Developing Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) on a Regional Campus

Authors

Shawn Boyne, University of Minnesota - CrookstonFollow
Rosemary Erickson Johnsen, University of Minnesota - CrookstonFollow

Abstract

How can academic affairs administrators foster robust Scholarship of Teaching and Learning practices on a regional baccalaureate campus? Fulfilling tenure-system faculty requirements for scholarly research at a teaching institution alongside 4-4 teaching loads is a challenge, but supporting faculty in SoTL engagement shows them how it draws on their expertise to yield meaningful benefits for themselves as teacher-scholars and for their students. To lay a solid foundation for a new programmatic emphasis on SoTL, academic leadership at the Crookston campus of the University of Minnesota harnessed system resources available through the Center for Educational Innovation to a supportive cohort model. The 15-participant 2024-25 pilot program drew on incentives for participation, clear deliverables, and campus recognition to generate enthusiasm and reward results.

Recommended Citation

Boyne, Shawn and Johnsen, Rosemary Erickson (2025) "Developing Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) on a Regional Campus," eJournal of Public Affairs: Vol. 13: Iss. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/ejopa/vol13/iss1/3