Welcome to The Center for Teaching and Research Excellence

What is the Center for Teaching and Research Excellence (CTRE)?

The purpose of the Center for Teaching and Research Excellence (CTRE) is to build a community among the faculty at Chicago State University, where best practices and current research is shared with the intent to improve the quality of teaching and learning; promote involvement in areas of service, integrate 21st century tools and technologies into instruction, and encourage and support research.

The CTRE is comprised of five areas of professional development geared toward ensuring that all CSU faculty members have the opportunity to enjoy prosperous careers. These areas include: 1) Induction, Immersion, and Mentorship; 2) Performance Excellence; 3) Instructional Technology Integration; 4) Research Excellence; and 5) Information Enhancement.

CTRE's Mission

Chicago State University's Center for Teaching and Research Excellence (CTRE) promotes faculty excellence through all stages of the faculty member's academic career: it fosters a community of practice, encourages innovative research; enhances the teaching and learning process; integrates technology effectively, and improves service to the university and community.

To be a teacher in the right sense is to be a learner. I am not a teacher, only a fellow student. -- Soren Kierkegaard