Equitable and innovative learning at Fort Lewis College

The Center for Teaching & Learning is dedicated to fostering equity in learning and driving innovation in higher education. Guided by the belief that all students can succeed, we offer comprehensive support to FLC faculty through:

  • Inclusive and accessible learning design resources to meet the diverse needs of faculty.
  • Data-driven insights to enhance teaching practices and support student success.
  • Cross-disciplinary approaches to digital learning and distance education.
  • Canvas support to improve accessibility, consistency, and usability.

Visit us in person or contact us via email to explore CTL resources or schedule a 1:1 consultation.

Faculty Fellows

These outstanding faculty members are advancing the work of the Center for Teaching & Learning at Fort Lewis College through strategic projects, professional development, and mentorship. We look forward to the valuable contributions they will make to our academic community.

Missy Thompson

Learning Analytics Fellow

Missy Thompson

Contact Info: mathompson@fortlewis.edu

Project highlights:

  • Consult with CTL on learning analytics dashboard development.
  • Create faculty training and resources to support the implementation of a learning analytics platform in Canvas.
  • Collaborate with CTL and academic departments on Equity Data Project to identify equity gaps in gateway courses.
  • Offer 1:1 support to faculty around data and learning analytics.

Liz Cartwright    Mark Boespflug

AI & Digital Learning Fellows

Liz Cartwright and Mark Boespflug

Contact info: lcartwright@fortlewis.edu, and mboespflug@fortlewis.edu

Project highlights:

  • Support generative AI initiatives in Academic Affairs.
  • Create professional development resources and training modules on AI literacy.
  • Consult with and support faculty in the Elevate AI: Teaching with AI program.
  • Offer 1:1 support to faculty around AI in teaching and learning.

Carolina Alonso    Jocelyn Cuthbert

Inclusive Pedagogy Fellows

Carolina Alonso and Jocelyn Cuthbert

Contact info:  cealonso@fortlewis.edu and jcuthbert@fortlewis.edu

Project highlights:

  • Advise on and develop teaching practices that reflect the Dimensions of Effective Teaching and best practices in cultural responsiveness.
  • Create and curate resources that support faculty in implementing inclusive teaching strategies.
  • Lead faculty professional development workshops on inclusive pedagogy.
  • Mentor and support faculty in applying inclusive practices within their disciplines.

Our Team

Jen Rider

Jen Rider

Director, Center for Teaching & Learning

Phone: 970-247-7404
Email: jrider@fortlewis.edu

Areas of expertise

  • Distance education processes and excellence
  • Digital learning strategy and innovation, campus-wide and course-level
  • Teaching development programming that supports FLC’s strategic goals and mission

Clint Jacobsen

Clint Jacobsen

Instructional Technologist & Faculty Support Manager

Phone: 970-247-7683
Email: jacobsen_c@fortlewis.edu

Areas of expertise

  • Learning Management Systems, orientations, and just-in-time guidance & training
  • Troubleshooting with Canvas and between 3rd party LMS integrations
  • Liaising between instructors, students, on-campus & off-campus

Contact us

Center for Teaching & Learning

Jen Rider, Director

General email: ctl@fortlewis.edu

Reserve instructional technology

Teaching & Learning Committee

Collaborates and supports the CTL with professional development and distance education programming.

Learn more about the Committee