Hi Friend of the CTE,
Make the most of the last month of the spring semester with learning, inspiration, and community building from the CTE. Check out our April and May programming offerings and other resources to help you and your students finish strong.
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Scholarships for Auburn University’s Asynchronous “Intro to AI” Course |
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 May 8, 2026.
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Note: Do not take any registration steps while exploring the courses at Auburn’s website. Instead, use the scholarship link to apply.
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The purpose of the 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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Upcoming Seminars and Workshops
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Personalized Teaching Development: Nuts and Bolts of ACUE |
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 320 Laws Hall
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Learn about CTE’s partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), one of the most trusted sources for faculty development in higher education. Your free membership to the ACUE Commons gives you online access to instructor development (and endorsements) anytime and anywhere. Learn how to access and make the most of instructor development from Quick Study courses in the Commons. From AI and Constructive Conversations to Media Literacy and Critical Thinking, instructional growth is just a click away!
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New Journal Issue Focuses on Teaching With AI |
Reimagining Learning Outcomes Through AI-Enhanced Pedagogy
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The new issue of the Journal on Excellence in College Teaching (Vol. 37 Special Issue, 2026) focuses on “Reimagining Learning Outcomes Through AI-Enhanced Pedagogy” and features an article by Miami’s Heidi McKee (English). Note: You must be on campus or logged in via VPN to access the Journal.
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A Conversation With the Guest Editors and Authors |
Thursday, April 23, 2:00-2:50 pm, via Zoom
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This webinar celebrates the newly published special issue of the Journal on Excellence in College Teaching: “Reimagining Learning Outcomes Through AI-Enhanced Pedagogy.” It will feature commentary and discussion by the guest editors and authors.
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Writing a Successful Original Lilly Conference Proposal |
Paper proposals for the Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching, now in its 45th year, are due June 15, 2026. Join the Conference Director, Gregg Wentzell, for a discussion on how to craft and submit a successful proposal at either an in-person workshop or a webinar via Zoom. Topics will include the criteria for proposals, the most common reasons proposals are rejected, and the features that will make your proposal stand out to peer reviewers.
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Luncheon Workshop
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 12:00-1:30 pm EDT, Laws Hall 320 (lunch included)
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Webinar
Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00-10:50 am EDT (via Zoom)
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Celebrate Teaching Excellence! |
The CTE congratulates Dr. Amber Frankin (Associate Professor, Speech Pathology and Audiology), the 2026 winner of the E. Phillips Knox Distinguished Teaching Award. If you missed it, be sure to read this inspiring article from Miami Matters about Amber’s achievements. Thanks to the CTE Senate Committee for their work in selecting the awardee this year.
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Practice Exams for Improving Learning
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This article from Faculty Focus shares the learning benefits that practice exams or quizzes provide for students, including retrieval practice for better retention, metacognitive awareness of gaps in learning, and greater equity in the study and test-taking experience. Here’s a gem from the article: “Write the exam first and the practice quiz second so you know that the latter is a good representation of the former.”
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| The Value of Cumulative Exams
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According to research gathered by Maryellen Weimer in this article from Faculty Focus, cumulative exams motivate students to engage in behaviors that promote better performance. She discusses several strategies to encourage student buy-in.
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Opportunities From Our Partners
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Virtual ADA Title II/Web Accessibility Panel Discussion |
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Friday, May 1, 10:00-11:30 a.m. ET via Zoom
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The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) is sponsoring a free panel discussion comprising members of the Ohio Digital Accessibility Working Group to address common questions and concerns related to the forthcoming ADA Title II/web accessibility compliance requirements. Panel participants will include Miami’s own Sean Poley, Executive Director, AccessMU Center.
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