Abstract
Across the higher education landscape, the missions of Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) are often associated with advancing teaching excellence across their institutions. Yet many institutions fail to establish a clear, common conceptualization of teaching excellence. In the context of uncertainty, CTLs may struggle to align their offerings to achieve their missions. Using a case study approach, the authors explore how one institution established an institution-wide conceptualization of teaching excellence through shared governance and how its CTL supports teaching excellence. The authors discuss planned initiatives and offer suggestions for CTLs.