Our History
1993–1995
Founded in response to UNC Board of Governors mandate
Peg Downes (Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs) helped establish the CTL in 1994–95. Initially housed in a single office in Ramsey Library.
2004
John Myers joins; CTL moves to Highsmith University Union
John Myers, Instructional Technology Consultant, officially joined the Center, which expanded into a larger space in Highsmith.
2008
CTL relocates to Lipinsky Hall (2nd floor); TLTR opens in Ramsey Library
A separate unit, Teaching and Learning with Technology Resources (TLTR), directed by John Myers, opened in Ramsey Library.
January 2015
CTL returns to Ramsey Library
July 2017
TLTR staff merge into CTL
Expanded capacity while continuing existing programs. CTL housed in a ground-floor suite; learning circles and programs held in the Whitman Room.
2018
Faculty fellows program launched
Two faculty members serve two-year terms, with two selected each year.
January 2024
CTL moves to Zageir Hall (ZAG 134)
Shares ZAG 101 computer lab with the Department of Education. Future plans include a presence in the renovated Lipinsky Hall.
Eight faculty members have directed the CTL since its inception:
- Fall, 1995 – Fall, 1998: Merritt Moseley, Professor of Literature & Language
- Spring, 1999 – Spring, 2002: Chuck Bennett, Professor of Physics
- Fall, 2002 – Summer, 2004: Pat McClellan, Assistant Provost for Academic Administration
- Summer, 2004 – Summer, 2010: Bruce Larson, Professor of Economics
- July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2020: Melissa Himelein, Professor of Psychology
- July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021: Lyndi Hewitt, Associate Professor of Sociology & Anthropology
- July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023: Evelyn Chiang, Professor of Psychology, and Karen Cole, Professor of Education
- July 1, 2023 – present: Katherine C. Zubko, Professor of Religious Studies and Anthropology