SoTL @ UMaine

The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) is a systematic approach of investigating teaching and learning in higher education. SoTL involves the formation of a specific research questions, collecting data and evidence with appropriate methodologies, data analysis and dissemination of results to the public. Distinct about SoTL is emphasis on improving teaching and/or learning. While scholarly teaching is the personal reflexive act of inquiry into one’s own teaching, SoTL involves original research questions and the dissemination of research results with a broader audience.

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Fall 2026 Semester SoTL Opportunities

Meet the 26-27 Lead Fellows

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Liliana Herakova

Associate Professor & Director of Communication Education

Discipline (s): Communication Studies

What are your SoTL interests?

TA preparation, mentoring, anti-oppressive and decolonial pedagogies, and critical approaches that examine how we make present and negotiate our identities and power relations in learning situations.

Jennifer Newell-caito

Senior Lecturer

Discipline (s): Molecular & Biomedical Sciences

What are your SoTL interests?

I am interested in investigating the effects of CURE laboratory modules, ungrading, and metacognition on student belonging, growth-mindset, and self-directed learning.

Meet the 26-27 Fellows

Sarah Lindhal
Ryan Dippre
Laura Gurney
Lydia Home
Camerin Seigars

These seven faculty have been awarded grants to promote their scholarship of teaching and learning efforts at UMaine.  Awardees will participate in a year-long learning community, begin an IRB approved research project and disseminate their research findings.

Liliana Herakova
Heather M. Falconer
Julia McGuire
Jennifer Newell-Caito
Stephanie burnett
Holly White
Mario Guevara
Lynn Atkins
Colleen Marzilli
Sheena Sheffield
Melanie Gao

Explore SoTL Research @ UMaine

CITL is excited to support UMaine faculty with published work, click below to see our current list.