Center For Excellence in Teaching and Learning
The Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL, pronounced SEE-tul) collaborates with faculty and campus partners to deliver innovative professional degree programs for today's modern learners.
Our Values
Student Centered
We focus on our learners and quality learning design—guided by clear learning outcomes, enriched through authentic, community-connected learning experiences, and made accessible across modalities to support the personal and professional growth of every NDNU student.
Purpose Driven
Grounded in the NDNU Hallmarks, purpose-driven education empowers our faculty to design intentional courses and meaningful learning experiences to help each individual realize their unique ambitions while contributing to the greater good.
Future Focused
We prepare our learners to thrive in a rapidly changing world through thoughtful, outcomes-driven education that cultivates innovative use of technology, ethical and reflective practice, and lifelong learning—equipping graduates to adapt, serve, and lead their communities.
Our Services and Partners
Faculty Support Services
Our instructional designers draw on research-based practices in teaching and learning to provide high-quality support to faculty.
CETL is here to partner with you in the follow areas.
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Collaborative Course Development: Work with us to design and develop quality courses that foster learner inclusion and engagement, deep learning, and measurable learning outcomes.
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Innovative Teaching & Learning: Find the support you need to engage modern learners, leveraging digital tools and generative AI along with research-based practices to enhance the learner experience.
- Engaging Professional Development: Participate in workshops, learning communities, and one-on-one consultations to reflect on teaching practices and possibilities, and grow as a professional.
Campus Partners
We also work closely with campus partners to provide comprehensive support for faculty and students. Together, we connect teaching, learning, and technology to ensure a rich academic experience.
Our Partners Include:
News and Events
Congratulating Teaching Award Winners, 2026
CETL sends our congratulations to the teaching award winners this year. Your dedication and impact are an inspiration to the NDNU community!
Dr. Jordan Holtzman - School of Business
Dr. Kelli Little - School of Psychology
Dr. Shaina Philpot - School of Education
CETL is conducting interviews with the award winners on teaching excellence. See the first interview now published on our new page: Profiles in Teaching Excellence.
Announcing New Faculty Resources
CETL is proud to host two resources for new faculty:
- New Faculty Guide to Getting Started at NDNU helps faculty get up and running in the technical side onboarding
- "Teaching with Purpose at NDNU" is a Canvas course introducing new faculty to the campus culture of teaching and learning (access currently imited to new faculty).