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

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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.

February 16, 2026
  • Relationship Rich Education Reading Group
    February 16, 2026  11:30 am - 12:45 pm

  • Faculty Senate Office Hours
    February 16, 2026  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

February 17, 2026
  • Lunar New Year Celebration
    February 17, 2026  1:30 pm - 2:30 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. 

Study Abroad Session Summary September ’21

Stephen Shewmaker, Director of the Study Abroad Office, shared some valuable insights about studying abroad in general and specifically, ACU’s Study Abroad program.   In Milton Bennett’s Cultural Competency Model one strives to move from an ethnocentric view to...

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I’ve Gotten an Accommodation Request… Now What?

Gabby Mallet, the Director of University Access Programs, shared some timely information about the Alpha program and students with accommodations.    The perspective of UAP is that all students need access. In addition, federal law protects the rights of...

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A Quick Overview of Zotero

Zotero is a reference management tool, which can help teachers, students, and researchers gather the materials they need and cite them in their writing. This does not take away the need to learn the academic styles, but it helps students learn. It can be used to have...

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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