Our Mission & Impact

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Our Mission

The Office of Curriculum, Assessment & Teaching Transformation (CATT) seeks to provide the Division of Academic Affairs with expertise and management over a broad range of instructional opportunities and challenges.

In addition to our own expertise in curriculum and instruction, learning spaces and environments, and assessment and reporting, CATT pursues the broader objective of serving as a comprehensive conduit between faculty and other key offices and administrators on campus in our collective efforts to promote the end-goal of student excellence and success.

Who we are

Our office serves as a comprehensive conduit between faculty and university instructional support in our collective efforts to promote the end-goal of student excellence and success.

The University at Buffalo is a flagship campus of the State University of New York (SUNY). As a member institution of the AAU (Association of American Universities) our office strives to uphold the collective ideals and meet the objectives of the top research universities in North America.

Our Teams

Learning Environment and Technologies

Providing support for UB Learns (Brightspace), predagogy in physical learning spaces and effective use of educational technologies.

Educational Effectiveness and Learning Analytics

Providing oversight of annual learning assessment, program review and course evaluations. 

Teaching Transformation

Providing support for effective pedagogies and curricular and learning design. 

2022-23 Impact Report

The 2022-23 CATT Impact Report provides a glimpse into the exciting work that our office has been able to accomplish over this past academic year. From completion of the Learning Management System transition to ongoing assessment and continuous improvement activities, our teams have been working diligently to provide support to faculty and staff across the campus. 

2022-23 Impact Report

The Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation's portfolio is strategically aligned to the goals of academic affairs as well as the broader university.

Past Reports