Faculty Development & Support
Center for Educational Excellence
Welcome to the Center for Educational Excellence. This is the central hub for teaching resources, assessment tools, research support, instructional technology, university policies and professional development at Life Pacific University.
Quick Access
Where would you like to start?
New Faculty Onboarding
Orientation materials, the faculty support team and an introduction to the student portal.
View onboarding resources↓Canvas Steps
Quick guides for navigation, communication, grading, discussions, analytics and course tools.
Browse Canvas guides↓Policies & Standards
Current university-wide, online undergraduate and graduate program expectations.
View policies↓Faculty Development
Start strong and keep growing.
Resources for faculty joining LPU, strengthening their courses and building excellent learning experiences.
Onboarding Presentation
The current New Faculty Onboarding presentation for the 2026 academic year.
Open presentation↗Faculty Support Team
Academic program, office, technology and Registrar support contacts.
View support team↗Inside the Student Portal
A video overview of the tools and information available through the LPU student portal.
Watch video↗Resource Library
Faculty development resources
Open a category to find assignments, assessment tools, recorded training, research support and practical guides.
Assessment & Course Design
Sample assignments and tools for developing measurable learning outcomes and program assessment plans.
Faculty Research & Publication
Guidance for moving academic ideas from early development toward publication and presentation.
Recorded Faculty Enrichment
Recorded workshops and presentation materials focused on teaching effectiveness and online learning.
Faculty Support & Student Success
Ways faculty can connect students with academic support and respond when additional help is needed.
Step-by-Step Guides
Practical instructions for common faculty tasks outside the Canvas resource library.
Teaching With Excellence Series
Evidence-based videos and learning activities designed to help professors refine their approach and support student success.
Instructional Technology
Canvas steps
Quick guides organized around the tasks faculty complete most often. Every column stacks cleanly on tablet and mobile.
Logging Into Canvas for the First Time
New to LPU Canvas? Start with this step-by-step login guide.
Access & Navigation
Communication & Engagement
Assessments & Analytics
University Guidance
Policies and standards
Current expectations for all faculty, online undergraduate instruction and graduate programs.
All-School Policies
Online Undergraduate
Graduate Programs
CEE Support
Questions or need help?
Connect with the Center for Educational Excellence team for support with online instruction, faculty resources and academic tools.
Dorothy Kropf, Ph.D.
Dean of Online Instruction
Malory Peters, MA
Online Support Specialist