Purpose Statement: Lehigh will pursue educational innovation grounded in evidence and centered on students — helping them transfer what they learn in the classroom to real-world problems that matter, personally and societally. To make innovation lasting, we will build an incubator: a supported, inspiring space where faculty and staff can design the programs and approaches that most advance student learning and thriving.
Leads: Dom Packer, Robin Hojnoski
Project Manager: Erin Cummings
Strategic Goals Supported:
- Make it New
- Embrace risk taking and a philosophy of fast failure as vital to innovation and learning.
- Pursue understanding in emerging areas.
- Be nimble, dynamic and future-focused.
- Make a Difference
- Focus deeply in interdisciplinary research and education.
- Lead in student learning outcomes through building from theory to practice to expertise.
- Build and strengthen external partnerships.
- Become a user-focused university.
Strategic Throughlines: Artificial Intelligence, Athletics, and Wellness
Initiative Team(s) / Advisory Group(s): Office of Educational Innovation & Assessment, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, AI in Education Working Group, faculty participating in various initiatives including Association for College and University Educators (ACUE) Teaching Effectiveness program.
Important Organizational Infrastructure: Educational Policy Committee for undergraduate programs; Graduate and Research Committee for graduate programs as appropriate.
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Have a question or want to get involved? Reach out to Erin Cummings, Business Manager for the Office of Educational Innovation and Assessment at elc424@lehigh.edu.