Events
The week before the break, CETL hosted our final workshop of the semester, “Developing a Trauma-Aware Pedagogy.” Unfortunately, the topic is more relevant than ever: according to recent reports, nearly half of students who attend college counseling sessions say they have experienced trauma, and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder more
Newsletter
Reports from the 49th annual POD Network conference in Chicago
About CETL
We invite our community to review the milestones of our 2023-2024 academic year work.
Events
On October 14, 2024, CETL staff Josh Eyler, Emily Pitts Donahoe, and Liz Norell presented a workshop entitled “Teaching in the Weeks Surrounding the Election” to help instructors prepare for periods of heightened emotions, like those expected around the upcoming US presidential election. To start, as part of the university’
Events
On October 2, CETL facilitated a workshop on “Leading Difficult Discussions” for an audience of instructors, graduate TAs, and faculty members. Josh Eyler introduced the concept with an opening activity on reflection, in which participants identified topics or circumstances that might lead to difficult discussions. They suggested many potential sources
Events
Leveraging the Power of Human Connections for Faculty & Student Success, with Dr. Isis Artze-Vega
Events
Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act can help faculty create inclusive, psychologically safer learning environments for students.
Inclusive Teaching
Two CETL educators are releasing books this semester—and the UM community is invited to their launch parties!
Events
For you and for your students
Graduate Students
At CETL, we love working with graduate students. We’re especially excited this year to be joined by two outstanding Graduate Teaching Fellows, Amitesh Singh and Winshen Liu. Graduate Teaching Fellows collaborate with CETL staff on our offerings for graduate students and benefit from extensive mentorship in teaching and educational
Events
CETL hosted three workshops for instructors in the week before classes started. Here are some highlights.
About CETL
The CETL team was busy this summer, and our semi-regular news roundup has a little something for everyone--grading, hot takes on higher ed, accessible conferences, and time management.