McLemore, Niswonger selected for inaugural Teaching Excellence Institute

Dr. Dylan McLemore, assistant professor of public relations, and Laura Niswonger, lecturer II of writing, were selected for the inaugural Teaching Excellence Institute.

The institute is offered by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Academic Leadership and the Faculty Support Working Group that is part of the Council for Student Success. It will be held June 21-25, 2021.

Dr. Dylan McLemore and Laura Niswonger

According to CETAL, the institute will focus on four primary themes.

  • a deep dive into the characteristics of the UCA student body
  • the science of learning and memory
  • inclusive pedagogies
  • socioemotional skills.