Rooted in St. Francis College’s long tradition of faculty achievement and student success, the Education Innovation Factory is the college’s hub for faculty support.
Responding to faculty priorities, the Education Innovation Factory promotes research, pedagogical innovation, and robust academic engagement through an evidence-based, equity-focused model of teaching, learning, and professional development.
This work directly supports the College’s strategic plan, advancing academic excellence and accessibility within a learning environment that upholds the dignity of all members of our community.
Our Goals
The Education Innovation Factory works collaboratively within St. Francis College to advance teaching, learning, and faculty development. We are committed to the following shared goals:
- Work with faculty to implement innovative instructional design and curriculum development methods that positively impact student success (1.1, 1.2).
- Provide guidance and training that supports faculty in strengthening classroom assessment measures to more effectively gauge student achievement and identify areas of need (1.1, 1.2).
- Share resources, scholarship, and best practices on student-centered pedagogies and assessment of student learning and make these resources accessible to all members of the St. Francis community (1.1, 1.2).
- Establish and implement internal assessment measures for the efficacy of the Education Innovation Factory initiatives (1.1).
- Advance faculty development at all career stages through mentorship, workshops, and training (1.1).
- Prepare chairs and directors for their roles through leadership development and training (1.1).
- Support all faculty members through periods of transition and the changing landscape of higher education (1.1).
- Promote faculty excellence and innovation by showcasing teaching, research, and scholarship to foster further achievements (1.1).
- Connect faculty with colleagues throughout St. Francis College to facilitate the sharing of resources, mentorship, and opportunities related to teaching, service, and scholarship (1.1).
- Offer accessible opportunities for part-time faculty members to engage across the St. Francis community (1.1).
- Support college-wide efforts to expand co-curricular opportunities across campus and develop co-curricular maps that increase student awareness of and engagement with co-curricular opportunities (1.2, 1.3).
- Welcome and advocate for equitable and diverse perspectives and backgrounds to support faculty in creating learning spaces and experiences that are accessible and inclusive of all members of the St. Francis community (3.2, 3.3).
Canvas page
Explore Our Canvas page:
Find all our Faculty Newsletters, workshop recordings, training materials, and teaching resources in one place on the Education Innovation Factory Canvas page.
Please note: An SFC Canvas account is required to access this page.
Faculty Development: Workshops & Resources for Faculty
Promotion & Tenure: Guidelines, Checkkist & Examples
Faculty Forms, Policies & Department Resources
New Faculty Orientation & Onboarding
Who We Are
Director, The Education Innovation Factory
Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Faculty