JWU Center for Teaching & Learning
At Johnson & Wales University, faculty and staff development is a key component of providing a quality education for our students.
The JWU Center for Teaching and Learning is a vital resource to support faculty professional development. The Center promotes excellence in teaching and learning and improves efficiencies across interrelated functional areas and academics through expanded services and programming for all faculty and staff members. Training and other resources sponsored through the Center aim to improve student academic performance and retention.
The mission of the Johnson & Wales University Center for Teaching & Learning is to foster a community of lifelong learners and enhance the student experience by inspiring innovative research, scholarship, collaboration, and impactful facilitation of learning.
Core Committee
Katrina M. Herold, Ed.D. | College of Food Innovation & Technology, Providence Campus | Director
Karen Shea, Ph.D. | John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences, Providence Campus | Assistant Director
Adam Smith, Ph.D. | College of Arts & Sciences, Charlotte Campus
Christopher Westgate, Ph.D. | John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences | DEIB Fellow, Office of the Provost, Providence Campus
Alyson E. Marzini | Academic Administrative Coordinator, Center for Teaching & Learning, Center for Student Research & Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Institutional Review Board
Comprehensive Committee
Ezenwayi Amaechi Ejiribe, Ph.D. | Applied Learning Coordinator, Master of Public Health Program, College of Health & Wellness, Providence Campus
Sarah N. Campbell, M.L.S. | Reference & Instruction Services, Downcity Library, Providence Campus
Kristyn DeMarco, Ph.D. | College of Arts & Sciences, Providence Campus
Karen Gordon | Academic Administrative Coordinator, Executive Office, Charlotte Campus
Meredith Hass, M.Ed. | Director of Instructional Design & Technology
Maria Knight, M.Ed. | Director of Learning & Organizational Development, Human Resources & Payroll, Providence Campus
Richard Miscovich, MBA | College of Food Innovation & Technology, Providence Campus
Erin Wynn, M.A. | College of Arts & Sciences, Providence Campus
Ex Officio
Jennifer Adams Galipeau, Ed.D. | Associate Provost of Academic Affairs | Dean, College of Hospitality Management, Providence Campus
Richard Wiscott, Ph.D. | University Provost
Recorded Sessions
All recorded sessions are available on our JWULink page.
Writing Services
Support at any stage of the writing process: Brainstorming, organizing a draft, a final line editing for article manuscripts, conference abstracts, committee bylaws, fiction & non-fiction.
Looking for specialized assistance in your field? We will connect you with experienced colleagues in your department for specialized services. Need advice regarding publishing? We can help you find the best fit with local and national publication venues.
Planning to present at a conference? We can help you organize your presentation slides; ensure that your slides are error-free and that your bullet points are in parallel format; offer suggestions for effectively opening and closing your presentation; and serve as a practice audience. Please email CTL@jwu.edu to inquire.
Teaching Consultations
The CTL offers confidential teaching consultations and/or observations for those interested in improving their classroom delivery methods, revising assessments or handling challenging situations. Please email CTL@jwu.edu to make an appointment.
Research Consultations
Research consultants are available in most disciplines to assist you with establishing a research question, qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods data collection and analysis, literature reviews and dissemination. Please email CTL@jwu.edu to inquire.
Peer Teaching Observation Program
Interested in learning more about your colleages' teaching strategies? Would you like to pair up with another faculty member to discuss lesson design and delivery? We can put you in contact with other faculty members interested in this practice, help you set teaching goals and hold each other accountable. Please email CTL@jwu.edu to inquire.
We are excited to welcome faculty and staff to take advantage of our programming and opportunities for professional development. Please enjoy our monthly newsletter linked below, which includes CTL news, the CTL spotlight, funding information, CTL-sponsored event updates, upcoming workshops and training, and general information about the Center’s services. You will also be able to find these newsletters archives under the Resources tab in our CTL JWULink group, where we will continue to regularly post updates. We encourage you to stop in to say hello or to email us to discuss how the center can plan for and support your professional development needs.
Center Newsletter (April 2025)
Center Newsletter (March 2025)
Center Newsletter (February 2025)
Center Newsletter (January 2025)
Center Newsletter (December 2024)
Center Newsletter (November 2024)
Center Newsletter (October 2024)
Center Newsletter (September 2024)
Center Newsletter (Summer 2024)
Center Newsletter (April 2024)
Center Newsletter (March 2024)
Center Newsletter (February 2024)
Center Newsletter (January 2024)
Center Newsletter (December 2023)
Center Newsletter (November 2023)
Center Newsletter (October 2023)
Center Newsletter (September 2023)
Center Newsletter (April 2023)
Center Newsletter (March 2023)
Center Newsletter (February 2023)
Supporting Johnson & Wales University’s Powered by Purpose 2024 strategic plan, the University Scholarship and Best Practices (US&BP) Expo fosters an inclusive and interdisciplinary community of professionals.
Created from the merging of the former Faculty Scholarship Showcase and the Transformative Approaches Expo, the redesigned Expo provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to disseminate research and/or to share their unique and innovative practices with the university community.
Have questions about the Center and its programming? Contact us below:
Email: CTL@jwu.edu
Phone: 401-598-2915