In order to determine an applicant's proficiency in written communication and ensure the appropriateness of teaching assignments a directed writing sample is required. In recent years college-wide research efforts, discussions and planning initiatives have been directed at making Valencia a more "learning-centered" institution. Please provide a 300 to 500 word description of what you believe it means to be a "learning-centered" college and how you would structure your course(s) to contribute to the "learning-centered" environment.