Faculty Ambassadors

Each department or division chair at KU has been invited to identify a liaison, called an Ambassador, to the Center. These individuals are chosen because they are seen as strong advocates for the University’s teaching mission and, equally important, because they are respected by their colleagues for their teaching. Ambassadors connect CTE to faculty within each department.

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Faculty Ambassadors help CTE fulfill its mission by:

  • Guiding the Center in the development of its programs. Ambassadors help CTE leaders understand teaching-related matters in departments. They serve as a sounding board for ideas, and they reflect the needs and interests of their colleagues.

  • Communicating information about CTE to department faculty. Both formally and informally, Ambassadors let their colleagues know what’s going on at CTE. They share updates, and they encourage colleagues to participate in CTE workshops and discussions.

  • Advocating the University’s teaching mission within their departments. Ambassadors do this in such ways as mentoring new faculty and emphasizing the importance of teaching at key points (during faculty searches, for example).