Hi Friend of the CTE,
Fall into learning at the CTE! As we reach the midpoint of the semester, this News issue features resources, programming and services to help you continue charting a course for teaching excellence.
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Supercharge Your Teaching With Formative Feedback
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“I learned more speaking with my FTA consultant than looking at this data by myself. The consultant helped me process the results and gain an outside perspective.”
Unlock the power of your teaching through these two complementary CTE services.
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A Formative Classroom Observation—New! |
A CTE Faculty Teaching Associate (FTA) observes your class, then meets with you to share insights to help enrich the classroom experience for you and your students. Note: This is a pilot program for the Oxford campus only; spaces are limited.
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Meet with an FTA to gain insights from a seasoned instructor on what your students’ feedback reveals about their learning needs.
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Teaching with AI-Inclusive and AI-Resistant Learning Experiences |
Learn more about crafting assignments that either center or de-center generative AI. This online course is CTE Director-Approved and free to you. And, access is easy.
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***If you are a faculty member, you already have an account and received an email alert on Sept. 17. If you can't find that email, go to https://learn.acue.org/, enter your Miami email address, click "forgot password," and complete your first login using the auto-generated email.
When you log in, watch this video to help you find the Quick Study courses, specifically the AI ones.
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Deadline: October 15, 2025
The purpose of 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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Major Teaching Project Grant Proposal |
Deadline: October 15, 2025
Submit a CTE major teaching project grant proposal (up to $3,000). These grants encourage curricular and pedagogical innovations that result in more engaged and improved student learning. Innovations may be at the course, department, division, and/or university levels.
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E. Phillips Knox Distinguished Teaching Award Nomination |
Deadline: October 15, 2025
This award was established by Miami alumnus E. Phillips Knox, a 1968 graduate, to recognize creative, innovative, and engaging teaching methods at the undergraduate level.
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Why Should You Attend the Lilly Conference? |
“This was my first time at the Original Lilly Conference, and I could not believe the positive energy just floating around. It reinvigorated my love for teaching and learning.”
“The emphasis on interaction and community made it different from other conferences.”
“The experiential way of delivering the topics was fantastic.”
“The level of engagement and the tangible ideas I leave with make this conference stand out.”
“The conference is genuine and authentic to its purpose to support and advance teaching and learning from colleagues interested in evidence-based strategies.”
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Come engage and celebrate a shared passion for excellent teaching and learning with colleagues from Miami and across the U.S.! See the next News item to learn how to attend Lilly for FREE!
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Apply to Attend Miami’s Original Lilly Conference for FREE! |
We are thrilled to offer over 100 registration scholarships (excluding meals and preconference workshops) to Miami instructors, graduate students, and staff. Complete this short scholarship application to be considered. Please wait to register until you receive word on your application from LillyCon@MiamiOH.edu.
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Teaching Students to Prompt With Purpose |
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This Faculty Focus article describes a simple framework for teaching students to craft effective AI prompts that encourage them to view AI as a learning partner.
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Learning to Grade for Growth |
Are you tired of questions like, “Will this be on the test?” Learn how to turn your students’ focus from points to proficiency with competency-based grading in this Faculty Focus article.
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Opportunities From Our Partners
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Call for Proposals: 22nd Annual Cuyahoga Community College Faculty Colloquium
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Proposals are invited for the 22nd Annual Cuyahoga Community College Faculty Colloquium: Unbound – A Colloquium of Limitless Learning. Faculty, staff, and administrators from all higher education institutions are welcome to present.
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