Chris Babits
Historian | Faculty Affairs Expert | Visionary Program Designer | Systems-Level Thinker
- Role
- Associate Director of Educational Initiatives and Innovation at Usu Center For Empowering Teaching Excellence
- Location
- Logan, UT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Babits
I design and lead innovative, data-informed faculty development programs that empower…
Experience
Associate Director of Educational Initiatives and Innovation
Usu Center For Empowering Teaching Excellence
Jul 2024 — Present · Logan, UT, US
Develops and implements strategic initiatives focused on faculty retention, working collaboratively with the Executive Vice Provost, the Center’s Executive Director, and various faculty committees to create supportive onboarding structures and professional growth opportunities. Designs and facilitates a comprehensive suite of workshops aimed at improving instructional practices, resulting in measurable gains in student engagement and learning outcomes. Collects and analyzes program feedback to drive continuous improvement, inform resource allocation, and report outcomes to senior leadership.Created and facilitates the President’s Leadership Academy, a program aimed at preparing the next generation of academic leaders by introducing 10 fellows to emerging trends in higher education administration.Developed and leads 6 new workshops for faculty, instructors, and graduate students, addressing topics such as AI in higher education and rubrics and equity-based grading practices, influencing over 150 individuals within the university community.Streamlines and improves the Professional Development Pathways and peer evaluation of teaching programs, introducing user-friendly digital designs and consolidating resources to improve the experience for faculty, instructors, and graduate students, resulting in increased participant satisfaction.
Education
Clark University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
2002 — 2006
The University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2014 — 2019
Clark University
Master of Arts - MA
2006 — 2007
Teachers College, Columbia University
ABD - Doctorate of Education
2011 — 2014
Utah State University
Master of Arts - MA
2023 — 2025
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