"I was not able to participate directly in most SOTL events, due to numerous personal and professional obligations. But I was impressed by the degree to which SOTL spurred conversation on teaching among my colleagues. I also met with one SOTL participant to consult on his research project, and I was impressed with the enthusiasm he was bringing to his teaching and the related project. SOTL has been great for this campus (and, more importantly, our students), and I plan to participate enthusiastically next year. Thanks! "

"We need SOTL ."

"SOTL is an outstanding source of intellectual support for the graduate school's efforts in preparing future faculty."

"I realize that the program is in some sense intended to support and provide a forum for people producing the scholarship of teaching and learning. However, please do keep in mind how useful it can be to those of us simply working on teaching. "

"I think you are doing a wonderful job, and I fully support your work."

"The events I attended were terrific. Keep it up. And keep me in the loop. "

"SOTL is a very valuable asset to the university and the School of HPER. Please continue with your excellent efforts. "

"I am afraid I have a rather dim view of "scholarship" about teaching or learning. Teachers should teach, learners should learn. Scholarship should be reserved for inquiry in genuine subjects.
Scarce resources would be better devoted directly to teaching (e.g. smaller class sizes) or traditional substantive areas of research."

Note:The ratio of positive to negative comments is actually much higher than in the sample here.