Mission of the Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee of the Coulter Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning exists to help the Faculty Center at Western Carolina University fulfill its mission of fully contributing to the quality, significance and enjoyment of the educational experience at WCU.

The specific responsibilities of the Advisory Committee are as follows:

• To offer regular suggestions in identifying and prioritizing faculty needs connected with teaching and learning
• To review and evaluate the role, work and effectiveness of the Faculty Center and how its work with faculty is affecting the learning of students
• To assess if the Faculty Center's resources are sufficient to meet its goals
• To support the role of the Faculty Center to the university community

Coulter Faculty Center Advisory Committee Members and Terms

• Karen Lunnen, Physcal Therapy (2008-2011)                                                                  
• Louis Buck, Entrepeneurship (2009-2012)
• Brent Kinser, English, (2009-2012)
• David Strahan, Elementary and Middle Grades Education (2008-2011)
• Phil Sanger, Engineering Technology (2008-2011)
• Glenda Hensley, Stage and Screen (2008-2011)
• Dana Sally, Hunter Library (2009-2012)
• Glenn Bowen, Service Learning  (2009-2012)
• Regis Gilman, Educational Outreach (2009-2012)
• Lynn Mathis, Student Affairs (2008-2011)

Center Staff

• John LeBaron, Coulter Faculty Center, JMRobinson Endowed Professor for Educational Technologies, ex officio
• Laura Cruz, Senior Fellow for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, ex officio
• Anna McFadden, Director, Coulter Faculty Center, ex officio