Cardon Academy for Teaching Excellence
Investing in educators and elevating student learning.
A college that values discovery, and how you learn from it
Within the University of Arizona’s College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences (CALES), teaching excellence is a shared commitment. The Cardon Academy for Teaching Excellence (CATE) puts that commitment into practice through a faculty-led community that mentors educators, advances teaching practice, and recognizes outstanding instruction. By supporting the people and practices behind meaningful learning, CATE connects CALES’s research identity with its educational purpose.
How we cultivate outstanding teaching
Sustained investment in instructors
Prioritizing professional growth through continuous mentorship, workshops, and guidance on instructional effectiveness.
Centering student learning needs
Helping educators develop practical teaching approaches that directly address learning challenges and prepare students for professional careers.
Elevating student voices
Giving students a direct platform to recognize, define, and celebrate exceptional instruction.
Connecting research to real-world purpose
Equipping faculty to connect complex disciplinary research and data science with meaningful classroom education.
Current Bart Cardon Fellows
Jacqueline "Jackie" Maximillian
Associate Professor of Practice, Department of Environmental Science
Kathleen Prudic
Associate Professor, School of Natural Resources and the Environment
Associate Director of Undergraduate Advancement
Jennifer Ravia
Associate Professor of Practice, School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness
J. Scott Wilbur
Associate Professor of Practice, School of Animal and Comparative Biological Sciences
