Mission

The Trefny Innovative Instruction Center’s mission is to inspire an institutional culture that values, studies, and implements transformative teaching and learning at Mines. The Center provides leadership, consultation, resources, and programs to achieve the four areas of our mission:

UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP

Advance teaching and learning through university strategic planning, initiatives, and policy.

EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Further data-driven instruction and education research in continuous improvement.

TEACHING & LEARNING

Promote teaching that is intentionally designed, supportive of students, focused on learning, and reflective.

COMMUNITY

Foster a collaborative, learning-centered teaching community.