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The CVCC Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL)

Mission 

To foster a culture of instructional innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth by serving as the central hub for all faculty and staff development activities at Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC). The Center will support all faculty—full-time and adjunct—through workshops, institutes, peer learning, technology training, guest speakers, and research-based best practices, with a special emphasis on AI in education.  

Strategic Alignment with CVCC’s WE SOAR Plan 
WE SOAR Goal  CITL Contribution 
World-class Service  Single front door for PD; responsive support. 
Excellence in Teaching  Evidence-based PD (UDL, inclusive teaching, AI literacy). 
Successful Students  Faculty PD tied to retention, equity, and success in gateway courses. 
Optimal Data Decisions  Annual PD data reports to guide continuous improvement. 
Access to Technology  Just-in-time training, AI pilots, equitable access. 
Represent Our Community  Employer-in-residence events; partnerships aligned to workforce needs. 

Roadmap Timeline (2025–2028) 

  • Establish CITL, form Steering Committee (Aug 2025). 
  • Launch faculty needs survey (Sept 2025). 
  • Create Resource Hub + Newsletter (Oct 2025). 
  • Monthly pedagogy workshops (Oct–Dec 2025). 
  • Peer Observation Pilot + Faculty Learning Communities (Fall 2025). 
  • AI Event – Jose Bowen (Jan 2026). 
  • Faculty Innovation Grants (Spring 2026). 
  • Annual Report & Year 2 planning (July 2026). 
  • Expand school-specific PD initiatives. 
  • Increase innovation grants & SoTL publications. 
  • AI Roundtable Series or second major AI event. 
  • Launch faculty mentorship program. 
  • First CITL Annual Report. 
  • Certification for peer mentors. 
  • AI Task Force integration. 
  • Expanded employer/community partnerships. 
  • Comprehensive evaluation of outcomes (Years 1–2). 
  • Recommendations for Years 4–6. 

2025–2026: Build → Needs survey, Hub, Workshops, AI Event, Grants.  

2026–2027: Expand → School-specific PD, Mentorship, AI Roundtables. 

2027–2028: Sustain → Certified mentors, Task Force, Partnerships, Evaluation. 

CITL is mission-critical infrastructure for CVCC, directly aligned with WE SOAR. Through a phased rollout, the Center builds faculty capacity, fosters instructional excellence, and advances student success while positioning CVCC as a leader in AI-integrated education.