CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING (CETL)—Sampoerna University

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is a cornerstone of Sampoerna University’s commitment to raising the quality of teaching and supporting the professional growth of its faculty. As SU continues to pursue its mission of preparing graduates who are globally competitive and grounded in strong values, CETL’s work has become increasingly central to institutional success. Over the next five years, SU will place stronger emphasis on digital transformation, innovative and inclusive pedagogy, and the implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE). The CETL Strategic Plan 2025–2030 is designed to directly support these institutional priorities in practical and measurable ways.

This plan sets out CETL’s vision, mission, and strategic goals, aligning all major initiatives with the university’s broader directions under Pillar 2: Achieve Excellence by Design and Pillar 3: Create a Sustainable University. It includes clear strategies, annual targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to help faculty develop their teaching competence, adopt effective and inclusive pedagogies, and integrate technology to improve student learning. By working collaboratively with faculty, Heads of Study Programs (HoDs), the Quality Assurance & Institutional Research and Planning (QAIRP) unit, and SU leadership, CETL will ensure that its programs remain relevant, impactful, and sustainable. This strategic plan not only reflects the challenges and opportunities facing higher education but also provides a roadmap for CETL to contribute meaningfully to the achievement of Sampoerna University’s 2025–2030 vision.

cetl goals

The CETL has developed four strategic goals for the period 2025–2030, each designed to directly support the priorities set forth in the Sampoerna University Strategic Plan 2025–2030: 

• Goal 1: Strengthen Faculty Teaching Capacity

• Goal 2: Institutionalize Outcome-Based, Active, and Inclusive Pedagogy

• Goal 3: Scale High-Quality Hybrid and Online Teaching

• Goal 4: Promote a Culture of Teaching Excellence and Recognition

These goals focus on strengthening faculty capacity, embedding outcome-based and inclusive pedagogy, scaling digital and hybrid learning, and building a culture of recognition for teaching excellence. Each goal is supported by measurable objectives, annual targets, and actionable steps that ensure progress toward SU’s institutional priorities.

CETL OBJECTIVES

The four CETL goals and their associated strategic objectives provide a coherent roadmap for CETL to contribute to SU’s vision of academic excellence, inclusivity, digital readiness, and sustainability. They ensure that every CETL initiative is tied not only to immediate faculty development needs but also to the university’s long-term strategic outcomes. 

Goal 1: Strengthen Faculty Teaching Capacity 

SU Alignment: Supports SU Strategic Objectives 2.B.1 (Digital Pedagogy) and 2.B.4 (OBE Curriculum).

Strategic Objectives:

1.1.           Deliver a minimum of 4 pedagogy workshops per year on assessment, inclusive teaching, and student engagement.

1.2.           Establish a peer coaching and observation program reaching at least 5 faculty per year by 2030.

1.3.           Develop micro-credential programs (e.g., Canvas Champion, Active Learning Institute (ALI) Educator), launching at least one     credential by 2025–2026 and expanding by 2030.

1.4.           Maintain a Faculty Development Log that records participation, reaching 100% of full-time lecturers by 2030.

1.5.           Provide CETL support for at least 10 high-impact courses by 2030, starting with 2–3 pilots annually.

Goal 2: Institutionalize Outcome-Based, Active, and Inclusive Pedagogy

SU Alignment: Directly supports SU Strategic Objectives 2.B.3 (Inclusive Learning), 2.B.4 (OBE Alignment), and 2.B.5 (Research Integration).

Strategic Objectives:

2.1.            Certify at least 2 faculty annually through ALI, reaching 20 by 2030.

2.2.            Ensure 100% of courses adopt OBE-aligned RPS by 2030, with incremental targets (10% by 2025–2026, 25% by 2026–2027, etc.).

2.3.            Integrate UDL principles in 100% of online/hybrid courses by 2030, beginning with 10% in 2025–2026.

2.4.            Implement pulse-check surveys in courses, reaching 80% adoption by 2030.

2.5.            Support the integration of research and/or community service into 50% of courses by 2030, through RPS redesign, collaboration       with CRCS, and monitoring via Canvas.

Goal 3: Scale High-Quality Hybrid and Online Teaching

SU Alignment: Directly supports SU Strategic Objectives 2.B.1 (Online/Blended Adoption) and 3.B.1 (Lecturer Online Qualification).

Strategic Objectives:

3.1.         Ensure 100% of lecturers (FTE and part-time) are qualified in online teaching by AY 2027–2028, beginning with 40% by 2025–     2026.

3.2.          Deploy Canvas Blueprint templates in at least 30% of courses by 2030, beginning with 5% in 2025–2026.

3.3.          Maintain CETL Consult Logs for all hybrid/online courses to track quality assurance and provide feedback loops.

Goal 4: Promote a Culture of Teaching Excellence and Recognition

SU Alignment: Supports SU Strategic Objectives 2.B.1 (Active Pedagogy) and 2.B.3 (Inclusive Learning)

Strategic Objectives:

4.1.         Organize the Teaching Excellence Award (TEA) annually, recognizing 3 lecturers per year.

4.2.         Highlight at least 10 lecturers per year based on EDOM results.

4.3.         Conduct the Teaching & Learning Festival (TLF) annually as a platform for innovation sharing.

4.4.         Engage at least 5 alumni (TEA/ALI awardees) annually as peer mentors, workshop facilitators, or speakers by 2030.