Connect with National Initiatives

This campus model as well as all six campus SOTL models described later in this tutorial draw direction and resources from AAHE and Carnegie national initiatives … and frequently publicize the national connections to the local community. Other connections to related national initiatives include Peer Review, Problem-Based Learning, and Preparing Future Faculty.

Exhibit Administrative Support

It’s important not only to have administrative support but to exhibit it. One way is by regular participation of key administrators in SOTL events. Serving food exhibits institutional backing with funds as well as increasing participation, especially for events held at lunchtime or the end of the working day. Examples of SOTL events

Provide Scaffolding for Faculty

If a SOTL initiative is to achieve it’s objectives, getting faculty interested or involved is not enough. Many need “scaffolding” … various forms of support … on the pilgrimage from initial interest to completion of scholarly work. Planning for this scaffolding and building it into the campus model is essential.