About the Poorvu Center

In 2014, a vision was set for Yale’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) to be a collaborative environment for students and faculty to share information, knowledge and resources - while also learning from one another. 

In 2017, the CTL became the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning in recognition of a generous gift from William Poorvu ‘56, his wife Lia Poorvu, and their children Alison Poorvu Jaffe ‘81 and Jonathan Poorvu ‘84. This legacy gift was a testament to the impact of the Center both within the University and beyond. 

The Poorvu Center features several spaces designed to accommodate courses - especially courses that prioritize student engagement, flexibility, and small group work. With the exception of the TEAL classroom, instructors from FAS and all professional schools are invited to request teaching space in all the rooms we manage. The Poorvu Center also makes several of our rooms available for community use outside of courses. 

With more than four dozen staff, 14 residential college writing tutors, 45 graduate student fellows and consultants, and more than one hundred undergraduate writing partners and course-based peer tutors, the Poorvu Center is dedicated to promoting equitable and engaged teaching and supporting students across the curriculum. Join our vibrant community at a world-class research institution!

We are currently searching for an Associate Director with teaching expertise in quantitative fields to join our Teaching Development and Initiatives team.