Our Impact

The SHU Center for Teaching & Learning is proud to share our latest impact report, which highlights the impact of our work with SHU students, faculty, and staff across our services.

Our center's impact extends beyond our university, including contributions to the scholarship of educational development and the broader educational community through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and communications. See below for a sample of our recent scholarship, grants, awards and media features.

Publications

Luoma, E., Bathgate, M., Davenport, G., Waterhouse, J., Bradford, J., Aragón, O., & Frederick, J. (2024). Integration of longitudinal evaluation findings within the evolving curriculum of a national faculty development program. Transformative Dialogues. In press.

Rainville, K.N. & Title, D. G. (2023). Faculty peer coaching: Collaborative partnerships for instructional development. NEFDC Exchange, 37, 3-7.

Kearns, K., M. Hatcher, M. Bollard, M. DiPietro, D. Donohue-Bergeler, L. Drane, Luoma E., Phuong A., Thain L., Wright M. (2018). “Once a scientist…”: Disciplinary approaches and intellectual dexterity in educational development. To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development, 37:128-141.

Invited Presentations

Luoma, E. & Title, D. (2024, March). The Assessment of Teaching: A Conversation about Research, Policy, and Practice [Panelists]. Spring Symposium, Co-sponsored by the POD Network and American Educational Research Association, (virtual).

Luoma, E. (2024, March). Applying Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Student Learning in STEM. Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT.

Luoma, E. (2023, February). Panelist, ESTEEM (Engaging Students to Enliven the Ecclesial Mission) Capstone Conference, Washington, DC.

Luoma, E. (2022, May). Engaging Students Across Modalities. University of Colorado Boulder, (virtual).

Conference Presentations

Luoma, E., Rogers, S.*, Moras, A., Kroeper, K. (2025, August). Language Matters: Revising Academic Warning Notifications to Promote Student Belonging and Success. National Institute on Scientific Teaching (NIST) National Meeting, Denver, CO. (Upcoming)

Rainville, K.N., Title, D., Romney, W., & Desrochers, C.G. (2024, November). Deepening Connections, Instruction, and Inclusive Excellence through Faculty Peer Coaching. Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network Conference, Chicago, IL.

Henderson, L. (2024, November). Dismantling Academic Support Stigma through Community Crowdsourcing. College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Rogers, S.*, Luoma, E., Moras, A. & K. Kroeper. (2024, June). Supportive vs. Direct: Gendered Preferences for Academic Warning Notifications. Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Luoma, E. & Rudenga, K. (2023, November). Are You Ready to Be a CTL Director? Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Rainville, K. N. & Title, D. (2023, April). Faculty Peer Coaching: Partnerships to Support Equitable, Engaging, and Rigorous Classrooms in Higher Education. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Luoma, E. & Glazer, F. (2022, November). Leaders Who Listen First: Crowdsourcing Insights for Listening Tours. Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network Conference, Seattle, WA.

Rainville, K. N., Title, D. (2022, October). Peer Coaching in Higher Education: Faculty Coaching Partnerships to Support Rigorous, Equitable, and Engaging Classrooms. Northeastern Education Research Association (NERA), Trumbull, CT.

Rainville, K.N. & Title, D. & Luoma, E. (2022, October). Peer Coaching in Higher Education: Faculty Coaching Partnerships to Support Rigorous, Equitable, and Engaging Classrooms. New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC), Worcester, MA.

Rainville, K. N. & Title, D. (2022, April). Peer Coaching in Higher Education: Faculty Coaching Partnerships to Support Rigorous, Equitable, and Engaging Classrooms. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

*Asterisk indicates a Sacred Heart University student co-author or co-presenter

Books

Rainville, K. N., Title, D. G. & Desrochers, C.G. (2024). Faculty Peer Coaching in Higher Education: Opportunities, explorations, and research from the field. Information Age Publishing.

Rainville, K. N., Desrochers, C.G. & Title, D. G. (2024). Faculty Learning Communities: Communities of practice that support, inspire, engage, and transform higher education classrooms. Information Age Publishing.

Rainville, K. N., Title, D. G. & Desrochers, C.G. (2023). Faculty Peer Coaching in Higher Education: Partnerships to support improved instructional practices. Information Age Publishing.

Podcasts

Hakala, C. (Host). Luoma, E. (guest) (2023, January 10). Beth Luoma, Sacred Heart University. In PsychSessions: Conversations About Teaching N' Stuff. (No. TLC:0012).

Media Features

Faculty and Staff Honored with Mission and Culture Awards. (2025, June 2). Sacred Heart University News.

