Center for Teaching Excellence
Welcome to the Center for Teaching Excellence
Western Nevada College’s Center for Teaching Excellence is an online hub that supports outstanding teaching! WNC does this by showcasing pedagogical best practices, fostering strong community building, and engaging instructors in a fun, collaborative environment.
Spotlight on Instruction
Chemistry with Christian Copley Salem
We sit down with Chemistry professor Christian Copley Salem (pictured here with his dog Coda Ellen Ripley Carl Chocolate Bean LaRoux) to explore his journey as an educator. He shares his love for dogs, his approach to teaching STEM with empathy, and what it means to create a supportive, student-centered classroom. Hear his story on WNC's newest podcast!
"The bad news is that time flies. The good news is that you are the pilot"
- Michael Altshuler
We help to make sure you are up to date in any developing pedagogy or educationally-related news.
Here, we have a link to our Professional Development Canvas Instance, as well as our Teaching Resources and Templates to help you knock your class materials out of the ballpark!
Let’s explore together! Many teaching practices can be learned through workshops and articles; however, there is great value in getting one-on-one support. Our consultations are a place to discuss one’s teaching style, classroom goals, and interactions in a safe and supportive environment. Consultations are available with CTE staff members on campus or online via zoom.
Here are some examples of the types of support we offer:
- Course Design, Development, and Delivery
- Instructional Strategies
- Instructional Technology
- Student Engagement
- Time Management
- Online and Hybrid Teaching
- And Many more.
We are here to support your individual needs!
Want to be the superhero teacher your students want you to be?
Sign up for a Professional Development opportunities and we can get you there in no time!
Questions? Contact Us.
Information Desk
Ron Belbin - Director of Learning and Innovation
775-445-4242
ronald.belbin@wnc.edu
Justin McMenomy - Instructional Support Coordinator
775-445-3360
justin.mcmenomy@wnc.edu
Josh Fleming - Instructional Support Specialist
joshua.fleming@wnc.edu
Ryan Johnson - LMS Administrator
775-445-4207
ryan.johnson@wnc.edu
We've run two sessions of these "Pain Points" conversations, and......
We've run three sessions of these "Pain Points" conversations, and......