Dr. Kaler discusses his vision for teaching and learning at Stony Brook. He covers the need for facilities to support flexible approaches to teaching and technology to encourage student interaction. Dr. Kaler discusses the;
* Evolving role of faculty in the classroom and in distance education, and the relative workload for teaching online and in the classroom.
* Need for, and mechanisms by which quality teaching can be maintained in high enrollment classes.
* Evolution of the curriculum including shifting toward more master’s level programs and opportunities for creative teaching and program design grants in the redesign of the general education curriculum.
* Balancing faculty responsibilities in research, teaching and service.
* Role of teaching evaluations in rank and tenure process.
* Chairs role in promoting and rewarding teaching.
