At Illinois State University, we define SoTL as the “systematic reflection/study on teaching and learning [of ISU students] made public.” This definition was created to include a wide range of research (broadly defined) on the teaching and learning of our ISU students that is presented, published, created, or performed. SoTL is conducted by instructors, usually on the learning of their own students. SoTL is directly linked to our ISU strategic plan, Educating Illinois, including explicit mention in Action F, Strategy 2, Goal 2. The primary support for SoTL work on campus comes from the Office of the Cross Endowed Chair in SoTL, reporting to the VP of Research within the Office of the Provost.

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