Institutions can give support to the teacher's place in the interaction of the teacher, the student and a body of knowledge through the establishment of a separate unit such as a Center on Teaching. This report identifies some tangible means by which such a unit can help teachers sustain and improve instruction. The basic services that are highlighted include the dissemination of information regarding new techniques in instructional development through faculty newsletters; the giving of money and/or advice through special funds for the improvement of instruction and workshops, seminars and consultation; the use of instructional technology through a variety of media and special instructional arrangements; evaluation of student achievement, teacher competence, and impact of instructional and curricular change; and establishment of credibility with the faculty by careful choice of personnel and location of the unit. Some problems and issues that are generally met by such a unit are discussed. They include teacher resistance to change, a lack of general understanding of what constitutes good teaching, and the impact of institutional reward structures. (JMF)