Latest Center for Teaching Articles

Scholarly Teaching Program Fall 2025 Applications Open

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Center for Teaching is accepting applications for the next cohort of faculty in the Scholarly Teaching Program. The program offers the opportunity for teaching-focused faculty to participate in an interdisciplinary learning community, explore the literature on evidence-based teaching practices, and attend a teaching conference together.

Center for Teaching Staff Spotlight – Anna Flaming

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
This is the third installment of our Staff Spotlight Series, which aims to introduce you to our team in the Center for Teaching. Anna Flaming is the assistant provost for teaching and learning and director of the Center for Teaching.

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.