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. 

Sample Attendance and Engagement Policy

Cliff Barbarick wrote and policy below, and we sought input from UAP, SOAR, and Student Life. Feel free to use or modify as needed. (Also be sure to join us for the Zoom session on Covid Care for students on Wednesday, August 26th at 11:30.) Attendance/Engagement The...

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Captioning Services

UAP created an informational sheet that includes different ways to produce captions with different service providers. Thanks to Liz and her team for all their hard work.

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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