Faculty Learning Communities

Join a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) in Spring 2026!

The FLC program is intended to bring together a small group of faculty (ideally 3–6) to read a book about a topic related to evidence-based inclusive pedagogy and try out related practices in their respective teaching environments. The FLC group is expected to meet about four times in the course of the semester (ideally in person), to be scheduled as a group.

When registering for the program, you will be asked to select the topic that interests you most at this time. FLC members deepen their knowledge and expertise in the chosen topic through collective reflection and mutual support throughout the semester. In addition to the shared learning about the topic, FLC members work on implementing what they learn to improve a specific course or program and ultimately share their knowledge at the end of the program by creating a resource to be shared with the wider Vassar community.

Last year’s Faculty Learning Community focused on ways to implement “small teaching” strategies that make a big impact in the classroom. Check out their Teaching Tip on “Small Teaching” Strategies to Improve Student Learning.

For more information, please contact the Director of Inclusive Pedagogy, Alexia Ferracuti, at aferracuti@vassar.edu.