Our Mission

At the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), we are committed to supporting and promoting effective teaching and learning across the Baker College community. We endeavor to create inclusive environments that value all perspectives, experiences, and contributions, where instructors and learners can engage and learn through open, multi-sided dialogue. We encourage and practice evidence-based equity strategies, recognize the assets and backgrounds that all learners bring to the classroom, and embrace humility to continuously learn about the cultures, histories, stories, and identities of those with whom we engage.

What We Do

  • Provide necessary information to be successful while teaching
  •  Coach
  •  Focus on growth mindset
  • Focus on Continuous Improvement
  • Provide pedagogical support
  • Provide professional development opportunities
  • Assess faculty (Faculty Growth and Evaluation Process)

Meet the Team

Jasmine Dean Portrait

Jasmine Dean, EdD

Faculty Developer, CTE Eon-XR Point of Contact
Jackson Campus, Muskegon Campus, Online/Graduate Studies Campuses
(231) 777-6518
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Christopher Hubbard

Faculty Developer
Royal Oak Campus, Online/Graduate Studies Campuses
(248) 276-8693
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Jennifer Jenkins

Faculty Developer
Online/Graduate Studies Campuses
(231) 777-6652
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Ann Vaughn

Faculty Developer
Owosso Campus, Online/Graduate Studies Campuses, ADI
(248) 276-5542
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Kara Waggoner

Kara Waggoner

Faculty Developer
Cadillac Campus, Muskegon Campus, Online/Graduate Studies Campuses, CIM
(231) 777-6653
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