Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the Center for Teaching.
Our monthly newsletter is for anyone who wants to help advance teaching and learning excellence at the University of Iowa. Our goal is to help you stay informed about new and ongoing opportunities within the Center for Teaching, as well as provide a medium for university educators to engage in the conversation about higher education teaching practices on campus and beyond.
Each newsletter may also include information on upcoming events and workshops, registration deadlines, teaching resources and guidance, pedagogical articles, and more.
Most Recent Articles
Connecting with SoTL Experts to transform teaching and learning at Iowa
Monday, February 17, 2025
As part of a multi-year effort funded by the P3 Strategic Initiatives Fund, the University of Iowa is using scholarly inquiry to advance excellence in teaching and learning. The initiative provides faculty members with expert, ongoing support to design, implement, and disseminate SoTL studies.
Q&A with Graduate Teaching Fellow Emily Wieder
Friday, February 14, 2025
Each year, graduate teaching fellows design and facilitate a workshop as part of their work with the Center for Teaching. Emily Wieder, a PhD student in French and Francophone World Studies, is hosting a TILE Classroom Teaching Demo on Wednesday, March 12.
Center for Teaching Staff Spotlight – Katherine Beydler
Monday, February 10, 2025
This is the second installment of our Staff Spotlight Series, which aims to introduce you to our team in the Center for Teaching. Katherine Beydler is an associate director in the Center for Teaching.
A Blueprint for Success
Friday, February 7, 2025
Since 2016, the Center for Teaching’s Course Design Institute (CDI) has helped University of Iowa faculty from 56 departments design or redesign their courses. The five-day workshop provides instructors with the dedicated time, structure, and support needed to construct or revise a course while connecting with colleagues from across campus.