Stop. Collaborate. Listen

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.

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.

Canvas and Other Tools

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

Adams Center Blog

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

May 14, 2026
  • A Compelling Alternative: Summer Faculty Institute
    May 14, 2026  9:00 am - 3:30 pm

May 18, 2026
  • Writing Sprint
    May 18, 2026  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

May 19, 2026
  • Writing Sprint
    May 19, 2026  9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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. 

Changing Your Web Profile Display Name or Photo

Your public web profile can be customized through Faculty Success. If you need to change your display names and/or photo, you can do so in Faculty Success. Please watch this video to see how to do it. Please note that there is some delay (12 hours) for the change to...

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Student Attendance

If you have not used Attendance in Canvas (also called Roll Call Attendance), it is actually quite useful. Here is a video that shows you how to set it up, use it as a professor or as a student. https://youtu.be/-dnxXgbjs2A

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Creating Experiences That Engage Difference

Dr. Brandon Jones spoke via Zoom about "Creating Experiences That Engage Difference." Dr. Jones is an ACU graduate who currently serves as Associate Director for Student Learning and Development in Housing and Dining and is a professor in the College of Liberal Arts...

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Contact Us

Laura Carroll

Assistant Provost for Teaching, Learning and Vocational Formation

Amos Gutierrez

Director of Instructional Design

Rodney Ashlock

Director of Faculty Development

Amy McLaughlin-Sheasby

Director of Faculty Spiritual Formation

Amy Boone

Teaching and Learning Specialist

Hollye Jaklewicz

Event and Communication Specialist

Brown Library Room #264
ACU Box 29201
Abilene, TX 79699-9201