Center for Instructional Excellence
Mission Statement
The Center for Instructional Excellence supports student learning by encouraging faculty-driven initiatives, promoting development of faculty knowledge, and recognizing the achievement of excellence.
About CIE
The Center for Instructional Excellence is run by an advisory board made up of faculty, student-facing staff, an office manager, and a part-time faculty director who reports to the Vice President for Educational Services. CIE responsibilities include the following:
- administering conference and training funding for full-time and adjunct faculty;
- presenting a variety of in-house professional development programs;
- overseeing faculty sabbaticals; and
- facilitating the Faculty Excellence Awards.
CIE partners with our Educational Technology department in the Center for Teaching and Learning. CIE also works with the NMC Library and the Professional Development Institute (staff PD).
For more information, visit the Center for Teaching and Learning website.
Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award
Kristen Salathiel, Communications
Student nominators said of Salathiel:
- “The two semesters I had her she was always wanting to help the class learn and wanted to help struggling students to get their work done.”
- "She makes sure that everyone feels included in class discussions and promotes group work.”
Adjunct Faculty Award
Daniel Grim, Communications
Student nominators said of Grim:
- “Professor Grim made everything relevant and interesting. He spoke authentically and had real-world examples and stories that were compelling.”
- “He creates a sense of community by encouraging open discussions where everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts.”