Workshops and Events

All instructors regardless of appointment or experience level are invited to register and attend Center for Teaching events.

As experts in the scholarship of teaching and learning, facilitators, and experienced college instructors, Center for Teaching staff use research and theory to design and lead programs that center excellence in teaching and learning.

Our work includes faculty development, graduate student development, and organizational development.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

Inclusive Syllabus Design Retreat

Monday, August 12, 2024 1:00pm to 3:30pm

University Capitol Centre

We will explore strategies for developing welcoming and learner-centered syllabi, revisit syllabus materials to make them more transparent and inclusive, and personalize syllabus statements. This casual retreat will include dedicated time and space for participants to work on their syllabus drafts.

Transparent Assignment Design Retreat

Thursday, August 15, 2024 1:00pm to 3:30pm

University Capitol Centre

Learn how to design assignments leveraging the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework, which a growing body of evidence indicates improves students’ learning experiences and creates more equitable courses. This casual retreat will include dedicated time and space for participants to plan assignments.

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Tailored Events

Request a sparkshop, workshop, or workshop series!

Center for Teaching staff partner with colleges, departments, and units to offer tailored programming by request.

One-on-one Consultations

Need a thought partner for a teaching idea or challenge? Request a one-on-one consultation! Our staff consults on course design, student motivation, inclusive pedagogy, assignments, grading, teaching statements, student feedback, and more.

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TILE Classrooms

Want to request a TILE classroom? To teach in a TILE classroom, instructors must be TILE enabled. Email tile@uiowa.edu for your personalized TILE consultation.

Tile Consultations

Center for Teaching Events Poster

Each semester, the Center for Teaching puts together a poster featuring our upcoming calendar of events. Our posters are an important way to inform UI instructors about our support services and events. 

View our Spring 24 Poster

View the current and previous semester workshops offered by the Center for Teaching.