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

Need Description

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. 

Creating a badging system in Canvas

Badging, also known as micro-credentialing, can be used to move students through a course if earning grades isn't the main goal for students. Canvas badge is now working much better than the past using the third-party "Badgr." Here are the general steps to set it up,...

read more

Grade Quiz/Exam by Specific Items

If you have an exam that combines standardized items (multiple choice, T/F, etc) and non-standardized items (essay question, for instance), you can grade the exams by specific items without having to cycle through everything till you find the right ones to grade. Go...

read more

Friday Link Round Up

We've made it through the first 5 weeks! The semester is wearing on many of us -- students included -- but I've had some opportunities to see glimpses of my students' learning and growth. I hope you have, too. -- Laura A Different Way to Deliver Student Feedback Don't...

read more

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