Who We Are

The Centre for Instructional Support (CIS) is dedicated to helping advance positive change in teaching and learning across all schools and programs housed in the Faculty of Applied Science (APSC). Through our collaborative, caring, and evidence-based approach, we partner with faculty, staff, and academic units in the creation of opportunities, the exchange of knowledge, and in the enhancement of students’ educational experiences in APSC teaching and learning environments.

What We Value

Collaborating

We work collaboratively within CIS, across APSC, and alongside the UBC LT and CTLT community to create, support, and promote outcomes that have an impact on teaching excellence and learning technology best practices.

Connecting

We strive to build trusting relationships that encourage authentic conversations, value diverse perspectives, and empower innovative thinking together.

Caring

We act with empathy and respect, practice active and open listening, and recognize that we are all learning together.

What We Offer

The services and support we offer includes, but is not limited to:

Consultations in the development of teaching, student learning, and engagement strategies
Teaching and learning-focused grant application consultations (i.e. TLEF)
Teaching observations
Course, curriculum, and assessment design and development
Consultations on learning technology
Canvas course management system support
In-Class Online Exam (ICOLE) implementation
Scantron processing
Assessment design and review for accreditation-related data collection