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Join with other faculty from around campus to share ideas and learn new classroom strategies.

Teach. Learn. Innovate.

Programs and Events

Learn about ongoing programs such as Master Teacher and New Faculty Orientation and the many sessions offered over a hot lunch.

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Teaching Resources

Find out about the services we provide to our faculty, including faculty consultation, course planning and guides to improve teaching and learning.

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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.

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Canvas and Other Tools

Discover ways to use Canvas, Lockdown Browser, Turnitin, Faculty Success and other frequently used tools at ACU.

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Adams Center Blog

See all of the latest Adams Center news, learn new educational technology skills, and learn more about upcoming events.

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Upcoming Events

September 23, 2026

Where is Home? Understanding the Third Culture Kid Experience
September 23, 2026 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Reading Group: "Magnifica Humanitas"
September 23, 2026 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

September 24, 2026

Know the Map, Know the Story: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 24, 2026 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

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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.

Recent Blog Posts

Student Retention FAQs

by Laura Carroll | Mar 23, 2023

How can individual faculty members attend to retention in our courses? When we think about retention in individual courses, there are two main areas to focus on: belonging and student success. How can I cultivate belonging in my courses? Tell students that you are...

AI Session 1 Spring 2023: What is Modern AI?

by Amy Boone | Feb 1, 2023

With the sudden increase in AI with the entrance of GPT3, faculty find themselves scrambling to arm themselves with good information about the educational ramifications of AI. Before looking at the implications for the classroom, learning about the basics of AI is...

A ChatGPT Cheat Sheet

by Laura Carroll | Jan 11, 2023

Many of you have heard about the possible ways that new AI tools, particularly ChatGPT, might impact student work. ChatGPT is a recent and complex iteration of AI that uses natural language more so than previous bots. The Adams Center will be hosting a series this...