Missouri State University FCTL

10/14/2026

What if course materials could be more accessible, affordable, and adaptable for everyone?

This week, the FCTL sat down with Professor Tracy Stout to learn about how she's making that possibility a reality through her advocacy for open educational resources (OER) in classes at Missouri State University. Read the article below to learn how she's helping faculty explore the benefits of OER and rethink how we use texts and materials in higher education.

This week, the FCTL sat down with Professor Tracy Stout, MSU’s resident open educational resources (OER) expert and Professor in the Library, to learn about the work she’s doing to help promote equitable access to knowledge across MSU’s campus. Knowledge isn’t cheap–and neither are the boo...

10/05/2026

Small changes can make a big difference for students. Last week, the FCTL sat down with Kate Haring to learn a bit about how her switch to an open educational resource (OER) textbook has lowered costs and created a more equitable learning experience for her students. Read the full article below!

This week, the FCTL sat down with Kate Haring, Instructor in the Department of Management in the College of Business, to hear about how she’s increasing equitable access in her classrooms through the use of open educational resources (OER). As anyone enrolled in higher education will attest, colle...

09/24/2026

Collaboration, challenge, and trust in students are all at the heart of 2026 Teaching Excellence Award winner Dr. Holly Holladay's approach to teaching. Recently, the FCTL sat down with Dr. Holladay to learn about the innovative strategies that she uses to center her classrooms around these transformative principles. Read what Dr. Holladay has to say about her inspiring teaching philosophy and experiences in the classroom in the article below!

Last week, the FCTL sat down with Dr. Holly Holladay, one of the five winners of last year’s Teaching Excellence Awards, to hear about her teaching philosophy and the transformative practices she uses in her classrooms. In today’s world, creating an engaging learning experience for students is n...

09/21/2026

Burnout isn't just an individual problem--and you don't have to navigate experiencing it alone.

This fall, join facilitator Dr. Rhonda Stanton for a four-session book club on Unraveling Faculty Burnout: Pathways to Reckoning and Renewal. Check out the blog post below to learn more about the group, find meeting times, and sign up to join now!

Academic work can be incredibly meaningful and fulfilling. It can also–as many faculty members will attest to–be exhausting. In Unraveling Faculty Burnout: Pathways to Reckoning and Renewal, Rebecca Pope-Ruark discusses why burnout has become so common in universities and the isolating experienc...

09/08/2026

Join Dr. Matthew Siebert for the first session of the AI Exchange Webinar Series tomorrow from 11:30AM to 12:30PM!

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the AI Exchange webinar series, where faculty members across campus will host sessions delving into the most hot-button topic in education today: artificial intelligence. Join Dr. Matthew Siebert on September 9th from 11:30AM to 12:30PM for the first of the many AI Ex...

09/03/2026

Looking for ways to improve your online course this semester? Join the FCTL's Senior Instructional Designer, Dr. Stacy Rice, for the first session of a Quality Matters (QM) workshop that will help you take your virtual class to the next level. Session one kicks off next Friday at 9:00 AM--follow the link below for more information and RSVP to attend now!

Join FCTL Instructional Designer Dr. Stacy Rice next week for the first session of a transformative workshop series that will help you take your online course to the next level! Next Friday, September 11, marks the first session of the Improving Your Online Course (IYOC) QM Workshop. This workshop i...

08/31/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for the 2026 Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning this August, and a special thank you to our faculty presenters for sharing their ideas, experiences, and inspiring work! We’re proud to support a community committed to continually improving how we teach and learn.

08/20/2026

This fall, the FCTL is excited to promote a series of webinars revolving around perhaps the most hot-button topic currently in the academic world: artificial intelligence. Read the blog post below to find out more about these faculty-led sessions and sign-up to attend now.

This fall, the FCTL is excited to promote a series of faculty-led webinars discussing different aspects of and perspectives on one of the most hot-button issues facing the academic world today: artificial intelligence. These one-hour long virtual sessions are being hosted by a variety of faculty mem...

08/17/2026

Welcome back to campus!

As your semester begins, don't forget to get involved in our academic community this semester by joining one of the FCTL's fall 2026 Faculty Communities. Take a look at the full list and descriptions of this semester's groups via the link below and register to join your group now!

The fall semester has officially begun, and the FCTL would like to give you a very warm welcome back to campus! As every faculty member knows, the beginning of the semester brings many responsibilities, events, and an overload of information. It can be easy to get swept up in all the commotion and m...

08/11/2026

The deadline to register for the 41st Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning is tonight. If you haven't registered yet, now is the time--don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with fellow faculty members tomorrow beginning at 7:30 AM! Find more information and a full list of presenters at the event on the Showcase webpage below.

Follow the link to register for the Showcase now. Don't forget to also join us in the library living room after the Showcase to meet and chat with the keynote speaker for this year's Showcase, Dr. Rebecca Pope-Ruark. The FCTL looks forward to seeing you there!

Are you using AI, Brightspace, or active learning to engage students? Have you tried new teaching strategies, student-centered approaches, or innovative formative assessments? We want to hear how you're making learning more engaging, self-directed, and impactful!