Founded in 2021 through the generosity of BU Trustee Emeritus Richard C. Shipley, the Shipley Center supports all faculty working to create innovations in teaching and learning – and across courses and programs that drive effective student engagement. The Shipley Center works in close collaboration with faculty to develop engaging learning experiences, informed by data and for the purpose of promoting innovation, equity and inclusion in higher education. We steward the effective use and deployment of the endowment fund, providing financial and in-kind support through the use of innovation education technology.
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Project Exploration & Funding
The Shipley Center nurtures innovative ideas and approaches to bolster academic innovation at scale. We have a robust history of supporting and incubating projects and emerging technologies, ranging from open online courses and innovations in project-based learning to lifelong learning portals and digital infrastructure for advising and mentoring. We are pleased to offer both funding and development support from project inception to pilot implementation and evaluation.
Guiding Principles
Creative Courage
We are inspired by creative courage and committed to high standards of quality, capacity building, flexibility, continuous learning, and transparent processes.
Compelling Curiosity
All of our collaborations begin with questions and curiosity. Together, we generate ideas, prototype solutions, deliver value, and share outcomes.
Collaborative Culture
We endeavor to cultivate a culture that invites dialogue and collaboration, expanding our frame of reference to create value and impact for as many as possible.
