Much has been written about centers for teaching and learning at the university level, but little about the professionals who work within them. This book gives educational developers the space to tell their stories and capture what it means to be in the profession.

Leslie D. Cramblet Alvarez is Assistant Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning and directs the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Denver, USA. She oversees the office's portfolio of faculty development programs and leads campus-wide initiatives related to teaching excellence.

Christopher M. Hakala is Center Director and Professor of Psychology at Springfield College, USA. In his 30-year career, he has taught hundreds of courses, and delivered many faculty development presentations on teaching and learning.

1. Introduction: Setting the stage for an examination of educational developers 2. Who are we? 3. What are our pathways? 4. What do we do? 5. What skills or competencies do we need? 6. Conclusions and what should we take away?