Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL)

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The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning is dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and assessing teaching effectiveness and student learning. We assist faculty, academic units, and teaching assistants in improving instruction. In addition to the events listed below, we are always available for individual consultations or special activities within a department or college. Most of the workshops count toward CITL certificate program continuing education credit. Please check back often to see what events have been added. Want reminders of what teaching sessions are coming up soon? Join our CITL listserv by sending an e-mail message (must be from your University of Illinois address) to listserv@illinois.edu, and in the body of the message write only the following:  subscribe CITL

Preparing Future Professionals: A Competency-Based Approach to Experiential Learning - The Art of Teaching Lunchtime Seminar Series

Event Type
Conference/Workshop
Sponsor
Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
Virtual
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Date
Nov 13, 2025   12:00 pm   1:00pm
Speaker
Jean Drasgow
Registration
Registration
Contact
Jordan Leising
E-Mail
jleising@illinois.edu
Phone
217-300-9228
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Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning

Jean Drasgow (ACES) outlines a course designed to bridge the gap between academic preparation and career readiness by embedding three key NACE competencies—communication, problem-solving, and collaboration—into experiential learning. Students work in diverse teams on real-world problems provided by external clients, engaging in activities such as needs assessments, data collection, and evidence-based decision-making. The course emphasizes professional skill development through written and verbal communication, peer reviews, and client interactions, while also providing a safe space for students to learn from mistakes and refine their approach. A structured 16-week timeline guides students from team formation and psychological safety training to final presentations and reflections, with testimonials and mentoring outcomes underscoring the program’s impact on student growth and career preparedness.

For more teaching information, visit our main CITL web site.  To join our CITL listserv, send an e-mail message (must be from your University of Illinois address) to listserv@illinois.edu, and in the body of the message write only the following: subscribe CITL

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