Unveiling the roles, tasks, and competencies of Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) directors: Insights from a Delphi study

This study identifies and defines the essential roles, tasks, and competencies of Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) directors in U.S. higher education, synthesizing them into a unified framework that reflects the multifaceted nature of CTL leadership. Using a three-round Delphi method with 54 CTL directors, the study reached consensus on core leadership functions while highlighting contextual variations across institutions. Findings reveal the breadth of directors’ responsibilities, the competencies required for success, and their perspectives on future directions for CTLs. Implications for institutional development and leadership growth are discussed.