As we enter the summer’s "Dog Days,"* the CTE is throwing you a bone with upcoming grant opportunities, curated pet-agogy resources, and “in case you missed it” treats to make preparing for fall semester a walk in the (dog) park.
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Upcoming Deadlines and Events
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Get Support for Future Teaching Innovations - Major Teaching Project Grant Proposal Deadline: October 15, 2026 |
Submit a CTE major teaching project grant proposal ($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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Lilly Conference Poster Submissions Remain Open |
Proposal submissions for the poster session at the Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching on Friday evening, November 20 remain open, but spots are filling fast. Submit your proposal today! Note: Accepted poster proposals will be considered for a concurrent session spot if openings occur. Looking for guidance in crafting your proposal? On the proposal submission site you can view a webinar recording to learn about the proposal requirements and what will make your proposal stand out to peer reviewers.
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Summer Reading Featurette |
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| Special Journal Issue on AI-Enhanced Pedagogy |
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| “Check Out” the CTE Library |
Did you know that the CTE has a library of over 1000 titles on teaching and learning? See some of our recent acquisitions below, or search the library database for topics of interest. Books can be sent to your office via campus mail. You are also welcome to come browse the library in 317 Laws Hall.
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↓ See our summer favorites ↓ |
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The High Point - Low Point Activity for Supporting Students |
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Frustrated by student resistance to speaking in class? This Faculty Focus article describes an activity that offers multiple learning benefits, from increasing students’ sense of belonging to serving as a foundation for class discussion.
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Determining When AI Belongs in Our Teaching |
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This Faculty Focus article offers four key questions based in the research that instructors should ask themselves when determining whether and how to use AI in the classroom.
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*The name “Dog Days” has nothing to do with tired dogs, but rather dates back to ancient times when civilizations tracked the start of midsummer with the rising of Sirius, the "Dog Star" (source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary).
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