Hello Everyone! I have been consulting with the new president of a small institution, on how to create a college that generates high quality learning, high quality teaching, within the long-term goal of continuous improvement. *Question*: Does anyone have or know of an *college or university* that does a good job on *3 or more* of the following tasks: 1. Has created *institution-wide learning goals*. 2. Has a strong *faculty development program*. - With a high level of faculty participation, e.g., 50% or more of all faculty participating in a substantial activity each year. 3. Has widespread *learning-centered teaching.* - e.g., using learning-centered course design, active learning, effective use of small groups, immediate feedback on student work - with rubrics, reflecting on their learning. 4. Has most students regularly *reflecting on their learning*, - e.g., doing learning portfolios. 5. Has most students learning how to become "*self-directing learners* ", - e.g., by learning how to create plans for their own near-future learning: WHAT do I want or need to learn in the next 1-3 years? HOW can I learn that? You may send your response either (a) to this Discussion Group or (b) to me directly. I will be glad to summarize the responses I get, back on this DesignLearning Discussion Group. Many thanks!! Dee Fink -- *********************** L. Dee Fink 234 Foreman Ave. Norman, OK 73069 Phone/FAX: 405-364-6464 Email: [log in to unmask] Websites: www.designlearning.org [multiple resources on course design] www.deefinkandassociates.com [offer workshops & online courses] www.finkconsulting.info [Fink's consulting activities & publications] **Former President of the POD Network in Higher Education (2004-2005) **Author of: *Creating Significant Learning Experiences* (2013, Updated Ed., Jossey-Bass) **Senior Associate, Dee Fink & Associates Consulting Services