Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence names Master Teacher Coordinator

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Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence names Master Teacher CoordinatorMarch 6, 2017Linda Behrendt, associate professor of Applied Health Studies in the College of Health and Human Services, has been named coordinator of the inaugural Master Teacher Program, a premiere program of the Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence which will launch in fall 2017.Dr. Behrendt brings leadership to the coordinator position, having had experiences as the Director of Leadership ISU, a Faculty Fellow in the University College, an Administrative Fellow in Student Services and a co-coordinator of Thrive, a faculty learning community linked to ISU's $1.62 million First-in-the-World grant. She has served on numerous committees on campus. She was also a core member of the original collaborative team charged to envision a Master Teacher Program at ISU."Dr. Behrendt has a passion for teaching excellence, an ability to build relationships and skills to coordinate this important investment in faculty teaching excellence", according to Joshua Powers, associate vice president for Student Success."Linda brings a strong skillset to the Coordinator position. Not only has she had quality leadership experiences, she is passionate about teaching and is eager to take part in the development of an excellent Master Teacher Program on our campus" said Molly Hare, interim director of the Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence. "I am thrilled to have Linda join us on the FCTE team."The blueprint for the Master Teacher Program is in place and Dr. Behrendt will help put the remaining pieces together, including the official curriculum and learning content. Dr. Behrendt will be meeting with academic units to discuss the program and invite applications to participate. We highly anticipate the launch of the program."I'm very excited for the opportunity to work with the Master Teacher Program as well as the chance to engage with faculty across the campus. The program will support faculty in their primary role in ...


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