John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning
The John S. Kendall Center for Engaged Learning is a significant public statement by Gustavus Adolphus College, and signals not only a commitment to support faculty in achieving their potential as teachers and scholars, but ultimately, also a commitment to help Gustavus students attain their full potential as persons, to develop in them a capacity and passion for lifelong learning, and to prepare them for fulfilling lives of leadership and service in society.
Support for faculty members’ development as teachers and scholars is a central expression of the college's commitment to a liberal arts education of recognized excellence provided by faculty who embody the highest standards of teaching and scholarship. Responsive to the professional needs and interests of each faculty member, the Kendall Center includes support for teaching initiatives and faculty research, scholarship, and creativity, and provides on-campus opportunities for focused conversation on pedagogy, assessment of student learning, and collaboration among colleagues.
The Kendall Center's mission is focused to assist faculty in two specific areas: disciplinary expertise and pedagogical proficiency. These two areas are, of course, interrelated and mutually interdependent. Teachers who are active scholars, engaged in and aware of the ongoing expansion of knowledge within their academic fields, will bring their enthusiasm for their disciplines into the classroom and thus help foster within students a lifelong love of learning. Scholars who actively teach and reflect upon their teaching will bring into their research, scholarly, and creative endeavors the curiosity and insights that arise within the classroom. Through its support of such opportunities, the Kendall Center fosters the pursuit of teaching and scholarly excellence throughout all stages of each faculty member's career and for all Gustavus students.
We invite you to learn more about our programs that support faculty in their teaching and scholarly and creative work.
