About Us

Statement of Ethical Guidelines

The Center for Teaching and Learning is affiliated with the Professional and Organizational Development Network (POD) in Higher Education. It recognizes and abides by the standards for ethical practice collaboratively developed and endorsed by the organization.

Participation in all activities sponsored by the CTL, including individual consultations and public events, is voluntary on the part of the faculty member.
Attendance at workshops and other public events is a matter of public record.
All individual consultations with the CTL are strictly confidential. We do not disclose any information from our consultations to anyone, including department chairs, deans, and other university administrators, unless the faculty member requests that we do so and authorizes the release of the information in writing. This includes the identities of those with whom we work, the information they share with us, and data we gather on their behalf through classroom observations, interactions with students, and other work.
If CTL staff members learn of activity that is illegal or inconsistent with university policies, or if we have good reason to believe the safety of others is at risk, we are obligated to report such information to the appropriate University office.
All materials that are generated in the course of observations, consultations, and related work are the property of the faculty member. We do not share materials generated in consultations, observations, focus groups, or other services without permission. The faculty member is free to share these materials as he or she deems appropriate.
CTL activities and staff are completely separate from all personnel processes: we do not provide evaluative or summative reports for reappointment, tenure, or promotion, nor do we make recommendations for awards or grants.

Meet our Staff

New York Center for Teaching & Learning

Francine Glazer, associate provost for educational innovation and director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, is a biologist by training and has been actively working with faculty members on teaching and learning since 1993. She is a former president of the POD (Professional and Organizational Development) Network in Higher Education, serves on the executive advisory board of the International Higher Education Teaching & Learning Association, and is a member of the editorial review boards of Innovative Higher Education and To Improve the Academy. She is also the editor of Blended Learning: Across the Disciplines, Across the Academy. Her areas of interest include encouraging active learning, use of student teams in the classroom, faculty mentoring and leadership development, and online and blended learning. Fran earned a Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from University of Colorado-Boulder and a B.S. magna cum laude, thesis honors from Tufts University.

Jessica Boudouris is the Program Manager for the CTL. She also co-chairs the inaugural Adjunct Advisory Council, established to enhance support and resources for adjunct faculty. Previously, she oversaw the Student Employment program, which provided opportunities for students to earn income, gain practical experience, and develop skills that complemented their academic studies. Jessica earned an M.S. in Counseling from Pace University and a B.A. in Psychology from Dominican University.

Noreen O’Brien is an instructional designer at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). Noreen joined the CTL in January 2018 to work with faculty to incorporate high-impact practices into the curriculum. Before joining the CTL, Noreen worked for 15 years in enrollment management in a number of key leadership positions. Her most recent role was Director of Operations in the NYIT Admissions Office, where her main focus was to realign personnel and redesign processes to incorporate innovative technologies. Noreen earned an M.S. in Instructional Technology from NYIT School of Education and a B.A. in International Business from Sacred Heart University College of Business.

Fikayo Odugbemi is a learning designer and researcher dedicated to creating equitable and inclusive learning experiences at scale, and her work at New York Tech will be in support of our Title III grant. Guided by the teachings of Paulo Freire, Bettina Love, and bell hooks, she is driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of education. Her values revolve around curiosity, justice, community-first approaches, and participatory practices. Collaboration is at the core of her approach, and she actively seeks opportunities to work with educators and institutional partners to develop frameworks, facilitate workshops, and foster constructive dialogues that drive equity in education. When she’s not working, you can find her at the skatepark desperately trying to land an ollie. Fikayo earned an M.A. in Learning, Design, and Technology from Georgetown University and a BSE in Educational Technology from the University of Ilorin.

Vancouver Centre for Teaching & Learning

Greg Gerber is the Associate Campus Dean for Vancouver and the Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning in Vancouver, British Columbia. With roots in the K-12 school system as a teacher, administrator, and network architect, Greg is passionate about and is deeply engaged in the practice and scholarship of teaching. He has enjoyed a variety of positions in higher education, including Director of Learning at the Society of Christian Schools of British Columbia and Adjunct Professor in Education at several universities, including Simon Fraser, Trinity Western, and Royal Roads. Greg is well-known for his work as a keynote speaker at conferences around the globe and for his work in using open source social media as a source for enabling schools to assess risks associated with threat behaviours better, then plan appropriate interventions. Greg finds joy in solving complex problems and helping educators resolve tensions between practice and theoretical understanding. He has extensive experience in technology infrastructure and securities, curriculum and pedagogy, leadership, and instruction. Greg earned an Ed.D. in Education and a B.Sc. in Professional Teaching Degree in Biology, both at Simon Fraser University.