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The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) serves to support the success of all faculty and staff contributing directly to the academic mission of USI. CETL provides holistic faculty and educational development by supporting each individual's meaningful impact on student learning and success, teaching excellence, scholarly contributions, service to the USI community, and inclusive leadership.
Overview of CETL programs and services.
News and Updates
Calendar of Events | CETL Weekly Newsletters
Celebration of Teaching and Learning Symposium
- The slides from the "Our Classes as Places of Belonging" workshop and " Centering Belonging and Growth in Conversations of AI Use" discussion presented by Dr. Katie Boucher (University of Indianapolis) on March 13, 2024, are available in CETL's Resources folder.
- The 8th Celebration of Teaching and Learning Symposium at USI welcomed ~85 participants from 8 institutions on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. You're invited to view the abstracts and presentation materials.
- Open Class Visits: Colleagues have volunteered to open their classes so that you can observe their teaching for your self-reflection. View the schedule for February 13, 15, 19-23.
- Syllabus Template: Please review the revisions, which add Safety Procedures and AI tools guidance and revise weblinks and contact information (December 2023).
- AI Tools and Teaching Guidance is available (April 2023).
- New Faculty Orientation: The 2023 New Faculty Orientation will be held on August 10 and 11.
- Faculty Planning Calendar: Important dates related to teaching, students, and faculty activities for 2023-24 (Excel file)
- Tips for Planning the First Day of Class
- Would you like to gather mid-semester feedback from your students? Request a FACT visit.
- Looking for information on the reappointment, promotion, and tenure portfolio? Visit the Provost's Office Personnel Decisions webpage (updated June 2023). Slides from CETL's June 2023 informational webinar.
- The 2022 Scholarly and Creative Works report is available (April 2023).
Upcoming Events
See the Calendar for the additional events.