Mission statement

The mission of the Department of Postsecondary Teaching & Learning is to provide student-centered, multicultural, multidisciplinary learning opportunities for a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff; conduct research related to postsecondary pedagogy, student development, learning outcomes, access, and success; and develop engaged partnerships with communities, organizations, and programs so as to support access to and success in higher education.

Core values statement

The Department of Postsecondary Teaching & Learning is committed to the core values of social justice, equity, inclusion, and mutual respect. In our research, teaching, and community engagement activities, we seek to enact these values by fostering open communication and collaboration; facilitating development of reflective, creative, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills; considering and utilizing multicultural and global perspectives; valuing multiple means of demonstrating and assessing knowledge; and promoting engaged citizenship.

Giving to PsTL

If you wish to support PsTL, scholarship options are available and include the PsTL Faculty and Staff Legacy Scholarship Fund and the David V. Taylor scholarship fund.