SoTL @ 91¸£Àû

The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) is a systematic approach of investigating teaching and learning in higher education. SoTL involves the formation of a specific research questions, collecting data and evidence with appropriate methodologies, data analysis and dissemination of results to the public. Distinct about SoTL is emphasis on improving teaching and/or learning. While scholarly teaching is the personal reflexive act of inquiry into one’s own teaching, SoTL involves original research questions and the dissemination of research results with a broader audience.

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Fall 2026 Semester SoTL Opportunities

Meet the 26-27 Lead Fellows

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Liliana Herakova

Associate Professor & Director of Communication Education

Discipline (s): Communication Studies

What are your SoTL interests?

TA preparation, mentoring, anti-oppressive and decolonial pedagogies, and critical approaches that examine how we make present and negotiate our identities and power relations in learning situations.

Jennifer Newell-caito

Senior Lecturer

Discipline (s): Molecular & Biomedical Sciences

What are your SoTL interests?

I am interested in investigating the effects of CURE laboratory modules, ungrading, and metacognition on student belonging, growth-mindset, and self-directed learning.

Meet the 26-27 Fellows

Sarah Lindhal
Ryan Dippre
Laura Gurney
Lydia Home
Camerin Seigars

These seven faculty have been awarded grants to promote their scholarship of teaching and learning efforts at 91¸£Àû.  Awardees will participate in a year-long learning community, begin an IRB approved research project and disseminate their research findings.

Liliana Herakova
Heather M. Falconer
Julia McGuire
Jennifer Newell-Caito
Stephanie burnett
Holly White
Mario Guevara
Lynn Atkins
Colleen Marzilli
Sheena Sheffield
Melanie Gao

Explore SoTL Research @ 91¸£Àû

CITL is excited to support 91¸£Àû faculty with published work, click below to see our current list.