Long Island University: Office of Academic Affairs

About Us

The Office of Academic Affairs serves Long Island University's central mission of "access and excellence" in higher education by providing leadership in all aspects of academic life within a multi-campus institution.

Under the direction of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the OAA coordinates LIU's academic operations including program development and curriculum assessment, academic budgeting and workload management, faculty re-appointment and tenure review, research grants, and teaching and learning initiatives.

Office of Academic Affairs - Long Island University University Center
700 Northern Blvd.
Brookville, NY 11548-1327

Teaching & Learning Initiative (TLI)

Fall 2006 TLI Newsletter Available Online! - View the PDF version!

Goals

The TLI supports faculty members in their effort to provide excellent instruction that promotes student learning. Through this program, we are developing a variety of opportunities for LIU faculty to share their perspectives, ideas, and expertise concerning teaching within and among departments, colleges and schools, and across the University.

The Teaching and Learning Initiative:
• sponsors new faculty development strategies such as the New Faculty Welcome and the annual Summer Teaching with Technology Institute;
• facilitates curriculum development and assessment endeavors with current faculty and expert external consultants;
• organizes events to promote innovative campus-community collaboration;
• organizes events to cultivate learning communities;
• coordinates discussions and workshops regarding current research on teaching and learning
• facilitates faculty networking, connecting instructors with common interests across disciplines and organizing events at which faculty from across the University come together and share their perspectives.

Organization

The TLI reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. It provides services to all LIU campuses. The Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee is currently comprised of faculty members and administrators from across the University.

The current TLI Advisory Committee members are:

Mark Birchette, Associate Professor of Biology, Brooklyn Campus & Coordinator of Faculty Development Projects, TLI

Martin Brown, Associate Dean, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Brooklyn Campus

William Burgos, Director, Writing Across the Curriculum, Brooklyn Campus

Liz Ciabocchi, Assistant Vice President, Academic Planning & Instructional Development

Margaret Cuonzo, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Brooklyn Campus

Dawn Kilts, Dean, School of Nursing, Brooklyn Campus

Lori Knapp, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Christopher League, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Brooklyn Campus

Laura Martin, University Coordinator of Instructional Technology

Shaireen Rasheed, Associate Professor of Education, C.W. Post Campus

Diane Reynolds, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Brooklyn Campus

Wendy Ryden, Assistant Professor of English, Director of Writing Across the Curriculum, C.W. Post Campus

Gladys Schrynemakers, Assistant Provost, Brooklyn Campus

David Spierer, Assistant Professor of Sports Sciences, Brooklyn Campus

Lynn Swaner, Assistant Professor of Counseling & Development, C.W. Post Campus

Jessica Trubek, Director of Field Experiences & School Relations, School of Education, Brooklyn Campus

Mary Westermann-Cicio, Dean Pro Tem, College of Information & Computer Science, Palmer School of Library & Information Science, C.W. Post Campus