The Development of CELTSS
Year 1: The Center for Excellence in Learning, Teachings, Scholarship and Service (CELTSS) was established in October 2008. The two Co-Directors chosen for the first year were Bridgett Perry-Galvin, Professor of Psychology, and Elaine Beilin, Professor of English. During the first term, the creation of a Steering Committee and the development of guidelines for proposal guidelines were the primary focus of the Center. In January, Patricia Luoto, Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences, assumed the role of Co-director while Dr. Beilin was on sabbatical leave. During the Spring term, the committee applied the new funding guidelines in approving funding for travel, research and teaching.
Year 2: During the AY 2008-2009, Dr. Perry-Galvin and Dr. Luoto shared the Co-Director position for the Fall 2008 term. During the Spring 09 term, Dr. Beilin returned while Dr. Perr-Galvin was on leave. During the AY 2008-2009 year, numerous faculty workshops were held, funding procedures were established and implemented, and an annual event, A Day in May, was established.
Year 3: During the AY 2009-2010 term, a set of procedures for selecting the Director and the Steering Committee were developed. In addition, the proposal application forms were revised and deadlines were reconsidered. Policy for awarding monies was also developed. A series of workshops and brown bags have been developed and planning for the A Day in May is underway.
