Mission
Our mission is to drive student learning and success through empowering faculty to implement evidence-based instructional design, infused with innovative pedagogy and scholarly excellence. We drive institutional growth by championing AI adoption and diverse teaching strategies, fostering a culture where faculty research and transformative learning thrive together.
Vision
To be a campus hub for student-centered excellence where the fusion of faculty research and transformative teaching empowers every learner to thrive in a complex world. We envision a future where AI-driven innovation and inclusive pedagogy remove barriers to success, creating a dynamic ecosystem where scholarship and student achievement elevate one another.
Goals of CTL
- Maximize student success through evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices.
- Support faculty design of curricula that empower students via effective instructional methods.
- Fuel student achievement through AI innovation and classroom experimentation.
- Build inclusive communities where every student belongs and thrives.
- Unify campus partnerships to enhance the holistic student experience.
- Elevate learning by integrating faculty research into student discovery.
About Us
Mona Kheiry, Ed.D.
Mona Kheiry is the Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). Mona has been working in the field of Instructional Design since the early 2000's and has a Master's degree in Instructional Systems from Indiana University and her doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Marian University. She has worked as an instructor or Instructional Designer at several higher education institutions, including Indiana University (Bloomington), Ivy Tech College, Butler University, Indiana University (Indianapolis), and Harrison College. At Marian University, Mona is dedicated to supporting faculty in creating engaging, research-based learning experiences. She is particularly passionate about the neuroscience of learning, educational psychology, and the conditions that support meaningful, thriving experiences to allow learners to flourish.
Marcus Kolb, Ph.D.
Marcus works in instructional design and faculty development for the Center for Teaching and Learning. He has worked in variety roles in post-secondary education, including leadership roles in assessing student learning and academic quality. He has served as faculty in the Drexel University School of Public Health, as well as the University of Arizona, Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana University. At the CTL, Marcus works with faculty to improve course delivery and student outcomes, using data and research. He has a particular passion for the science of motivation and coaching as tools for enhancing student success.
Laura Masterson
Laura Masterson serves as the Director of Advising at Marian University, bringing nearly two decades of experience in advising, career development, and student success to the role. Laura leads the overall advising strategy at Marian, providing vital training, professional development, and coordination to support faculty and staff advisors. Her work is rooted in the belief that students are experts in their own journeys and that great advising is foundational to their success at Marian and beyond.