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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.

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.

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

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. 

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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Annotation Assignment

If you have diagrams, charts, and other fillable document for students to fill as an assignment, you might want to consider using the annotation assignment tool. When creating your assignment, choose "online" for your submission type, and then "student annotation",...

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Contact Us

Laura Carroll

Assistant Provost for Teaching, Learning and Vocational Formation

Amos Gutierrez

Director of Instructional Design

Amy Boone

Teaching and Learning Specialist

Hollye Jaklewicz

Event and Communication Specialist

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