Transitioning to a consistent, evidence-based framework supported by the CSU Faculty Manual and recommended by the Office of the Provost is a meaningful step toward fostering a culture of teaching excellence in your department. While making this change does require initial effort, the long-term benefits for department leadership, faculty, and students make it a worthwhile investment. 

• Integrate the TEF into your department’s annual evaluation process.  If you have not yet integrated the TEF, discuss TEF integration with your departmental promotion and tenure committee. TILT’s recommended 4-step process for developing and evaluating teaching offers a starting point for this discussion.  
• With your P & T committee, determine leveled criteria for annual review of teaching. You can use this Annual Evaluation Criteria document from TILT as a starting point.   
• Encourage faculty to attend professional development that aligns with teaching goals. TILT offers a variety of programs aligned with TEF domains, including workshops, Communities of Practice, Best Practices in Teaching courses, Teaching Squares, and the Master Teacher Initiative.  
• Promote the Teaching Effectiveness Initiative (TEI) program as a culminating opportunity to document their teaching development. Consider implementing departmental recognition programs to celebrate teaching achievements and foster a culture that values teaching excellence.  

We are here to support you 

You don’t need to have all the answers to begin this process. TILT is available to partner with you every step of the way: 

• 1:1 Consultations: Schedule a time to meet with and address specific questions and challenges 
• Department Leadership Meetings: We can meet with your group and discuss strategies for implementation, faculty buy-in, equity and inclusion benefits, and timelines 
• Department Meetings: TILT can present a workshop to your department on how to use the TEF to set goals and collect evidence of teaching effectiveness or just come in to answer questions about the TEF  

TILT is ready to help. From implementation timelines and resource planning to faculty buy-in and customization for your department’s unique needs, we’ll collaborate with you to make this process as seamless and effective as possible. 

Contact TILT today to schedule a consultation or explore how the Teaching Effectiveness Framework can transform teaching and learning in your department. Together, we can create a consistent, transparent, and supportive process for developing and evaluating teaching across campus.  

Teaching Effectiveness Framework contact: [email protected]