Summarizes two cases emphasizing teaching in major research universities: (1) an address by the president of Stanford University and (2) efforts of the Alliance for Undergraduate Education. (YP)

A series of 10 seminars on teaching and learning across the curriculum were offered at Burlington College (Vermont) to improve faculty morale and to provide faculty development at this college which relies on an all-adjunct faculty. These interdisciplinary seminars focused on local context and culture. The 32 participants, who were paid an…