Our Mission and Values Statement

The Walker Center for Teaching and Learning

As UTC’s home for best practices in teaching strategies and learning technologies, the Walker Center for Teaching and Learning aims to empower faculty and teaching staff in their academic life through collaboration, purposive learning, and a welcoming environment. 

What We Value: Partnerships with Faculty and Teaching-Staff

• Collaborative: We value collaborating and networking with faculty to develop engaging learning experiences in their classes. 

• Welcoming: We value creating a welcoming environment that is responsive to the teaching needs at UTC. 

• Informed: We value deepening our own teaching experience, pedagogical insights, and technical expertise to promote teaching excellence at UTC.

• Proactive: We value taking a proactive approach to the challenges we face as a regional university today.

What We Value: Students as Learners

• Inquiry: We believe that curious learners will be successful learners.

• Engaged: We believe in active, purposive learning.

• Growth: We believe minds can grow through multifaceted and interdisciplinary learning experiences. 

• Impact: We believe that learning should enrich the Chattanooga community and be personally rewarding for our students.