Faculty Development at CITL
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Most teachers get evaluated by their students at the end of the course. But by then, it is too late to make changes that will make a difference for your current students. Come to this workshop to learn how to design, implement, and interpret Informal Early Feedback (IEF) to improve the class experience for everyone.
Friday, September 18, 2026
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Establishes a shared understanding of neurodiversity and Universal Design for Learning, providing practical strategies for inclusive, clarity-focused course design.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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This retreat creates space for faculty across campus to connect, reflect, and learn from one another as we explore a simple question: What feels harder about teaching today than it did five years ago? Together, we will identify common challenges, share experiences, and begin a year-long conversation about the opportunities and realities shaping teaching and learning today
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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This workshop explores the “Well-Delivered” pillar of the Teaching Excellence at Illinois framework, focusing on effective instructional delivery. Participants will examine strategies for engaging students, communicating clearly, and creating inclusive learning environments.
Monday, September 28, 2026
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Most teachers get evaluated by their students at the end of the course. But by then, it is too late to make changes that will make a difference for your current students. Come to this workshop to learn how to design, implement, and interpret Informal Early Feedback (IEF) to improve the class experience for everyone.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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CITL Faculty Book Club (Hybrid): A Practical Guide to Teaching Neurodivergent College Students
RecurringOne book, eight friends, and infinite possibilities! This chapter of the CITL Faculty Book Club will meet online or in person… your choice! A Practical Guide to Teaching Neurodivergent College Students by Jennifer L. Pusateri is a practical handbook designed for higher education faculty and educational developers who are ready to embrace neuroinclusive instruction...
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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This workshop explores the “Inclusive and Ethical” pillar of the Teaching Excellence at Illinois framework. Participants will examine strategies for creating equitable, respectful, and inclusive learning environments that support all students.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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This presentation examines encountering evidence and making a historical claim, and how that research process has shaped the classroom. Using the research on Ericka Huggins as a case study, the presentation explores how historians follow evidence across different kinds of sources, navigate gaps and contradictions, and determines what can responsibly be claimed.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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This workshop explores the “Reflective and Evolving” pillar of the Teaching Excellence at Illinois framework. Participants will engage in practices that support continuous improvement, self-assessment, and professional growth in teaching.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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CITL Faculty Book Club (Hybrid): A Practical Guide to Teaching Neurodivergent College Students
RecurringOne book, eight friends, and infinite possibilities! This chapter of the CITL Faculty Book Club will meet online or in person… your choice! A Practical Guide to Teaching Neurodivergent College Students by Jennifer L. Pusateri is a practical handbook designed for higher education faculty and educational developers who are ready to embrace neuroinclusive instruction...
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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This workshop brings together educators across campus to celebrate teaching, share effective practices, and build community. Participants will engage in storytelling, collaborative reflection, and peer learning to inspire continued growth and innovation in teaching.
Friday, October 16, 2026
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Examines how course structures create executive-function demands and introduces scaffolding strategies that reduce cognitive load without sacrificing rigor.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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This workshop explores the role of peer observation in supporting well-delivered teaching. Participants will examine strategies for observing instructional practices, providing constructive feedback, and engaging in reflective dialogue to strengthen teaching effectiveness.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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CITL's Master Course in Online Teaching (MCOT) is a deep dive into online teaching strategies that extends what was presented during previous teaching academies. Prior participation in an instructional development series is not required but professional experience with university level instruction is strongly encouraged.
Friday, October 23, 2026
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Sometimes the world arrives in the classroom before we do, and it can shape how students engage, participate, and make sense of their learning. This workshop invites faculty to explore how current events influence classroom dynamics.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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CITL's Master Course in Online Teaching (MCOT) is a deep dive into online teaching strategies that extends what was presented during previous teaching academies. Prior participation in an instructional development series is not required but professional experience with university level instruction is strongly encouraged.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Annual Faculty Retreat: Collaborative Session 2: Teaching Responsible Choices in an AI-Enabled World
This workshop explores how we can help students make thoughtful and responsible choices about its use. Together, we will consider questions of ethics, transparency, authorship, sustainability, and the role of human judgment in an increasingly AI-enabled world.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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CITL's Master Course in Online Teaching (MCOT) is a deep dive into online teaching strategies that extends what was presented during previous teaching academies. Prior participation in an instructional development series is not required but professional experience with university level instruction is strongly encouraged.
Friday, November 6, 2026
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Özüm Arzık Erzurumlu leads a conversation on integrating coaching skills into everyday teaching practice, drawing on her work as an ICF-certified professional coach and her research on coaching frameworks in interpreter education. A set of practical tools are introduced for participants to apply to different teaching contexts.
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Addresses ambiguity in group work and equips faculty with strategies for clarifying expectations, structuring collaboration, and offering flexible participation options.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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CITL's Master Course in Online Teaching (MCOT) is a deep dive into online teaching strategies that extends what was presented during previous teaching academies. Prior participation in an instructional development series is not required but professional experience with university level instruction is strongly encouraged.
Friday, December 4, 2026
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In this case study, we will share how we have refined our model for bringing students from multiple disciplines together, breaking down silos between courses, and creating a productive give-and-take throughout the design process. We will discuss what students gain from working across disciplines and explain how we collaborate as faculty while maintaining distinct courses.
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
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This workshop explores how faculty can help students evaluate evidence, navigate uncertainty, recognize misinformation, and develop the habits of inquiry and judgment needed to thrive in a rapidly changing information landscape.
Friday, March 5, 2027
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As the year comes to a close, this retreat provides an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate what we have learned together. Faculty will share ideas, experiences, and practices that emerged throughout the series, while exploring how new partnerships, insights, and conversations can continue to shape teaching and learning across campus in the years ahead.
