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At the University of Montpellier, educational innovation is now a reality. The years of the I-SITE MUSE initiative were, in this regard, groundbreaking. Innovating in education means driving a shift in the mindset of those involved in university teaching. It also means transforming the spaces where instruction takes place and, finally, experimenting with new and increasingly innovative methods. It represents a profound shift away from traditional paradigms of knowledge transmission, with the goal of fostering the professional development of faculty and involving students in this process. But innovation also means sharing and spreading best practices, which requires observing these transformations and measuring the impacts of their implementation. This pedagogical innovation is part of the educational strategy led by the Office of the President of the University of Montpellier and implemented by the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VP CFVU). It has been brought to life through the creation of the Joint Service for Pedagogical Innovation Support. The Center for Pedagogical Innovation Support (CSIP): A Catalyst for Change Building on the experience gained during the I-SITE MUSE years, the CSIP is firmly committed to supporting faculty and Professors who are eager to transform their teaching practices. The CSIP embodies a vision: while not dismissing traditional, teacher-centered teaching methods, its mission centers on interactive pedagogies that bring together students, faculty, researchers, learning spaces, and technology. The goal is to facilitate the co-construction of skills and knowledge. The CSIP is committed to implementing teaching methods centered on human interaction, as learning is a lifelong journey where a multitude of educational opportunities intersect, converge, and are shared. Finally, the CSIP represents an experimental approach, rooted in the reality of 21st-century education. Website The Observatory of Pedagogical Transformation (OTP) The OTP conducts studies to better understand the teaching practices of university faculty, how these practices are evolving, and their impact on student success. Students’ perceptions of teaching practices are central to these studies. The studies are conducted to support faculty and in collaboration with them. OTP website