What is CETL?
CETL is KetteringUniversity's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. It was established in 2000 and was originally supported by grants from the Ford Motor Company and Kettering University. The 2001-02 academic year marked its first full year in operation.
CETL is located in Room 1-336 AB on the Kettering University campus. Its facilities include:
- The CETL Resource Center, which houses CETL's collection of journals, books, videos, and other materials, as well as two laptops available for check-out to members of the Kettering Community, and
- Three conference rooms available for meetings.
Mission Statement
To provide resources and opportunities for faculty, staff and students to become better teachers and learners.
Vision Statement
Empowering learners by enhancing faculty prowess.
Cetl Sponsored Pacific Crest Teaching Institute, May 2006
History of CETL
CETL is the brainchild of the Kettering University Teaching Fellows. The Teaching Fellows began discussing the concept of a center in September, 2000. The group held a meeting to plan for the center and established the mission and name of the center, identified goals, proposed services and actions to satisfy the goals, discussed staffing andfuture issues, and discussed the role of the Teaching Fellows in the center. In the weeks following, the Teaching Fellows formalized the plans for the center, finalized the mission and goals for the center, and posted an internal job announcement for the Director.
In January 2001, Cynthia Finelli was named the first director for the center, and her appointment began in July 2001. A CETL Advisory Board (comprised of faculty from each department, two administrators, and the director of UM-Flint's teaching center) was selected to assist the Director in her duties.
Daryl Doyle, Professor of Chemistry, became the Center's second Director on July 1, 2003.
Greg Hassold, Professor of Physics, became CETL's Interim Director on July 11, 2005.
Jacqueline El-Sayed, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, started as CETL's third Director on January 18, 2006.
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