Center for Excellence in Education
Advancing excellence in teaching, learning, and academic innovation
The Center for Excellence in Education represents a strategic investment in academic quality and continuous improvement. By aligning curriculum, assessment, faculty development, and education research, the Center supports our School’s mission while preparing learners for excellence in practice, leadership, and lifelong learning.
Our mission
Our vision
Our pillars
Assessment, Accreditation & Designations
Driving academic excellence through leadership in outcomes assessment, accreditation, and national recognition.
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Academic Innovation
Leading the development and adoption of innovative teaching and learning approaches that enhance educational quality and impact.
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Faculty & Staff Development
Empowering educators and staff through professional development grounded in best practices, research, and reflective teaching.
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Education Research
Advancing the science of teaching and learning through data-driven inquiry, rigorous program evaluation, and the dissemination of scholarly work.
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The Center for Excellence in Education serves as a collaborative hub, advancing academic excellence and continuous improvement by providing coordinated leadership in teaching, learning, and educational strategy across the School. The Center works in partnership with faculty, staff, and academic leadership to support institutional priorities and strengthen educational quality, including:
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Accreditation, assessment, and quality recognition: Oversight of accreditation and compliance, curriculum alignment, outcomes assessment and reporting, and national designations, certifications, and quality recognitions.
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Academic innovation: Leadership of the iROC Initiative; implementation and evaluation of educational technologies; and advancement of innovative teaching and learning models.
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Faculty and staff development: Professional development, instructional design, and consultation to support effective, evidence-based, and inclusive teaching and learning.
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Education research: Design and support of education research that advances evidence-based practice and scholarly dissemination.
Meet the director
Tara Serwetnyk, EdD, RN, FNAP, NPD-BC
Director, Center for Excellence in Education
Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing
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Our team
The Center for Excellence in Education operates as a collaborative partner across programs and disciplines, supporting faculty, staff, and leadership in advancing shared goals for academic quality and innovation. Through strategic coordination and expertise, the Center ensures educational excellence remains central to the School’s mission.