Mission Statement

The Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL) is an Academic Program of the California State University System devoted to promoting the highest standards of university teaching and to fostering faculty professional growth and collaboration throughout the 23-campus California State System. The ITL broadly defines faculty professional growth to encompass the multiple roles of faculty relating to teaching, research, and service.

The Institute for Teaching and Learning designs and supports programs for the scholarly and creative study of curricular and pedagogical issues. Thematic emphases include, but are not limited to, enhancements in

• Course Design
• Teaching and Learning Strategies
• Classroom Assessment Practices
• Student Learning Climate

Under the guidance of a systemwide advisory board, the ITL develops connections and shares successful practices among the CSU campuses, often through campus faculty development directors, in order to stimulate interest and engagement towards increasing student learning, growth, and success in the university.