Resources and Opportunities for Faculty

Resources for Faculty Related to Teaching and Learning

Explore the Advising Resources and campus resources for supporting and enriching teaching and student learning, including the Academic Advising Hub, Academic Technology Services, the Center for Teaching and Learning and others.

Opportunities for Pedagogical Innovation

The provost, through departments, offices, and centers that report to her and through collaborations with entities outside the college, offers opportunities and resources to the faculty to support and enhance teaching and learning.

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Community-Based Learning

The CCE provides resources for faculty interested in incorporating community-based learning into their teaching and research, helping students recognize how their work impacts the lives of others.

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Advising Hub & Course Catalog

Faculty advisors provide students with guidance as they shape their education, explore the liberal arts, and take advantage of Amherst’s intellectual freedom. Learn more on the Advising Hub and see current and past courses on the course catalog.

Advising Hub Course Catalog
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Registrar’s Polices & Procedures

This guide includes an overview of academic policies and procedures for faculty and staff at Amherst College. More detailed information can be found in the Amherst College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Polices & Procedures
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Field Trips: A Guide for Faculty

Field trips enable the integration of on-campus and off-campus learning. Limited funding is available through the Provost’s Field Trip Fund for the purpose of incorporating a travel component of modest cost into an Amherst course.

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