Goode, St. (2025, April 6). North Haven poet laureate hopes to inspire others without poetry degrees to try the art. New Haven Register.

Koscinski, E. (2025, March 26). North Haven Residents Welcome New Poet Laureate Elizabeth Luoma. Hamlet Hub

Beth Luoma Named North Haven’s Poet Laureate. (2025, March 19). Sacred Heart University News.

Peer Power: Present and future alums foster academic success through internationally recognized tutor program. (Winter 2024). Sacred Heart University Magazine, 6(1):11-12

Coaching Professors: How a former superintendent’s pre-K-12 experience put him on a mission to improve teaching in higher education. (Winter 2024). Sacred Heart University Magazine, 6(1):42-46

3 Tips for Fostering Considerate Conversations at the Holiday Table. (2024, November 25). Sacred Heart University News.

Cavicchi, J. (2024, November 6). SHU Fosters Inclusive Dialogue During Election Season. The Spectrum.

5 Ways Online Graduate Students Can Connect and Build Community. (2024, September 11). Sacred Heart University News.

SHU Earns International Tutoring Certification. (2024, May 8). Sacred Heart University News.

Mowreader, A. (2024, March 26). Scaling Up: Peer-Coaching Helps Faculty Boost Student Success. Inside Higher Ed.

Giusti, S. (2024, March 13). Inside SHU’s Faculty Peer Coaching Program. The Spectrum.

Swartz, K. (2024, March 7). SHU Faculty Participate in Peer Coaching Program. HamletHub.

Kim, J. (2024, January 3). Three Questions For SHU’s Elizabeth Morse Luoma. Inside Higher Ed.

Clark, E. (2023, December 6). SHU’s Declassified Finals Survival Guide. The Spectrum Newspaper. 

SHU Hosts ‘Equity at the Heart of Teaching’ Symposium. (2023, November 1). Sacred Heart University. 

Elfman, L. (2023, September 1). New Technology and Attitudes Emerge from the Pandemic. Diverse Issues in Higher Education.

News 12 Staff. (2023, August 31). Sacred Heart University adapts as AI becomes more useful for students. News 12 Connecticut.

Stressing Over Finals? 5 Study Tips from an Award-winning Expert. (2022, December 2). Sacred Heart University.

Grants & Awards

Luoma, E. (2025). Rising Heart Award, Office of Mission & Culture, Sacred Heart University.

Daniels-Smart, Q. (2025). “Transformative Scholarship and Pedagogy Award.” School of Social Work, Sacred Heart University.

Henderson, L, & Devine, A. (2024). Level 1 Certification of CTL Tutoring Program. College Reading and Learning Association.

Luoma, E. (2024). Selected for 2024 Aspiring Leaders Program, Sacred Heart University.

Daniels-Smart, Q. (2024). Equity Activist Award. Office of Inclusive Excellence, Women’s Appreciation Reception. Sacred Heart University.

Rainville, K.N., Title, D., & Desrochers, C.G. (2022-23). “Peer Coaching in Higher Education: Exploring the Impact of Faculty Coaching Partnerships on Inclusive, Equitable, and Effective Teaching Practices.” Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education Research Grant: $1750.

Luoma, E. (2022). “POD Network Adjunct Faculty SIG (Special Interest Group) Scholarship” Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education Conference Grant: $1385. View the Luoma 2022 award announcement.

Daniels-Smart, Q. (2022). “GPPD (Graduate Student, Professional Student & Postdoctoral Development) Career Development Grant.” Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education Conference Grant: $410. View the Daniels-Smart 2022 award announcement.

University Council & Committee Involvement

  • Academic Festival Committee (Lisa Henderson)
  • Black Employee Resource Group, Vice Chairperson (Lisa Henderson) 
  • Digital Accessibility Committee (Beth Luoma)
  • First Year Experience Steering Committee (Beth Luoma)
  • Graduate Council (Lisa Henderson)
  • Hiring for Mission Committee (Beth Luoma)
  • Pioneer Journey Advisory Committee (Beth Luoma)
  • Public Safety Liaison (Ann Devine)
  • SHU Portal Advisory Committee (Beth Luoma)
  • Service Learning Council (Beth Luoma)
  • Student Success Team (Lisa Henderson)
  • Teaching & Learning Council (Beth Luoma)
  • University Assessment Committee (Beth Luoma)

Additional Publications

For more information about the publications of Elizabeth Luoma, CTL Director, visit Elizabeth's SHU DigitalCommons page.