Now is a great time to consider ways to build on your strengths as an instructor! The goal of Peer Feedback on Teaching is to provide support to help you improve the quality of learning in your classroom. Deliberate, continuous improvement of one's teaching is one of the great joys of being a professor. Our trained observers enjoy working with you as you develop and continuously improve your teaching skills. This process takes a cross-disciplinary approach, pairing you with one (1)...
The Objective Selection Form opens on Oct. 16 for the fall 2025 semester through Dec. 7. The OSF allows faculty to identify targeted learning objectives to measure teaching effectiveness and faculty response to the OSF drives summative results on the Student Rating of Instruction Survey. The primary indicator of teaching effectiveness is how well students rate their progress on learning objectives that faculty mark as important or essential on the OSF. Since every course is different,...
Thank you for encouraging students to complete the Student Rating of Instruction Survey. We want to provide you with a few suggestions to consider to increase response rates with your students: Research and best practice consistently show that the most significant factor in increasing participation in online student rating surveys is for faculty to express and demonstrate how the results are essential and used in making meaningful course change(s).The next most influential factor is...
The call for research grant proposals for 2026 Round I opens Sept. 1, 2025, with a deadline of Sept. 15, 2025, at 5 p.m (EST). Once the applicant has their materials ready to submit, please log into GeorgiaVIEW, click on the Self-Registration menu option to find the CbEL Grants Program course. Be sure to complete the self-registration for the course. Submission instructions and forms to upload your materials are in the course announcements. For more information, please see the Program...
The call for research grant proposals for 2026-2027 Round I opens Sept. 1, 2025, with a deadline of Sept. 15, 2025, at 5 p.m. Applicants should read the guidance provided by Academic Affairs. Once the applicant has their materials ready to submit, please log into GeorgiaVIEW/D2L, click on the Self-Registration menu option and find the Academic Affairs Small Grant Application course. Be sure to complete self-registration for the course. Submission instructions and forms to upload your...
Transform your classroom into a vibrant learning community with practical engagement strategies designed specifically for busy faculty. Come, learn from Dr. Stephanie McClure as she shares with you eight strategies to engage your students in classroom activities. This training will equip you with proven techniques to boost student engagement and enthusiasm while fostering a genuine sense of belonging among your students. The best part? These evidence-based activities require minimal...
Transform your classroom into a vibrant learning community with practical engagement strategies designed specifically for busy faculty. Come, learn from Dr. Stephanie McClure as she shares with you eight strategies to engage your students in classroom activities. This training will equip you with proven techniques to boost student engagement and enthusiasm while fostering a genuine sense of belonging among your students. The best part? These evidence-based activities require minimal...
Are you interested in applying for one of the grants being offered by Academic Affairs? Are you wanting support and guidance for preparing and submitting your Academic Affairs Small Grant? Join Jim Berger to learn steps for completing the application and receive guidance on what can be included and what to leave out. Even if you are not sure you want to apply to the programs, this session can help you think about the process and potential projects. Each of the sections will be discussed,...
Are you interested in applying for one of the grants being offered by Academic Affairs? Are you wanting support and guidance for preparing and submitting your Academic Affairs Small Grant? Join Jim Berger to learn steps for completing the application and receive guidance on what can be included and what to leave out. Even if you are not sure you want to apply to the programs, this session can help you think about the process and potential projects. Each of the sections will be discussed,...
Instructor Peer Coaching returns this fall with a fresh opportunity for cross-disciplinary collaboration and growth. IPC pairs instructors from different departments or colleges to engage in meaningful, supportive coaching relationships that aim to improve teaching practices and promote professional development.Each coaching cycle includes setting goals, developing and implementing an action plan and engaging in reflective review. The Center for Teaching and Learning will provide training...