Hi Friend of the CTE,
The CTE sends you our best wishes for a strong finish to the academic year. As you complete finals and grades, check out all of our exciting opportunities to reflect on and grow in your teaching this summer and next year.
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Upcoming Deadlines and Events
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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.
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Advancing Teacher Scholars Symposium |
Friday, May 15, 10:00-11:30 am in 1066 Armstrong Student Center
Discover this year’s advances in teaching and learning at Miami. The 2025-26 Advancing Teacher 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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Lilly Conference Proposal Drop-in |
Tuesday, June 2, 10:00-11:30 am (via Zoom)
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Proposals for the Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching (November 19-21, 2026) are due June 15. Gregg Wentzell, Conference Director, will be available via Zoom to discuss preparing your proposal. Drop in at any time during the 10-11:30 am time slot to ask questions or receive feedback on your draft proposal.
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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 club 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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GenAI Teaching Exchange - Thank You! |
Our May 5th event, led by past GenAI CTE program attendees, was a huge success thanks to our awesome presenters! Your innovations on teaching with generative AI energized and inspired us during a busy time of year.
Presenters:
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- Thomas Bouril
- Dennis Cheatham
- Mitchell Killian
- Janice Kinghorn
- Heidi McKee
- Camilla McMahon
- Briana von Mizener
- Kristin Shamas
- Jason Weimer
- Geoff Zoeckler
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What Can We Learn From End-of-Course Evaluations? |
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This Faculty Focus article shares recommendations from award-winning teachers on how to approach course evaluations with an improvement mindset—that is, as an opportunity for discovering students’ needs as learners in order to improve instruction.
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Writing Academic Integrity Statements in the Age of AI |
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How should you define “academic integrity” for students in the age of AI? This Faculty Focus article discusses 5 strategies for designing academic integrity statements for course materials and assignments. Note: If you have questions about writing academic integrity statements related to AI, you may contact Brenda Quaye, Assistant Director for Academic Integrity (quayebr@miamioh.edu).
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Important Information From Our Partners and Other Institutions
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Office of Research for Undergraduates Needs Your Input |
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The Office of Research for Undergraduates (ORU) is conducting a needs assessment regarding the early engagement of students in research. Please provide your responses to a survey by May 31, 2026, which will help us in developing programming for the 2026-27 academic year. Completing the survey will automatically enter your name into a drawing for a $20 gift card.
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Faculty Idea Exchange Teaching Conference |
June 5, 2026, Columbus State Community College
The Columbus State Faculty Idea Exchange (FIX) brings together college educators from Central Ohio and beyond to exchange innovative, evidence-based ideas, showcase effective teaching strategies grounded in research, and collaborate on practices that strengthen teaching and improve student success. Miami’s Meredith Erb (Chemistry and Biochemistry) and Bonnine Erwin (Miami Online) are copresenting a session on "Formative Classroom Observations for Reflection and Continuous Improvement.” Registration is FREE, and lunch is included.
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