Faculty Development
Eastern Illinois University
1116 Booth Library
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 581-7051
Fax: (217) 581-7171
Email: facdev@eiu.edu
Teaching Activities
Workshops Center for Academic Technology Support (CATS)
The link above supplies information about instructional technology-related professional development, training activities, and information seminars are available to Eastern faculty and staff under the umbrella of TECnet, a network of individuals on campus who are working together to help others increase their knowledge levels and enhance their skills to effectively integrate technology into the academic programs.
Library Computer Workshops
Library Services traditionally offers technology workshops each semester. All workshops are free of charge. Workshops will be offered in our e-classroom, room 4450, on the 4000 level of Booth Library. Each session is limited to 24 participants and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Use the link above to view information about workshops.
Distinguished Faculty Award Distinguished Faculty Award
One of the most prestigious awards on campus is the Distinguished Faculty Award presented to a tenured or tenure-track faculty members in at least their fourth year of employment at the University who has excelled in each of the following areas: Teaching/Performance of Primary Duties, Research/Creative Activity, and Service. Nominations are sought by the Faculty Senate during the spring semester. Nomination forms are available at the above link.
Professor Laureate
The professor laureate award is presented annually by the Council of Academic Affairs to a member of Eastern's teaching faculty who has shown evidence of interest in general/liberal education and undergraduate students and has demonstrated excellence as an undergraduate teacher.