The Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) is designed to enhance student success by supporting faculty and staff through professional development, instructional innovation, and collaborative learning.
The TLC promotes student success by providing resources, support, and professional development that foster a more efficient and effective academic environment.
Advising and Starfish Trainings:
Faculty Advising - Part 1 (mandatory) - this session is based on the groundwork of advising - how to advise, register, success tools, and tips and takeaways. Click here to register.
Faculty Advising - Part 2 (optional) - hands-on training in a computer lab of what was learned in part 1. Click here to register.
Starfish Training (mandatory) - click here to register.
Training Dates:
- Faculty Advising Training Part 1
- Friday, October 31st at 12 p.m.
- Monday, November 3rd at 11 a.m.
- Tuesday, November 4th at 2 p.m.
- Faculty Advising Training Part 2
- Wednesday, November 5th at 1 p.m.
- Friday, November 7th at 11 a.m.
- Starfish Training
- Monday, November 3rd at 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 5th at 1 p.m.
- Thursday, November 6th at 11 a.m.
If you have suggestions for resources to include or would like to donate materials, please contact us at TeachandLearn@lit.edu.
- STARLINK - Since its founding, STARLINK has been committed to empowering student success and providing exceptional professional development to higher education communities. STARLINK provides courses that maintain academic rigor, technical knowledge and skill sets which drive positive growth. STARLINK offers members a personalized dashboard to track training and 24/7 access to over 200 hours of professional development training through its eLibrary. Lamar Institute of Technology is registered with STARLINK and all LIT members may register for access.
- Vector Training - Vector training is used to present many of the mandatory trainings required across the campus. Your Vector training log-in also provides access to several training courses that can be taken at any time. These courses include topics such as Safety, Skills for Enhancing Student Success, Human Resources, Employment Practices, and more.
- TLC Organization in BlackBoard Learn - The TLC maintains an Organization in Blackboard that is available to all faculty and staff. Information sheets, handouts, and videos from past trainings can be found within the organization.
- LinkedIn Learning - Ready to skill up? LinkedIn Learning bridges the gap between the career you want and the skills you need.
- Google Learning Certificates - Certificates in AI Essentials, Data Analytics, Project Management, and more.