The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies, connecting with peers, and developing your own understandings about […]
The gradebook in Brightspace is often the last thought when building your course but we know that thinking about it early, and understanding how it works can save time in the long run. This session will go into greater detail about the gradebook, address frequently asked questions from faculty, and provide you with easy to […]
91¸£Àû has an institutional license for iClicker, meaning faculty can use these tools in classrooms without any additional fees to students or hardware purchases. This session will focus on how to integrate iClicker with your Brightspace gradebook and walk you through setting up your iClicker account.  August 28th | 12:30pm - 1:00pm REGISTER HERE
Join us for an interactive workshop where we will model creative, effective ways to use student response systems, from iClicker to paper voting cards, to engage students in learning, improve critical thinking, help build community, and perhaps most important – revitalize your lecture. Whether you are new to teaching or in search of inspiration – […]
Introduction to Student Accessibility Services and the Accommodate System In this session, new faculty will receive an overview of Student Accessibility Services, the office responsible for determining academic accommodations. They will also be given a short training on how to access and utilize Accommodate, the UMS disability management system. Faculty will learn how to view Faculty Accommodation […]
To kick off this Community of Practice, we will host lunch for our initial meeting, learn about the goals and structure of the CoP and discuss what to expect during the first week for classes. CoP overview: Together, explore and learn about 91¸£Àû’s students, policies, and develop a strong foundation of teaching skills through the […]
An In-person Workshop geared toward our international faculty and graduate teaching assistants Due to low registration, this event has been cancelled.Â
The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies, connecting with peers, and developing your own understandings about […]
The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of […]
Observe. Reflect. Connect. The Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) is a semester-long faculty learning community designed to spark new insights into your teaching through peer observation and reflective dialogue. This program is formative, collaborative, and fully faculty-driven—and that’s what makes it powerful. Fall 2025 Cohort | Student Engagement and High Impact Practices Alternating Tuesdays from 12:30-1:45pm […]
Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto by Kevin Gannon, historian and educational developer. Five Biweekly Meetings starting September 10th Wednesdays @ 12:00 - 1:00pm In-person (virtual participation can be accommodated if required) Elevate your teaching skills, expand your understanding of teaching in higher education and connect with other interested graduate students. Open to any and all […]
The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop, draft, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an […]
