The colleges and universities of the Appalachian College Association share a common commitment to support students through exceptional teaching and learning opportunities. To these ends, each summer the ACA hosts an intensive, week-long workshop on one of our member campuses delivered by national experts and master-teachers from ACA institutions, designed to promote pedagogical development and innovation. The Institute emphasizes integrated learning, student centered learning theories, and evidence-based teaching practices.
The TLI also includes a track on Higher Education leadership in the ACA context. This track is open to anyone in or aspiring to be in a leadership position but is especially focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for those who are new to campus leadership roles (academic or otherwise), such as department chairs, deans, and directors of programs.
Year after year, the TLI's post-event survey feedback indicates incredible benefits to participants. For example, last year, 100% of post-event survey respondents noted that they would encourage their colleagues to attend TLI based upon their own experiences. We encourage all ACA faculty and staff to consider participating in this valuable experience!
2025 Teaching & Leadership Institute
The ACA's 2025 Teaching & Leadership Institute convened June 2-5, 2025, at Maryville College, in Maryville, TN, with workshops in two program tracks: Teaching & Learning or Higher Education Leadership Development.
Select among the links below to see our instructor bios and/or the schedules of the two tracks.
