Academics

Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) at Essex County College serves as a central resource for advancing high‑quality teaching and student learning across the institution.  

CTLE supports faculty and instructional staff through professional development, instructional design assistance, and evidence‑based teaching practices that promote student engagement, equity, and success across all instructional modalities, including in‑person, hybrid, and online learning.  

Through consultations, workshops, collaborative initiatives, and curated teaching resources, the Center fosters reflective practice, instructional innovation, and continuous improvement in alignment with the College’s mission and academic priorities. 

Contact Us
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM 
Phone: 973 877 3463 
Email: [email protected]  
Location: 3rd Floor, 303 University Ave. Newark, NJ

Support/Training 

Book Appointment:  

ECC Online Education Faculty Certification Course:  

This course is mandatory for any Instructors who wish to teach online. 

Follow the steps below. 

  1. Go to  https://essex-nj.safecolleges.com/ 

  1. Log in with your ECC ID number. 

  1. Click on Extra Training on the lefthand side of the screen 

  1. Scroll or search for ECC – Online Education Faculty Certification Course. 

 


Resource Hub

 

Register for Events Workshop Opportunities Here

 

Faculty Toolkits/Quick Guides: Moodle Video Guide 

 

ECC Digital Bookstore:    

The ECC Digital Bookstore (Akademos by VitalSource) allows faculty to seamlessly embed course materials directly into MOODLE for online, hybrid, and in‑person courses to improve student access and affordability. Faculty should consult with their course coordinator on all textbook and course material selections. Final adoptions are submitted by Division Chairpersons through the Akademos platform. 

Attend a training session at the CTLE on how to navigate the Akademos digital bookstore.  

CLICK TO REGISTER 

 


CTLE Room Request

The CTLE has meeting rooms available for committee, departmental, or virtual class meetings. Reservation is required.  CTLE Room Request Form 

Classroom Technology: All classroom technology falls under Academic Computers. 

Location: 4th floor Room #4119 
Report a technology Issue – Call 973-877- 3096  

Report a Technology Problem in a Classroom 

 

Library Resources: Dr. MLK Jr. Library 

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library welcomes recommendations for new book acquisitions. Use this form to suggest titles for inclusion in the library catalog. 
Academic Library Book Recommendation Form 

This form should not be used for course materials or required textbooks for courses.

 


Faculty Handbook: (TBA) 

 

Initiatives / Learning Communities 

ECC AI Initiatives


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