Hi Friend of the CTE,
As you navigate course wrap-up, the CTE is here to support you—now and into the summer and next year. Be sure to check out approaching AI scholarship and grant deadlines, register for an upcoming Lilly proposal webinar and a summer book discussion, and consider applying for a 2026-27 Faculty Learning Community.
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Scholarships for Auburn University’s Asynchronous “ Intro to AI ” Course |
This self-paced, asynchronous online, interactive, 5-7 hour course has been tested by the CTE, featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed, and was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Program: Noncredit Award by the UCPEA. The scholarship deadline is May 8, 2026.
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Note: Do not take any registration steps while exploring the courses at Auburn’s website. Instead, use the scholarship link to apply.
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The purpose of the CTE-IGNITE (Incorporating Generative AI With Novel Ideas for Teaching Excellence) grants is to encourage scholarly teaching around the opportunities and challenges presented by Generative AI. There are 3 levels of grants available.
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Call for Applications for 2026-2027 Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) |
The CTE is excited to announce the call for applications for our 2026-2027 FLCs. Be sure to check out the 5 topic-based FLCs and 1 cohort-based FLC that are now accepting applications. Participation is limited to one FLC per year.
Deadline for applications is Friday, May 15, 2026.
As a bit of history, Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) were founded at Miami University in 1978 by Milt Cox, CTE Director Emeritus. FLCs are promoted in the new collection Smart Programming for Teaching and Learning Centers: Facilitating a Dynamic Faculty Development Experience (Routledge, 2026) with a chapter on the Miami FLC model by Gregg Wentzell (CTE Assistant Director).
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Upcoming Seminars and Workshops
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Writing a Successful Original Lilly Conference Proposal |
Friday, May 8 10:00-11:00 am (via Zoom)
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Paper proposals for the Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching, now in its 45th year, are due June 15, 2026. Join the Conference Director, Gregg Wentzell, for a Zoom discussion on how to craft and submit a successful proposal. Topics will include the criteria for proposals, the most common reasons proposals are rejected, and the features that will make your proposal stand out to peer reviewers.
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Advancing Teacher Scholars Symposium
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Friday, May 15 10:00-11:30 am in 1066 Armstrong Student Center
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Discover this year’s advances in teaching and learning at Miami. The 2025-26 Advancing Teaching Scholars cohort will share results from their research. Stop by for poster presentations and celebrate an exciting year of scholarship of teaching and learning with us! Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
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Summer Book Discussion Registration Is Open! |
The CTE is hosting 3 book discussions this summer! We supply the books and facilitate the discussions (via Zoom). Join your colleagues and engage in dialogue around teaching and learning topics. Each book discussion group is limited to 12 participants. Please note: Book discussion registration and participation are limited to 1 book per person.
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Wednesday, June 10
10:00 - 11:30 am
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| Thursday, June 25
10:00 - 11:30 am
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| Tuesday, July 21
10:00 - 11:30 am
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Your Online, Asynchronous, or Hybrid Course Reimagined |
What if a fresh set of eyes could help you elevate your online course before the new semester begins?
Take advantage of a formative course review for your summer or fall online course with Bonnie Erwin (Director of Operations, Miami Online, and CTE Faculty Teaching Associate), an experienced instructional designer who understands both scholarly teaching and the tools that support it. Whether your course is synchronous, asynchronous, or hybrid, you’ll receive thoughtful, confidential feedback tailored to your goals: Refine your course design, enhance student engagement, and align your activities with best practices. Note: A limited number of spaces is available—make your request soon.
Invest a little time now with Bonnie to make a meaningful impact on your students’ learning experience!
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Webinar Recording of “Reimagining Learning Outcomes Through AI-Enhanced Pedagogy: A Conversation With the Guest Editors and Authors” |
In case you missed the April 23 webinar celebrating the newly published special issue of the Journal on Excellence in College Teaching on “Reimagining Learning Outcomes Through AI-Enhanced Pedagogy,” the recording is available on the YouTube channel.
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Designing Meaningful Course Endings |
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This Faculty Focus article shares research-based strategies for thoughtful planning and facilitating of the final weeks of a course to provide “an opportunity to consolidate learning, deepen reflection, and help students leave the course with a sense of accomplishment and continuity.”
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Opportunities From Our Partners
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Important Update on ADA Title II Compliance Deadline |
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The Department of Justice has officially extended the ADA Title II compliance deadline to April 26, 2027. Let’s use this valuable extra time to keep our momentum going and continue making our digital content inclusive for everyone.
Sincere thanks to everyone who has already taken steps to make course content more accessible, independently or in collaboration with AccessMU; your commitment to accessibility greatly contributes to Miami’s ability to meet the revised deadline.
The AccessMU Center will continue the Spring drop-in sessions through May 1, and will offer virtual summer drop-in sessions beginning May 19. During the summer, please contact AccessMU@MiamiOH.edu to arrange in-person visits.
For helpful guides and resources, please visit MiamiOH.edu/AccessMU or reach out to the AccessMU Center at AccessMU@MiamiOH.edu with any questions.
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