Program

When the physical space is ready, the LTLC will operate as a resource and referral center for Lehman faculty, students, and staff. During our initial years, we will continue to support the above projects with facilitation, resources, consultation, referrals, and planning assistance.

Welcome All to the Lehman Teaching and Learning Commons Blog

Welcome all to the newly minted Lehman Teaching and Learning Commons Blog. We will be focusing on the art of pedagogy in contemporary academics that include techniques and resources intended to enhance the University’s reach towards faculty, staff, as well as students. This will also serve as a platform for outreach in regards to various events and collaborating with assorted departments and continuing the conversation on how better to support academic development and instruction. There will also be a strong focus on the innovative strategies coming out of the field of digital pedagogy (on-line learning), especially ePortfolio showcases and other similar initiatives. The blog will also take the opportunity to highlight team members and their interests and professional pursuits, as well as profiling exceptional individuals for their accomplishments and merit.  There are many new and exciting developments that are forthcoming in the coming semesters that we will be sharing with you as the blog progresses. Feel free to add relevant feedback/inquiries on new policy or upcoming events or activities. We look forward to continuing the conversation and providing the platform for further collaboration. 

Terms and Conditions of Use

Terms and Conditions of Use

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Though Lehman Teaching and Learning Commons will strive to notify users of any changes made to blog policies and procedures, we nevertheless reserve the right to alter these Terms and Condition of Use at any time, for any reason, with or without prior notification to contributors and readers.