The mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence is to foster the enhancement of teaching excellence in all its forms.
We seek to provide constructive and developmental mechanisms for nurturing the excellence in teaching that already exists at 51±¬ÁÏÍø. These mechanisms will honor our differences and build on our strengths.
See support services offered by CTE
Center for Teaching Excellence-Instructional Design Support (CTE-IDS)
Spring 2026 Drop-in hours via Zoom
Wednesdays 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
| Date & Time | Event Title | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Tues, Feb. 10 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Understanding and Supporting the Gen Z Learner Led by Amar Mmoud |
Virtual: |
| Wed, Feb. 25 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Advising for a Successful Student Experience Led by Dr. Kalani Palmer |
Virtual: |
| Wed, Mar. 4 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. |
Leveraging AI to Support Student and Faculty Work Led by Dr. Veronica Paz and Kathryn Kowalski |
Virtual: Changed to online only |
| Tue, Apr. 7 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
51±¬ÁÏÍø AI Summit | Hybrid In Person:TBA Zoom ID: TBA |
| Thu, Apr. 9 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. |
Creating a Liquid Syllabus: A Hands-On Workshop Led by Amar Mmoud |
Virtual: |
| Wed, Apr. 15 4:30 p.m. |
Informational Event: Faculty Promoting Cosponsored by the University-Wide Promotion Committee (UWPC) |
Virtual: |
Earn Active/Active Plus status by attending these events!
Faculty will be recognized as active members of Reflective Practice by attending four Teaching Circle Meetings or four Large Group Meetings.
Faculty who participate in four Teaching Circle Meetings and four Large Group Meetings are recognized as Active Plus Members.
| Day | Time | Zoom Link | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 21 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | ||
| Tuesday, December 2 | 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | ||
| Monday, January 5 | 12:00 p.m.–1:00 pm | ||
| Tuesday, January 13 | 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | ||
| Tuesday, January 20 | 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | ||
| Wednesday, January 28 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m | ||
| Tuesday, February 10 | 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m | ||
| Wednesday, March 11 | 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m |
| Day | Time | Zoom Link |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 23 | 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | |
| Thursday, March 26 | 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | |
| Tuesday, March 31 | 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | |
| Friday, April 10 | 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. |
CTE encourages reflective and effective teaching through Teaching Circles and Large Group Meetings.
This resource collection includes information about online teaching, foundations in teaching and learning, and original resources such as 51±¬ÁÏÍø SPARKS.
CTE offers inclusive teaching with professional development, resources, and collaboration.
Archived resources from the CTE publication of the Advisor Advocate Bulletin, Advisor and Advisee resources, and 51±¬ÁÏÍø Advise training materials.
We host professional development opportunities for faculty such as the Summer Academy.
We recognize our fellow faculty through annual Faculty Recognition Awards and award Mini-Grants to fund Teaching Circle projects.
Read CTE’s mission and history, and see annual reports and photos. Find archival information about sunsetted programs.
View the faculty, staff, and student workers who contribute to the Center for Teaching Excellence.
When you make a gift in support of the Center for Teaching Excellence, you invest in the world’s next generation of leaders. Scholarships and program support create the best possible student experience.
