About the Adams Center
We believe that learning is a lifelong process.
The Adams Center exists to promote the lifelong learning of ACU’s faculty as they strive to integrate their faith and their discipline. Today, as in 1992, our purpose remains: to support faculty who understand and appreciate the limitless potential for life changing, value building, and mind expanding achievements in the learning experiences at Abilene Christian University.
Programs and Events
Learn about ongoing programs such as Master Teacher, Summer Faculty Institute and New Faculty Orientation and the many sessions offered over a hot lunch.
Teaching Resources
Find out about the services we provide to our faculty, including faculty consultation, course planning and guides to improve teaching and learning.
Faculty Career Resources
Get assistance with your tenure portfolio, learn about grants and funding for research, or learn how to apply for faculty renewal leave.
Learning Technologies
Discover ways to use Canvas, Lockdown Browser, Turnitin, Faculty Success and other frequently used tools at ACU.
Dr. Laura Carroll
Executive Director
325-674-2264
lbc01c@acu.edu
Dr. Scott Hamm
Assistant Director and Learning Designer
325-674-2981
scott.hamm@acu.edu
Dr. Rodney Ashlock
Director, Faculty Development
325-674-3767
ashlockr@acu.edu
Amy Boone
Teaching and Learning Specialist
325-674-2456
alb17a@acu.edu
Dr. Stephen Rektenwald
Assistant Director, Innovation Foundry and Educational Technology
325-674-2457
smr97a@acu.edu
Hollye Jaklewicz
Administrative Coordinator
325-674-2023
hyj21a@acu.edu
Dr. Laura Carroll
Executive Director
325-674-2264
lbc01c@acu.edu
Dr. Rodney Ashlock
Director, Faculty Development
325-674-3767
ashlockr@acu.edu
Dr. Stephen Rektenwald
Asst. Director, Innovation Foundry & Educational Technology
325-674-2457
smr97a@acu.edu
Dr. Scott Hamm
Asst. Director and Learning Designer
325-674-2981
scott.hamm@acu.edu
Amy Boone
Teaching and Learning Specialist
325-674-2456
alb17a@acu.edu
Hollye Jaklewicz
Administrative Coordinator
325-674-2023
hyj21a@acu.edu
Dr. Laura Carroll
Executive Director
325-674-2264
lbc01c@acu.edu
Dr. Scott Hamm
Asst. Director and Learning Designer
325-674-2981
scott.hamm@acu.edu
Dr. Rodney Ashlock
Director, Faculty Development
325-674-3767
ashlockr@acu.edu
Amy Boone
Teaching and Learning Specialist
325-674-2456
alb17a@acu.edu
Dr. Stephen Rektenwald
Asst. Director, Innovation Foundry & Educational Technology
325-674-2457
smr97a@acu.edu
Hollye Jaklewicz
Administrative Coordinator
325-674-2023
hyj21a@acu.edu
Reserve a Room
In some instances, the three spaces in the Adams Center may be available for use by outside groups. The planned event should meet the following guidelines:
- If it is a lunchtime event, the event should be open exclusively to faculty and all faculty on campus.
- Events/meetings between 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or 1:30 – 5 p.m. (not during lunchtime), may be scheduled for faculty and staff groups, but not any student groups. Priority will be given to faculty groups.
- If you would like to serve food, please talk with administrative coordinator Hollye Jaklewicz first to make sure we can accommodate outside food on that day, then plan to make your own arrangements to order the food.
Occasionally we might be able to handle events that would fall outside of these guidelines, but these would be rare.
Contact administrative coordinator Hollye Jaklewicz.
Our History
The great legacy of creative and imaginative academic leadership given to this University by Walter H. Adams serves as the inspiration and encouragement for the Center. His strong emphasis on teaching excellence serves as an enduring example to all who understand and appreciate the limitless potential for life changing, value building, and mind-expanding achievements in the classrooms, laboratories, and lecture halls of Abilene Christian University.
Our Partners
By the Numbers
The Numbers
Faculty Responses
Highlights
Visitors in 2021-22
Teaching/Learning Sessions
Mission Sessions
Reading Group Sessions
Collegiality Sessions
Scholarship/Research Sessions
The Master Teacher program has given me some of the nuts and bolts tools to help me actualize the teaching philosophy I wanted to embody through my teaching.
The most helpful parts of New Faculty Orientation were meeting with other faculty and having your own cohort. …The classes we attended were invaluable and assisted me in learning so many of the ancillary supports on campus. I also love the mentorship provided.
Teaching Squares helped us think more consciously about teaching with regard to inclusivity.
Through this process, I realized that there are many opportunities to infuse antiracist practices.
Read the complete 21/22 Annual Impact Report.
New Faculty Oriented
Master Teachers Graduated
Technology Questions Answered
Video Tutorials Created
Teaching and Research Grants Awarded
Student Fellows Consulted
Focus Groups Conducted
Faculty Participated in Teaching Squares
By the Numbers
The Numbers
Visitors in 2021-22
Teaching/Learning Sessions
Mission Sessions
Reading Group Sessions
Collegiality Sessions
Scholarship/Research Sessions
Faculty Responses
The Master Teacher program has given me some of the nuts and bolts tools to help me actualize the teaching philosophy I wanted to embody through my teaching.
The most helpful parts of New Faculty Orientation were meeting with other faculty and having your own cohort. …The classes we attended were invaluable and assisted me in learning so many of the ancillary supports on campus. I also love the mentorship provided.
Teaching Squares helped us think more consciously about teaching with regard to inclusivity.
Through this process, I realized that there are many opportunities to infuse antiracist practices.
Read the complete 21/22 Annual Impact Report.
Highlights
New Faculty Oriented
Master Teachers Graduated
Technology Questions Answered
Video Tutorials Created
Teaching and Research Grants Awarded
Student Fellows Consulted
Focus Groups Conducted
Faculty Participated in Teaching Squares
Contact Us
Brown Library Room #264
ACU Box 29201
Abilene, TX 79699-9201