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The Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning is a cornerstone of the University of Calgary’s Eyes High vision and strategy. The university adopted Eyes High in 2011, committing to enriching the quality and breadth of learning.

The Taylor Institute will take the lead in education innovation by bringing a unique, research-based approach to teaching and learning. Housed in a groundbreaking new building, the Taylor Institute will be a hub for enhancing teaching and learning experiences across campus. The institute was conceived as a collaboration between three interdependent units: the Office of Experiential Learning, the College of Discovery, Creativity and Innovation, and the Educational Development Unit.

Research and learning go hand-in-hand. The College of Discovery, Creativity and Innovation, within the Taylor Institute, will provide all students with research opportunities from the very beginning of their undergraduate degree.

The College of Discovery, Creativity and Innovation will also bring together students from different faculties to collaborate on finding solutions to challenges facing society. It will ensure that University of Calgary students develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills that will give them the edge in competing in a global economy. Creative solutions sparked by these student collaborations, with the guidance of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic staff and other leading experts, will also help Albertans tackle some of the world’s biggest issues.

Contact Information:

Academic queries:

Vice-Provost (Teaching and Learning), Lynn Taylor
403.220.2559
Assistant to the Vice-Provost (Teaching and Learning), Theresa Abel
403.220.2559

Capital project queries:

Vice-President (Facilities Management and Development) Bob Ellard
403.220.6711
Executive Assistant to the Vice-President, Diane Tait
403.220.6711

The Educational Development Unit supports the development of teaching and learning capacity at the University of Calgary through continuous improvement, research-informed practice, and technology integration.

The EDU offers programs and support in the following areas:

• Supporting faculty, instructors and graduate students to strengthen their teaching practice;
• Developing and evaluating learning technologies, and supporting their integration into classrooms and teaching practices;
• Planning or revising courses and instructional strategies to enrich student learning in face-to-face, blended and online environments;
• Supporting curriculum mapping, assessment and improvement to enhance the quality of student experiences and outcomes across academic programs;
• Promoting research-informed practice, and supporting and engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning;
• Facilitating the development of a community of teaching and learning through individual and peer consultation, collaboration and mentorship.

The Educational Development Unit also administers the University of Calgary Teaching Awards and the University of Calgary Teaching and Learning Grants.

Contact Information:

General Inquiries
Phone: 403.220.4949
Fax: 403.282.0730
Email: ti.edu@ucalgary.ca

540 Biological Sciences Building
2500 University Dr NW
Calgary AB T2N 1N4

Office Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

http://ucalgary.ca/taylorinstitute/edu

The Office of Experiential Learning will be located within the Taylor Institute and will dramatically increase the number of hands-on learning opportunities for students, including internships and service projects designed to provide career-building experiences. This shift outside the classroom ensures learning takes place where students choose to work, volunteer or lead.