What Presidential Chair Fellows Say about the Program

• I got to meet a cross section of faculty and discuss issues that had not previously percolated to the top of my consciousness.
  
  
• Having focused discussions on techniques for improving teaching is rather rare, so this program is an oasis.
  
  
• I enjoyed the diverse faculty from across campus—sharing highly diverse problems with teaching.
  
  
• Many participants have articulated pedagogical problems with a clarity that has helped me crystallize my own thinking and inspired me to ponder new solutions.
  
  
• This was an opportunity to discuss teaching-related issues, which in my experience have no other forum to explore.  It was great to meet people from other disciplines, and learn how they deal with the same problems.
  
  
• It made me THINK about my teaching; it introduced me to new technologies; I made the acquaintance of faculty members from other departments.
  
  
• The casual setting was a chance to share experiences and get feedback from others who have already handled certain situations.
  
  
• Having the opportunity to discuss teaching issues with faculty in a broad range of disciplines  helped me broaden my perspective on them and learn about other methods and strategies.
  
  
• I’ve picked up tips and made friends. It made me feel more a part of the university.