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Welcome to the CII

Welcome to the Center for Instructional Innovation (CII) at Western Washington University! The vision of the CII is centered on quality, assessment, and innovation in undergraduate learning environments. It has become a resource for faculty who wish to consider new ways of teaching, who would like to modify their existing courses to better serve their student learning objectives, or who would like to link to colleagues in other disciplines who share their values about teaching and learning in today's complex institutions of higher education.

Please take some time to explore everything that the Center for Instructional Innovation has to offer, including our web-based resources for faculty. Explore some of our workshop offerings, or take the time to view the portfolios of innovative faculty at Western in the CII's yearly web publication, Innovative Teaching Showcase.

I hope that you find what you're looking for and maybe even some things that surprise you. I welcome your comments and suggestions. Enjoy your visit to the CII's website!

Karen Casto, Director