The SoTL Trailblazer Badge celebrates individuals who demonstrate leadership and innovation in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, specifically at the institutional level. This revised rubric focuses on contributions that enhance teaching effectiveness and student engagement within the institution.

Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Level 1: Introduces innovative teaching practices or tools that enhance teaching effectiveness within a specific department.

Level 2: Implements new teaching methodologies or technologies adopted across multiple departments within the institution.

Level 3: Develops and standardizes innovative teaching practices that are recognized as best practices within the entire institution.

Leadership Roles in SoTL

Level 1: Holds a leadership role in a SoTL committee or initiative within their department.

Level 2: Leads institution-wide SoTL initiatives that involve multiple departments or significant parts of the university.

Level 3: Spearheads major SoTL policy changes or strategic directions that impact the entire university.

New SoTL Program Development

Level 1: Contributes significantly to the development of new SoTL programs or curricula within a department.

Level 2: Leads the development and implementation of SoTL programs that gain widespread adoption across the institution.

Level 3: Champions the creation of strategic SoTL programs that serve as benchmarks for educational excellence within the university.

Awards for Innovation

Level 1: Receives departmental recognition for innovative teaching practices.

Level 2: Awarded at the university level for contributions to SoTL and teaching innovation.

Level 3: Recognized with a prestigious university award for exceptional leadership and innovation in SoTL.