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

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Fall 2026 New TA Orientation

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Pomerantz Center
The Center for Teaching's New TA Orientation will be held in person from 1-3:30 pm on August 19. 
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Launch Your Semester Clinics

Friday, August 21, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre

Have last-minute teaching questions? Drop in to either of two Teaching Clinics for refreshments and consultations on your syllabus, ICON, first-day lesson plans, and any other teaching or instructional technology questions. An optional TILE consultation is also available. All faculty and graduate teaching assistants are welcome.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology

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Launch Your Semester Clinics

Monday, August 24, 2026 12:00pm to 2:00pm
University Capitol Centre

Have last-minute teaching questions? Drop in to either of two Teaching Clinics for refreshments and consultations on your syllabus, ICON, first-day lesson plans, and any other teaching or instructional technology questions. An optional TILE consultation is also available. All faculty and graduate teaching assistants are welcome.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology

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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, assignments, grading, teaching statements, student feedback, and more.

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.

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.