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Vision: The DLA Initiative, as a vital part of the Bingham Center for Teaching Excellence (BCTE), is committed to empowering faculty and academic staff through dynamic professional development, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge digital technologies into the classroom, and fostering innovative research in digital liberal arts.
Curriculum Enhancement: The DLA champions integrating digital tools and projects into the curriculum, providing ongoing support and comprehensive resources to dedicated faculty and staff.
Culture of Exploration: The DLA cultivates a vibrant culture of experimentation, hands-on learning, and creative exploration, inspiring faculty and staff to enthusiastically engage with digital technologies and push boundaries.
Infrastructure Transformation: The DLA is actively involved in renovating and developing state-of-the-art campus facilities, creating dynamic spaces that will empower DLA activities and foster exciting collaborations.
Strategic Priorities: Catalyzing Growth and Impact
Strategic Communication and Outreach:
Showcasing exciting DLA projects, accomplishments, talented people, valuable resources, and experiential facilities on the BCTE website and a dedicated DLA website to inspire and engage.
Proactively informing faculty about the latest emerging technologies to keep them at the forefront of innovation.
Developing compelling admissions strategies that highlight the unique DLA opportunities and attract enthusiastic prospective students.
Regularly communicating DLA's significant achievements and funding needs to potential donors, fostering strong partnerships and support.
Faculty Empowerment and Development:
Providing individual and team faculty grants to fuel the passion for integrating digital tools into pedagogy, research, and creative projects.
Offering engaging and informative training sessions for groups and individuals, building digital fluency and confidence.
Sponsoring enriching opportunities for conversation and collaboration, such as vibrant faculty learning communities, stimulating luncheons, and dynamic online communities.
Infrastructure and Resource Optimization:
Revitalizing existing facilities and developing innovative new spaces that will serve as hubs for DLA activities and foster a thriving environment.
Championing the integration of DLA into key discussions about curricula, general education, and programs, ensuring its central role in shaping the academic landscape.
Actively pursuing external grants to secure funding and expand the reach and impact of DLA initiatives.
Forging strategic partnerships with external organizations, such as non-profits, other universities, and international programs, to unlock exciting new DLA opportunities.
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