The TRO Library contains over 8,000 books, articles, and reports on various aspects of teaching and learning in higher education - all catalogued in a computerized data base. Computer searches on specific topics is a service that TRO will provide to faculty. Research undertaken by the Office focuses on applied educational problems that are of direct concern to the University. Recent examples include a survey of the characteristics and attitudes of correspondence students and focus group research on the 'quality of life' of the UW undergraduate. The Office also operates an Instructional Development Grants Program to provide modest financial support for faculty who wish to carry out research or development projects related to teaching.
Some faculties also provide some partial matching funds.
Each year, the University awards a Distinguished Teacher Award to four UW teachers, following nomination by their students and colleagues. The services include equipment loan, program production, media library facilities and technical support. The main office is located in Engineering 2, room 1309 and the office phone number is extension 4806 or 888-4806. The Director is Ron Russell. Technical assistance and operators are available.