Empower Teaching Open Access Book Series

The Empower Teaching Open Access Book Series brings together dynamic, peer-reviewed volumes that explore the many dimensions of teaching and learning in higher education. Each book advances the Center for Empowering Teaching Excellence’s mission to cultivate vibrant, inclusive, and evidence-based learning environments. Published in collaboration with USU Libraries, these books are freely accessible online, expanding the reach of the authors and amplifying their contributions to the worldwide teaching and learning community.

Series Editors

Production Editor

Travis N Thurston, PhD
Executive Director
Center for Empowering Teaching Excellence
Utah State University
travis.thurston@usu.edu

Series Published by Utah State University

Current Call for Proposals

The editors of ‘Cultivating a Sense of Belonging in Higher Education’—invite chapter proposals exploring how belonging is fostered among students, faculty, educational developers, administrators, and communities. We’re looking to highlight your research, frameworks, or stories that strengthen connectedness, support, and respect in higher ed.

Proposals (300–500 words) due Dec 1, 2025 | Book icon Published May 2026

Submission deadline has been extended to December 8, 2025

Author Guide, Submission Form, and Additional Information