As the 2023–2024 academic year comes to an end, the Center for Teaching would like to thank our graduate teaching fellows for their invaluable work.

Proactively documenting your teaching will make it easier to produce materials for annual review, tenure and promotion processes, and teaching awards and recognitions. The process of regularly collecting and reflecting on evidence about your teaching is also a great way to help you make informed decisions about your teaching practices and identify impactful areas for revision in your courses.

The Center for Teaching’s Students as Partners program is wrapping up the academic year, cultivating student-centered learning experiences across campus and beyond. The year has culminated with showcases and national recognition.

In this pedagogical article, we’ll share some insights from University of Iowa instructors who have been using their syllabi as a catalyst for reflection and continuous improvement.