As part of Lindenwood’s “Diversify the Pride” strategic initiative, the RISE Project aims to enhance the culture of teaching and learning at Lindenwood such that all faculty are working to design courses and create classroom cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement. These pillars provide a framework for effective teaching that can help faculty to elevate learning for a diverse student body. Read more about the framework and each pillar and access resources on teaching below.  

The multi-year project officially launched in August 2021. In the first year, the project focuses on faculty development with the following goals:

• Establish a shared framework for effective teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups.
• Engage faculty in an exploration of research related to the RISE framework pillars.
• Provide faculty with practical course design and instructional strategies for introducing or enhancing the presence of the framework pillars in their courses.
• Increase faculty insight into Lindenwood students’ backgrounds and academic experiences.

Learn more about the RISE framework, the RISE project team, and ways to get involved below and via the dropdown on the right side or top of the screen.