Hi Friend of the CTE,                                                                 

Welcome to a new academic year! The CTE is at the ready to support all of your teaching and learning needs. In this issue of the News we feature upcoming programs, timely resources, and other targeted supports to help you start the fall semester strong. 

Upcoming Seminars and Events

Together, we will explore how to create space for multiple (opposing) perspectives while staying grounded in your course goals and disciplinary expertise. You will leave with strategies, examples, and campus connections that can help you navigate these conversations with confidence and care.

Tuesday, September 2
11:30 am - 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
In-person only, in 320 Laws Hall

OR

Wednesday, September 3
9:45 am - 11:15 am (snacks and drinks provided)
In-person only, in 320 Laws Hall

How can we create learning environments that move beyond technical content to foster connection, confidence, and critical thinking? In this seminar, 2025 E. Phillips Knox Distinguished Teaching Award winner Dr. Hakam Alomari reflects on his journey from teaching code to cultivating purpose-driven, evidence-based, relevant, innovative, student-centered learning in software engineering. Gain practical strategies and renewed inspiration to design adaptable, inclusive, and impactful classrooms that prepare students not just to code, but to thrive.

Tuesday, September 16
10:00 am - 11:30 pm
In-person only, in 320 Laws Hall

Here’s a reminder to full-time faculty members in their first or second year at Miami: You are invited to join the CTE’s New Faculty Teaching Enhancement Program (NFTEP) in fall 2025. Develop relationships with colleagues, learn innovative teaching strategies, access a wealth of resources, and get professional development funds! If you did not receive an invitation, contact CTE@MiamiOH.edu. The registration deadline is September 2.

Are you interested in improving your teaching using ChatGPT? This workshop is for instructors who want to increase student engagement. Learn how to center students in discipline-specific, in-class, concept-building/application activities by (1) writing effective ChatGPT prompts; (2) engaging in productive ChatGPT conversations; and (3) replacing teacher-centered lectures with student-centered learning experiences.

Thursday, September 25
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
In-person only, in 320 Laws Hall

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 September 15. 

Do not take any registration steps while exploring the course at Auburn’s website. Instead, use the scholarship link to apply. 

Do you love CTE programs, resources, and services? Share our #MoveInMiami link with community members who may wish to support teaching excellence at Miami through this August 21 fundraising campaign. 

News and Information

For the second year, the CTE is creating a special opportunity for Miamians. 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.

From crafting course syllabi to facilitating effective class sessions with meaningful assessment, the CTE is at the ready with valuable resources for your course planning. Check these out!

Consult the Faculty Guide to the Implementation of Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1) for requirements, implementation timelines, and practical steps.

Opportunities From Our Partners

AI Fundamentals is a series of bite-sized microlearnings (modules) designed to help you build a toolkit of AI strategies and develop your own personal principles related to using AI, including in the classroom. Learn more about access and module release dates in this Miami Matters article. 

The North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA 2025) conference takes place October 15-18 on the Miami Oxford campus. Get ready to embark on paahpioni iiši-neepwaantiinki – A Path to Playful Learning.

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