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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

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

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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

Turnitin Quick Check

by Berlin Fang | Aug 12, 2021

If you have not turned on Turnitin for an assignment in Canvas, as shown here, but would like to check one paper retrospectively, you can use the Turnitin's "Quick Submit" function to check individual papers. Here is how to set it up: Go to Turnitin.com (not in...

Picture Display in Safari

by Berlin Fang | Aug 5, 2021

If you use Safari, you may sometimes have an issue with the display of pictures, as shown below. Here is how to resolve it: Click on the Safari tab in Safari Choose "Preferences" Click on "Privacy" Uncheck "prevent cross-site tracking." Clear the cache (under the...

Options to Allow Student Resubmissions

by Berlin Fang | Jul 28, 2021

Student assignments should not be just a way to measure learning; it should improve learning as well. In this spirit, you may sometimes want to give students the option to resubmit assignments as a way to scaffold their improvement. Of course, if many students have to...