Hi Friend of the CTE,
As summer begins, the CTE celebrates your accomplishments from the past academic year. We invite you to explore our opportunities to connect with colleagues, be inspired through our reading selections, and prepare a proposal for the Lilly Conference on College Teaching.
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Upcoming Deadlines and Events
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Lilly Conference Proposal Drop-in
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Tuesday, June 2, 10:00-11:30 am (via Zoom)
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Paper 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.
Note: Proposal submission is temporarily unavailable as an upgrade to the Wordpress site is completed. We will send an announcement via the CTE and Lilly listservs when it is functional again. Thank you for your patience with this process.
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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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New Journal Issue Features Miami Authors |
The brand new issue of the Journal on Excellence in College Teaching (Vol. 37.2, 2026) includes studies on student metacognition, belonging, and identity transformation, and it features an article on “Empowering Gen Z” by Miami’s Kerri Cissna, Rebecca Crews, Joshua Ferris, Robert Gray, and Ella Roberts. Note: You must be on campus or logged in through the VPN to access the Journal.
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Spaces Still Available: 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 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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Creating Classrooms of Care |
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Mutual respect and self-care are key to effective learning. This Faculty Focus article describes four activities—from wellness check-in’s to student-curated Spotify soundtracks—that can help set the tone for caring and supportive classroom communities.
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Improving Critical Thinking |
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The CAT (Check-Ask-Think) Test is a tool for evaluating the quality and credibility of information. Learn how it can improve students’ critical-thinking skills in this Faculty Focus article.
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Opportunities From Our Partners
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Valuable Click and Connect From the Regionals CTL: What's New With AI and Academic Integrity |
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Tuesday, June 23, 1:00-2:30 pm (via Zoom)
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Join Brenda Quaye (Assistant Director, Academic Integrity Initiatives) and Leah Henson (Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty) for this discussion on academic integrity. Brenda will discuss what she has seen and learned from recent cases involving unauthorized AI usage. We will discuss the "Trojan Horse" method of detection, how and why students are using AI, and what you are seeing in your classes and ways to address the issues.
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